Awards And Recognitions

Sports Karate Museum History Book

The Sports Karate Museum History Book was created by Professor Gary Lee & Grandmaster Jessie Bowen to protect the history of karate one warrior at a time. Grandmaster Clarence “Daddy-O” Smith is honored to be featured on page 194 of this important book of karate history

AMAA Martial Arts Extraordinaire Award

The AMAA Martial Arts Extraordinaire Award is bestowed upon those that have dedicated their lives to martial arts for over 50 years.

Martial Arts Extraordinaire Award

Martial Arts Extraordinaire Biography Book

Martial Arts Extraordinaire Biography Book

The Martial Arts Extraordinaire Biography Book was created by Grandmaster Jessie Bowen and celebrates those that have dedicated their lives to martial arts for over 50 years. Grandmaster Clarence “Daddy-O” Smith is honored to be recognized on page 168 of this important book

The World’s Greatest Martial Artists Vol. 2

This book series was put together by Grandmaster Ted Gambordella and honors the World’s Greatest Martial Artists. Grandmaster Clarence “Daddy-O” Smith is humbled by his inclusion in this volume. To be considered one of the best in the world by his peers is a tremendous honor.

The World's Greatest Volume 2

Who's Who In The Martial Arts

Who’s Who In The Martial Arts

This Who’s Who book was put together by Grandmaster Jessie Bowen and recognizes individuals that have perfected their form of martial arts. It highlights each individual’s achievements and qualifications for consideration of this prestigious honor. Grandmaster Clarence “Daddy-O” Smith is proud to be featured in this Legends Edition of the Who’s Who In The Martial Arts. 

Hall of Fame Living Legend Award

The United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame honored Grandmaster Clarence “Daddy-O” Smith with the Living Legend award. This award honors those that have achieved the highest honors in martial arts. The award was authorized by Professor John L. Terry (President) and Professor Marty Cale (Founder) on July 21, 2018.

Karate Award

The World's Greatest Volume 20

The World’s Greatest Martial Artists Vol. 20

The World’s Greatest is another book series put together by Grandmaster Ted Gambordella. It honors a collection of the greatest martial artists in the world. Grandmaster Clarence “Daddy-O” Smith is again humbled by his inclusion in this volume.

Hall of Fame Induction

Grandmaster Clarence “Daddy-O” Smith was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Most Distinguished Grand Master in 2007.

Karate Hall of Fame Award
Karate Award

Hall of Fame Ambassador Award

The United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame honored Grandmaster Clarence “Daddy-O” Smith with the Ambassador award. This award honors those that have achieved the highest honors in martial arts. The award was authorized by Professor John L. Terry (President), Professor Marty Cale (Founder), and Sir Richard Bustillo (Grandmasters Council Head) on July 23, 2016.

NE-DU-U-KON-TAE Certification

Black Belt Certification Award in NE-DU-U-KON-TAE School of Self-Defense.

Karate Award
Karate Award

9th Degree Black Belt Award

Grandmaster Clarence “Daddy-O” Smith was presented with his 9th Degree Black Belt International Certification in July, 2016.

AMAA Who’s Who Legends Award

The AMAA awarded Grandmaster Clarence “Daddy-O” Smith with its Who’s Who Legends Award in 2021.

Karate Award
Karate Award

TKA Grandmaster Council

TKA Grandmaster Council:
Grandmaster Clarence Smith
Grandmaster Tom Balmos
Grandmaster  Johnny Thompson