Mr. Smaby has been in the Martial Arts for over 47 years.  He has been formally trained exclusively by Japanese Instructors and is one of the most senior students of world renowned Hitetaka Nishiyama, 9th Dan, JKA International.

Certified International Instructor and Judge for the AAKF, ITKF, and JKA-US; and National Examiner for the US, AAKF, ITKF, and JKA-US.  He is also trained and qualified to instruct Kyusho-Jitsu/Daito Ryu Jujitsu.

Received his first formalized training from Sensei Sugiyama in Chicago.  Instruction also included two years with Master Enoeda in England while in the Air Force.  In 1975 Mr. Smaby began his constant training with Master Nishyama.

Also received instruction from the following high ranking masters.  Senseis Nakayama, Kanazawa, Shirai, Yamguchi, Kase, Ueki, Oishi, Kawazowe, Iida, Okazaki, Mikami, Obata, Tanaka, Yaguchi, Kato, Asano, Katsumata, Iwakabe, as well as Master Mabuni for Shitoryu style, and Master Seiu Oyata from RyuKyu Kempo Okinawan Karate.  Mr. Smaby is also trained in Judo, Bojitsu, Kendo, Iiado, and Aikido.

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Mr. Smaby is the full time Training Supervisor for the Linn County Sheriff's Department. He has been with the Sheriff's Department since 1984 and an Instructor for the Cedar Rapids Police Academy since 1978.

INSTRUCTOR OF: Defensive tactics, Violence Intervention/Use of Force, Linn County Immediate Response Unit, Iowa Law Enforcement Academy,  Defensive Tactics and Fitness

CERTIFIED: ILEA Firearms Instructor, ILEA Chemical Munitions Instructor, F.B.I. Law Enforcement Fitness Instructor, ILEA Defensive Tactics, ILEA Fitness Instructor

QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR OF: Straight Baton P.P.C.T. Systems, Edged Weapon Defense P.P.C.T Systems, Side Handle Baton P.P.C.T. Systems, Active Counter Measures Systems, Armaments Systems/Procedures, Inst. ASP Crowd Control - by  Monadnock Corp, Kansas City. Police Academy Weapon  Retention Systems Defensive Tactics Instructor certified by Justice Training Association, Pressure Point Control Tactics Management Systems

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA: Masters Degree:Body Mechanics/Physical Education
MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY: Bachelor of Science Degree:Physical Education/Business Administration
NATIONAL CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUTE, INC.

MEMBER OF: American Society of Law Enforcement Training (ASLET) and Iowa State Sheriff's and Deputies Association