About SSGT's Founder

Johnny Lee Smith FORMAL EDUCATION: 1990-1991 -University of North Alabama 1989-1990 -Wallace State College 1987-1988 -University of North Alabama LAW ENFORCEMENT RELATED: 2003-present -Certified Specialized Instructor by the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission

MARTIAL ARTS EDUCATION:

1993-present
-Brazilian Jiu-jitsu 2nd Degree Black Belt from Carlos Machado

-Johnny Lee Smith was the first person in the State of Alabama to achieve Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

-Johnny Lee Smith was the first person in the State of Alabama to achieve 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

-He is currently one of only three Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belts in the state. 

-He is the only person in the state that has trained extensively with Rickson Gracie.

1987-2004
-Kobayashi Shorin Ryu 4th Degree Black Belt

1979-1993
-Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan 3rd Degree Black Belt

LAW ENFORCEMENT RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

2007
-SSGT became the first and only defensive tactics program ever offered at Action Target’s Law Enforcement Training Camp (LETC) held in Provo, UT.

2005-present
-Founded the “Equalizer” Women's Self Defense & System Of Personal Safety Programs.
 
-I have certified law enforcement officers as instructors in the Equalizer Women's Self-defense Program in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Click here for a complete list of instructors certified. 

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

1996
-Appeared on the “Crook and Chase” TV Show to discuss marial arts for children and demonstrate self-defense techniques.

1996
-Worked on “Batman & Robin” Warner Brothers Productions as assistant to Fight Choreographer Pat Johnson.

1995-1996
-Starred in “WMAC MASTERS” 4 KIDS Productions where I also choreographed fight scenes.

1993
-Appeared as a bouncer in “X’s and O’s “ CBS Productions.

1992
-Appeared in “Body Snatchers” Warner Brothers Productions where I also choreographed military fight scenes.

1991
-Founder and President of Triad Martial Arts, Inc.

MARTIAL ARTS AWARDS:

1994
-Winner of the “Battle of Atlanta”, the “Bluegrass Nationals”, and the “Texas Challenge” National Martial Arts Tournaments.

-Member of “United Professionals” National Martial Arts Team.

1990-1994
-Alabama State Karate Champion

1985
-Winner of the “Battle of Atlanta” and the “Bluegrass Nationals”, National Martial Arts Tournaments.

1983-1987
-Alabama State Karate Champion