Ray Smith’s Taekwondo

"I have really enjoyed the opportunity to learn from the best at Ray Smith TKD over the past year with my six-year-old son. The atmosphere in the Dojang is that of a community where students learn from each other as well as the instructors. Classes are multi-age and skill based which allows my son and I to learn together. I have thoroughly enjoyed this experience with him. My son looks forward to classes and I'm amazed by the improvement I have seen in him over the past year. Grandmaster Ray Smith and Master Donna Smith have tremendous experience, skill and passion for Tae Kwon Do, they use it to develop the next generation of athletes and leaders. With decades of experience they have established an culture of mentorship where senior students will help teach the newer members. This facilitates younger students having older student role models to look up to as well as develops the leadership skills of experienced adolescent students. The lessons learned go beyond martial arts. I'm grateful to have found this organization and recommend it to others who are interested in learning Tae Kwon Do."

"I have known Grand Master Smith and Master Donna Smith for over 20yrs. You couldn't find finer role models, or martial arts instructors. When I first opened my school Grand Master Smith went out of his way to help me get started. It was not something he had to do but rather, it was something he did simply because of his character. That meant a lot to me and I have never forgotten it. My students have competed against Grand Master Smith's students for years and one thing I can tell you is that they are always well disciplined and well trained. It is obvious that they are first rate Master Instructors. I would not hesitate to put myself as well as my family in their capable hands. Master Roberson Palmetto Martial Arts School Easley SC"

"I have 15+ years training with Master Smith and fellow classmates all the way back to when he was running class through the YMCA. I don't know of anyone more dedicated to not only the sport, but also to the well being of ALL of his students. He makes the entire class feel at ease when training in a very physically demanding way in preparations for tournaments. He has and always will be a father figure to me and I feel extremely fortunate to have crossed paths with him some many years ago. Master Smith is a part of my family just as much as I am a part of his. I had the pleasure of competing in many local, state, national, and international TKD competitions and doing quite well during my competing days. I have Master Smith to thank for all of my success. My twin brother was quite successful too and I know he'd say the same thing. You don't go to Ray Smith TKD to just get better at tae kwon do. You go to Ray Smith TKD to grow in mind, body, & spirit through learning the martial arts while becoming part of the big family of all of the participants of the club. To make a long story short, Ray Smith TKD is probably one of the biggest influences on who I am as a person, high school teacher, husband, brother, son, and friend. THIS IS THE PLACE if looking for a great experience in TKD in the lowcountry hands down! kam-sa-ham-ni-da! (너무) 감사합니다! (Thank You Very Much....in Korean) to Master Smith and his family for the more than 30 years of awesomeness they have brought to SC tae kwon do!"

"Finding Ray Smith's Tae Kwon Do was a gift to my family and to any family that walks through their door. Grand Master Smith and Master Smith are very dedicated to the sport and to their students. They characterize the true meaning of professional, dedicated, caring people. At the end of every class they along with their students recite the principles of Tae Kwon Do and I believe that they live and demonstrate those very principles. My grandson has been attending there for over a year and that have helped in teaching values, sportsmanship, self-control, focus, etc. These are lifelong learnings. Yes, I haven't focused on the sport of Tae Kwon Do...but just reading the credentials of these instructors you will know that they are well qualified and more than willing to impart their knowledge and skills to their students. They are excellent teachers and one doesn't have to go much further than look at the accomplishments of both of them and their many students."

"My son has been a student at Ray Smith's Tae Kwon Do for over a year. We were looking for a school that would help him to focus and to learn strong values. We have been extremely pleased with this school. My son has ADHD and is unmedicated and learning to focus and have self-discipline has been vital to his learning and developing. Grand Master Smith and Master Smith are both extremely professional and caring. They give strong, tough love when needed and plenty of compassion too."