Jeff Smith (martial arts)
Jeff Smith | |
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Born |
Jeffrey Smith United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
Division | Light Heavyweight |
Style | Kickboxing |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 36 |
Wins | 33 |
By knockout | 15 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 0 |
Jeff Smith is an American martial arts instructor, best known as the former seven-time PKA World Light Heavy Weight Karate Champion. One of his title defense matches was on the undercard for the Ali vs. Frazier "Thrilla in Manila."[2][3][4][4][5][6]
He currently operates a martial arts school in Virginia where he teaches Tae Kwon Do, in which he holds a 10th degree black belt.
On April 6, 2007, Smith was inducted into the Taekwondo Hall of Fame.
He is the current COO and Director of Instruction for Mile High Karate, a nationally recognized martial arts franchise.
References
- ↑ "Black Belt June 1992". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ↑ "Black Belt December 1972". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- ↑ "Black Belt October 1975". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- 1 2 "Black Belt March 1985". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- ↑ "Black Belt July 1987". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
- ↑ "Black Belt August 1991". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2015.
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