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ABOUT US

Here at Jeff Smith's Mile High Karate, we take it upon ourselves to create a friendly and supportive learning environment for you and your family. We pride ourselves in teaching values such as respect and responsibility all while enjoying the martial arts.

WHO WE ARE

Founded by World Champion Jeff Smith in 1981, Jeff Smith's Mile High Karate is now a division of JAB Martial Arts and has provided martial arts training and character development training for almost 40 years. Our goal is to bring out the best in our students and prepare them to succeed in life.

Our Team

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Josh Allen

Owner

4th Degree Black Belt

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Dean Conway

Head Instructor

4th Degree Black Belt

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Nada Conway

Chief Instructor

4th Degree Black Belt

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Aidan Comi
Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt

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Lina Alkarmi
Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt

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John Chung

Instructor

9th Degree Black Belt

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Ray Jagtiani

Instructor

4th Degree Black Belt

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Gregory Monaghan

Instructor

3rd Degree Black Belt

WORLD CHAMPION JEFF SMITH

Grand Master Jeff Smith is a multi-talented Martial Arts Master, World Kickboxing Champion, innovator, teacher, coach, mentor, and leader. Grand Master Jeff Smith has influenced millions of of martial artists around the world, both directly and indirectly.

Voted by his top ten peers as the Number One Point Fighter in the nation in 1974 by Professional Karate Magazine, Master Smith went on to immediately win the very first PKA World Light Heavyweight Kickboxing Championship title on ABC's Wide World of entertainment.

On June 17th, 2016, Jeff Smith was awarded the rank of Grand Master along with his 10th degree black belt by Grand Masters Glenn Keeney and Allen Steen with the additional signatures of Pat Johnson and J Pat Burleson.

Seven Time World Champion

Grand Master Smith is recognized worldwide as the seven time PKA world light heavyweight champion.

United States Karate Coach

From 1981-1991, Jeff Smith was the coach of the WAKO World Champion United States Karate Team winning consecutive world titles in all those ten years.

GRAND MASTER JHOON RHEE

Well known as a pioneer of taekwondo, Grand Master Jhoon Rhee trained Grand Master Smith to victory. Grand Master Rhee is recognized as "the father of American taekwondo" after introducing the martial arts to the United States in the 1950's. 

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