Robert W. Smith (writer)

Robert W. Smith (writer)


Robert W. Smith (December 27, 1926 - July 1, 2011) was an American martial artist and writer most noted for his prodigious output of books and articles about the Asian martial arts and their masters. Smith's writing was an important factor in the spread of Asian martial arts such as judo, karate, and taijiquan into the postwar United States.

Read more about Robert W. Smith (writer):  Early Life, Taiwan, America, Smith's Writings, See Also

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