Attention kickboxing fans:
I am sure by now that the word is out and everyone is realizing that the state of Virginia is becoming the mecca of kickboxing on the East Coast. Thanks to the efforts of two rising star promoters, Craig Smith and Clark Walters, the sport will continue to gain the attention and visibility of a growing spectator base and major media focus.
In support,
Joe Lewis

Founder and Owner of Craig Smith Karate and Kickboxing

Graduated from High School in 1981 at Highland Springs High School in Va.
Started Martial Arts in 1980 with Sam Justice in Richmond Va. Karate American Style
Signed up for the Marine Corps in 1981, went to Boot Camp in fall of 1981.
Went in the the Marine Corps Reserve, but spent some time Active Duty with special assignments.

WE TEACH
American Kickboxing Full Contact Rules style.
Karate American Style.
Certified Kickboxing under the Joe Lewis Fighting System.
Karate American Style certified by Sam Justice.

Craig Smith holds Blackbelts under David Dise 1st and 2nd Degrees,and 5 Degrees under Joe Lewis. 3rd Degree Brown belt under Sam Justice.

Kickboxing: Craig Smith Kickboxing (Team Smith/CSK) is one of only seven Joe Lewis certified Kickboxing training centers in the Country. Joe Lewis is considered the "Greatest Kickboxer of all time" by most Kickboxers. Our programs specialize in Kickboxing for juniors age six through thirteen years of age. Adult programs for women and men starting at age fourteen. We offer afternoon classes and evening classes as well. This program can prepare a fighter for a match or just condition a person through our strength and cardiovascular workouts. This is a true Kickboxing facility, fully loaded with ring, heavy bags, weights, and conditioning equipment.

Karate: Craig Smith Karate specializes in self defense and technical skill for juniors and adults. PeeWee classes starting at age three through five. Junior programs age six through thirteen. Adult fourteen and up male and female. Come by now and try a free class today! Start your approach to a healthy body with one of our strength, conditioning and technical classes.

Titles and Promotions:
1982 Trained with the Marine Corps Karate Team
1982 AAU Va. State Karate Fighting Champion
1982 Finished 12th in Chicago Ill. at the AAU Nat'l Karate Championships in Fighting
1982 Richmond Open Karate Fighting Champion
1982 AAU Regional Karate Fighting Champion
1982 Ranked #1 in Fighting by Karate Review
1983 Colonial Heights Open Karate Fighting Champion
1983 AAU Regional Karate Fighting Champion
1983 AAU Nat'l Karate Fighting Champion Cleveland OH
1983 Ranked #1 in Fighting by Karate Review
1984 AAU Va. State Karate State Champion
1984 AAU Regional Karate Fighting Champion
1984 Ranked #1 in Fighting by Karate Review
1985 AAU Nat'l Karate Fighting Champion New Orleans
1987 Va. State Fighting Team Member
1989 Promoted to 1st Dan by David Dise a Kickboxing Champion training under Rodney Batiste
1989 Fought on card with Bone Crusher Smith in a exhibition fight
1989 Started Training with Joe Lewis (Worlds Greatest Kickboxer). The Legendary Joe Lewis
1990 Va. Karate Team Fighter (Helped Team Win Championship in Continuous Fighting)
1990 Va. State Karate Team Won another Championship
1994 Started my own Karate/Kickboxing School in Va. Beach
1994 Kickboxing Exhibition fight Norfolk Va.
1995 Promoted to 2nd Dan Blackbelt by Joe Lewis and David Dise
1996 Opened another Karate/Kickboxing School in Va. Beach
1996 Chesapeake Open Karate Champion in Fighting
1996 Made Va. State Karate Fighting Team again
1996 Hampton Va. Karate Fighting Champion
1996 Kickboxing Exhibition Norfolk Va.
1997 Portsmouth Va. Team Fighting Karate Champion
1997 Asked to Play a bad guy on a HBO Movie Special
1997 Made Va. State Karate Fighting Team again
1997 Team Member of the Professional Fighting Team (Te Playmakers)
1997 Pro Karate Fighting Team Champion
1997 U.S. Capitol Classics Team Fighting Runner-Up
1997 Petersburg Team Fighting Runner-Up
1998 Made Captain Of Playmakers Team
1998 Hampton Va. Team Fighting Champion
1998 promoted to 3rd Dan Blackbelt by Joe Lewis
1998 Chesapeake Open Karate Fighting Champion
1998 U.S. Capital Classics Team Runner Up Champions
1999 Promoted first Karate and Kickboxing event in Va. Beach Va.
2000 Promoted second Karate Kickboxing Venue in Va. Beach Va.
2000 Pound For Pound Fight Trainer of the Year (1st recipiant awarded to best Coach/Trainer in the Country) Given to me by Joe Lewis Himself
2000 Voted Best Martial Artist of the Year by IFA Kickboxing Sanctioning Body
2000 Won the man of the Year award given to me by local karate schools
2001 Won Kickboxing match in Chesapeake Va. FCR
2001 Full Contact Champion Chesapeake Va. FCR
2001 Promoted to 4th Dan by Joe Lewis
2001 Promoted IFA State Kickboxing Championships
2002 opened New Location for Kickboxing gym in Va. Beach
2003 Became IKF promoter foe the State of Va.
2003 Promoted my first IKF Kickboxing venue
2004 promoted another IKF kickboxing Event
2004 Promoted IKF EastCoast Classic Kickboxing event
2004 Again named Pound for Pound Fight Trainer of the year by Joe Lewis
2004 Became Mid-Atlantic Regional IKF Promoter.
2004 Won Top Promoter Award for largest Regional IKF Kickboxing event in the Country.
2005 Again Won Top Promoter for the Largest Kickboxing event in the Country by the IKF.
2005 Promoted the Joe Lewis Kickboxing Classic held in Va. Beach Va.
2006 Promoted to 5th Dan by Joe Lewis.
2006 Became the First Kickboxer to fight a Robot which was aired on the Discovery Channel.
2006 Became the WAKO Promoter for the Nat'l Kickboxing Championships.
2006 Put on the Second Largest Nat'l Kickboxing Event ever held in the Country in Va. Beach Va. In attendance was the Greatest Martial Artist of all time (Joe Lewis,Bill Wallace,Jeff Smith,Joe Corley,Mike Anderson,Frank Babcock,Mike Allen,Clark Walters,Ronnie Copeland,Mark Graden,John Graden,Jim Graden,Eric Marshal,Ray Thompson).
2007 Promoted the 6th Annual EastCoast Classic Kickboxing event.