Professor Dana S. Smith

About Professor Dana S. Smith

With over 40 years of martial arts and over 30 years of law enforcement experience, Chief Instructor Dana S. Smith holds multiple advanced black belts across disciplines such as Shotokan, Kenpo, Eclectic Karate and Analytical Combat. A seasoned martial artist and respected leader, Dana has trained under world-renowned instructors which led through experience to the development of both Hybrid-Budo and Hybrid-Karate Do. Alongside a distinguished career in law enforcement, including undercover operations and school safety roles, Dana is dedicated to teaching discipline, self-defense, and personal growth to students of all levels.

Martial Arts Expertise

  • Martial Arts Expertise: Red/Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do/Karate from Billy Blanks Karate Academy under Sabu Nim Billy Blanks.

  • Third Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate, trained by Shihan Steve Schatvet at the Learning Center for Martial Arts.

  • Third Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, personal student of Shihan Steve Schatvet, a direct student of Professor Nicholas Cerio.

  • Third Degree Black Belt in Analytical Combat, trained by Thomas Sotis.

  • Third Degree Black Belt A.U.A (Academy of Universal Arts)

  • Practitioner of American Kickboxing under Sensei Ken Wagner.

  • Skilled in Isshin Ryu Karate & Chin Na/Ju Jutsu, under Shihan Robert McKittrick.

  • Tenth Degree Black Belt in Eclectic Karate, direct and highest ranked student under Founder Paul Curtin.

  • Practitioner of Cabales Serrada and Gulao Pin Sun Wing Chun , trained by Sensei Joseph Nevaras.

  • Head of Dojo (Professor) for Hybrid-Budo and Hybrid-Karate Do. Have provided training in defensive and specialized tactics to members of the military as well as state, local and federal law enforcement

Law Enforcement Experience

  • Over 30 years of experience in diffrent agencies and varying roles, including undercover operations across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Certified DARE Officer

  • Certified ALICE Instructor

  • Certified School Resource Officer (SRO).

  • Associate of Science in Criminal Justice.

Security and Protection Services

  • Extensive private security experience

  • Nightclub security at the Mill Hill Club (Yarmouth, MA) Doorman/Head Bouncer/Bartender.

  • Handlebar Harry's nightclub (Plymouth, MA). Doorman and Head Bouncer

  • Loss Prevention Specialist at Marshall's Department Store.

  • Co-Owner United Security Services

  • Bodyguard - American Protective Services in Boston, MA. Protecting Boston Whaler CEOs and their families

  • Personal Security/Bodygaurd for bands, VIPs and CEOs.

  • Provided security for events such as the Mashpee Wampanoag Pow Wow and the Boston Marathon.

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