Master Smith has been training and teaching KungFu and Tai Chi since 1991. She began studying the martial arts under the direction of Master Anthony Goh and continued her training with Master Tom Brocht. She has received outstanding recognition in international and national competition. Master Smith received the “Female Pioneer Award” in 2000 and has been noted in Action Magazine. In 2008, the United States Head of Family Martial Arts Association recognized Master Smith with the “Sifu Warrior of Honor” award as a “black belt level martial artist who has significantly inspired and enriched the lives of others, through the outstanding dedication and contributions to the martial arts and community.”
She has judged nationally and internationally and has been a key staff member in many of these tournaments. Recognition was given to her and to the students she coached when she took her choreographed group of competitors to first place in international competition. She is respected by the martial arts community and her students. Master Smith’s specialty is straight sword, fan and Tai Chi.

Article submitted to ACTION MAGAZINE July 2005