Guro Darrell M. Smith
Guro Darrell M. Smith is the owner and head instructor of The Mass Academy of Martial Arts - KSK Boston, located in East Bridgewater, MA. approx. 45 min. outside of Boston proper. He began his Martial Arts Training when he was 17 years old. He started with Tae Kwon Do for a very short period of time, but felt that was not the right art for him. He then attended a multi style Martial Art that incorporated Aikido, Tang Soo Do and Baqua, where he received his fifth section rank. From there he fell in love with the art of Aikido (Thanks to movies with Steven Segal) where he attended classes in Cambridge, MA under Sensei Kanai. Having begun a new career it was difficult to maintain his attendance there so he moved to a closer Dojo that taught the Art of Kenpo. His new love for Kenpo brought him to the Ed Parker System of American Kenpo where he stayed and received his 4th Degree Black Belt.
With an extensive background in Ed Parker's American Kenpo (4th degree black belt), Darrell was looking to expand his knowledge. In 2013, he attended an FMA/JKD
seminar taught by Guro T. Kent Nelson. That same year, he traveled to Michigan to attend Nelson's 2013 Weapons Camp, and knew immediately that he wanted to be part of the family. Guro Darrell has made annual pilgrimages back to KSK headquarters ever since.
Darrell hosted Guro Kent for a seminar in 2014, and the two became fast friends. He began training through KSK's original online learning center and through DVDs. With time, he grew into hosting Guro Kent three times a year. One seminar focusing on FMA, one on JKD, and one on BJJ. In addition, every time he hosts a seminar or travels to attend a training camp in Michigan, Darrell always reserves two days for his own personal private training with Guro Kent.
In 2017, Darrell was awarded the title of "Guro" in Armas-Kali / Filipino Martial Arts. He also holds the title of Joshu level-2 (Associate Instructor) in Jeet Kune Do Concepts, and in 2022 became the first affiliate to earn a Blue Belt in KSK's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu curriculum (endorsed by Professor Chet Schemahorn, 4th degree Black Belt, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.)
Guro Darrell M. Smith is an extremely dedicated martial artist and sets the example for all others walking the path to become a KSK affiliate instructor.
