Graceworld Karate Arts | West Monroe, LA - Premier Martial Arts School


Both owner and operators, Brian and Rachel Smith have operated Graceworld Karate Arts since 2002 in the Northeast Louisiana area. Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, they have attained mastery levels in martial arts weaponry, forms and sparring and now enjoy sharing their skills with their students, as well as helping children attain their fullest potential in life.

	Sensei Brian Smith (Chief Instructor) Sensei Brian began his martial arts career when he was a teen. He later restarted training in 1991. He has attended numerous weapons seminars from world class champions throughout the years and brings a unique style to the art of weaponry. He currently performs black light demonstrations for schools, local events and charitable organizations. In 2004, he was awarded Shotokan instructor of the year by the U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He currently holds certifications in the following martial arts styles: - 1st Dan Black Belt - April, 1994 (Shotokan) - 2nd Dan Black Belt - May, 1996 (American Budo) - 3rd Dan Black Belt - May, 2000 (American Shotokan)

	Sensei Rachel Smith (Assistant Instructor, Program Director) Sensei Rachel started training in 1991, and earned her First Dan Black Belt in November, 1994. She was awarded the Southern League of Martial Arts Competitor of the Year 1991 and 1992 in the Women's Under Black Belt division. She earned her Second Dan Black Belt in 2002. Today she directs the programs provided at the center. She is currently attending undergraduate studies majoring in Behavioral Psychology. She plans to graduate in Fall 2011. Her plans are to continue her studies in Psychometrics and in Clinical Psychology.