Joseph “Seph” Smith
Seph Smith
Head Instructor of the Basics Program, Seph Smith has been training in the martial arts since February 2001 and he holds both a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a 2nd degree black belt in Combat Sombo.
Seph Smith Wins Grapplers Quest
An accomplished competitor at the regional and international level with considerable tournament experience in Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling, Seph has also competed successfully in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) where he held a regional title belt in the WKA organization. Seph is a 2011 IBJJF Pan American Silver Medalist (brown belt Masters division) and a NAGA Superfight Champion in addition to many, many titles at the Advanced No-Gi level in regional tournaments.
More than just a competitor, though, Seph brings with him to the Fifty/50 Jiu-Jitsu Academy extensive experience and knowledge of coaching, personal training, and curriculum design. Seph specializes in fostering a friendly environment based on positive reinforcement and fostering a strong work ethic that is welcoming to people of all athletic backgrounds. He is a passionate instructor who prides himself on being able to help his students build confidence in themselves and their skills as they reach their fitness and martial arts goals, whatever they may be.
Some of Seph’s Accomplishments:
- 2011 IBJJF Pan American Championship Silver Medalist
- 2011 UFC Fan Expo Toronto Brown Belt Absolute Champion
- 2009 NAGA Superfight Champion
- 2009 The Good Fight: “Dogfight In Dover” Pro Lightweight Champion
- Won and Held WKA East Coast Regional Mixed Martial Arts Title Belt
- Multiple time Beltsville Judo Champion
- Referee For Multiple High-Profile Grappling Tournaments
