Ray Smiths Tae Kwon DO

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We are South Carolina's most award winning State, National and International Tae Kwon Do program based in Summerville South Carolina. We have a gift for helping others see a world with possibilities. We impart wisdom, comfort and care. We point out the path we are here to take you there.
Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics.
We are known for competition but competition is not mandatory. You can stop by and watch a class anytime and we offer a Free Week so you can you try it. We don't require contracts so you only pay for the month's you attend. We offer World Tae Kwon Do Federation "Kukkiwon" black belt certification.
Our instructor is Grand Master Ray Smith, he was an elite champion competitor, he is an elite champion coach, he was the 1998 U.S.T.U. National Instructor of the Year , 2005 U.S. Cup International Coach of the Year, 2007 South Carolina State Instructor of the Year, 2007 USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee , 2008 USA Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts Commissioner and 2008 USA Tae Kwon Do National Club of the Year.

William "Donovan" Rider 2010 U.S. National Champion - 2010 USA Tae Kwon Do Male Athlete of the Year

Donovan Rider won the Collegiate National Championships and will be on U.S. Team at the World University Games in Spain this summer and the Collegiate Pan Am Games this fall.

Student Bio Links:
Angie & Billy Mills Chris & David Ellis John Villeneuve George Unsinger Alex & Lucas Lazik

Email: Grand Master Smith
Grand Master Smith was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2007