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Where the anointing of our gifts is our weapon against the enemy!
Hos 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge
Tim 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God
Shihan Gary Smith
Koreja Do Christian Martial Arts Association Eastern Governor
Founder of the Budoshin Taekwon System
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I decided to try a Taekwondo class in 1978. I trained for about 3 years and was rewarded with promotion to 1st Dan. In 1984 I joined the United States Army. In 1997 I started attending classes in Dykemjuka under Vince Dy. The Army pulled me away for school and a 1-year tour in Korea (my second), and upon my return I discovered that Vince had moved. I needed a good instructor so I went to Tony Chester at Anthony’s Martial Arts. While studying under Shihan Chester, I had the opportunity to meet and train with a number of truly outstanding martial artists. Included in this group were Professor Steve Patton and Shihan Craig Hamm. Shihan Chester, Professor Patton and Shihan Hamm were the keys to opening my eyes to the true Christian Martial way. They also brought me back to my Christian roots. Shihan Chester and Professor Patton promoted me to 3rd Dan in Budoshin Kai and Budoshin Kenpo Jitsu after a long period of intense scrutiny. Shihan Chester later bestowed the honor of 4th Dan on me and Shihan Hamm promoted me to 4th Dan in Budoshin White Tiger Hapkido. I was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame and during the associated Training Camp, I had the opportunity to meet Shihan Hank Williams and enjoy training in Hard Hand Hapkido and Chung Do Kwan Taekwondo. Under Shihan Williams, I hold 7th Dan in Hapkido and 5th Dan in Chung Do Kwan Taekwondo.
God led us to start an outreach at “The Bridge” Chapel on Fort Campbell, KY. After I retired from the Army, God allowed us to start an Outreach at the Central Christian Church in Springfield, VA in February 2004. We continued until July 2005, when He led us to Huntsville, AL where we started another Outreach program.
Simple stated, my primary mission in life is two-fold; my relationship with Jesus Christ and bring others to a relationship with Him.