Professor          Adam "smash" smith

Adam Smith is a lifelong Martial Arts competitor and teacher. Having won many traditional Martial Arts tournaments, and moving to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Mixed Martial Arts, Adam “Smash” Smith has earned a strong reputation as a high-level competitor in his athletic endeavors, and an expert level Teacher. Having competed in 22 Professional Fights across the country and many high-level Jiu Jitsu competitions, his experience is known by many.  Adam holds a Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate (Ed Parkers system), and a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (under the Encyclopedia of Jiu Jitsu, Master Marcelo Alonso Novaes). Now, Adam has 3 of his own Martial Arts Academies (SMASH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) and looks to continue to build a strong team that changes the lives of many. With over 300 current students, and thousands of former students, Professor Adam “Smash” Smith is known for his ability to teach anyone starting as young as 3 years old. Adam has taught special needs students for over 15 years and has a well-known expertise in working with a variety people with different disabilities. At 18 years old Adam moved into a fire station where he became a certified Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (a certification he has held for 12+ years) while gaining firsthand experience saving lives and property in the Spokane area. After growing up as a poor and underprivileged athlete himself, Adam started a non-profit (Give Back Tournaments) and hosts Jiu Jitsu tournaments to raise funds that pay for athletic endeavors for underprivileged student athletes. Adam has double hip replacements that were done this year, 3 months apart, but is back training and working to win world titles. Personally, and professionally, Adam “SMASH” Smith has lots of experience and stories in many areas and is not stopping any time soon!