Grandmaster Jeff Smith in the Media

Grandmaster Jeff Smith — “The DC Bomber,” 10th Degree Black Belt — is a martial arts legend whose career spans world-championship kickboxing, the early Professional Karate Association (PKA) era, Washington DC martial arts history, the Jhoon Rhee Institute, school ownership, and modern consulting for school owners through Martial Arts Wealth Mastery and Mile High Karate.

Smith began training at age 14 in Kingsville, Texas and earned his first-degree black belt under Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee in 1969. In September 1974 he won the very first PKA World Light-Heavyweight Kickboxing Championship — later broadcast on ABC’s Wide World of Entertainment — and went on to defend his world title seven times, retiring with a full-contact record of 21–1. He was the first recipient of the Bruce Lee Award, served as Senior VP of the Jhoon Rhee Institute (1970–1985), and coached the WAKO World Champion U.S. Team for a decade.

Biography & Official Profiles

• MasterJeffSmith.com — official site (World Champion, 10th Degree Black Belt).
• Grand Master Jeff Smith Biography — Martial Arts Wealth Mastery.
• About Us — Jeff Smith Karate.
• Jeff Smith (martial arts) — Wikipedia.
• Jeff Smith — Official Who’s Who Directory.

Features & Interviews

• The Champion Who Conquered the Ring and the School Business — MAIA Hub feature.
• An Interview With Grand Master Jeff Smith — Go2 Karate Magazine (conducted by Dr. Greg Moody).
• Grand Master Jeff Smith Recognition Page — Go2 Karate.
• Grandmasters Jeff Smith & Mark Glazier — Ripple Effect Martial Arts.
• Biography of Grand Master Jeff Smith — video.

Kickboxing & PKA History

• Jeff Smith named President of Sports Operations for PKA Worldwide.
• New Life for PKA Worldwide (Part 1) — Martial Arts World News.
• World PKA Champion Jeff Smith — Bando Legends.

Some archived references list historical ranks or titles; current designation is Grandmaster, 10th Degree Black Belt (promoted 2016).