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Martial Arts Legend Hall Of Fame Encyclopedia™© Inductee

Example: Grandmaster Deems J Smith of Newark, NJ

Founder of M.A.N.A Science Martial Arts™ | Retired Newark Police Officer | Self-Defense & Safety Awareness Instructor | Mentor & Community Leader

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Grandmaster Deems J. Smith is a highly respected martial artist, educator, and community leader whose life’s mission has been dedicated to personal empowerment through discipline, awareness, and self-defense.

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He began his martial arts journey at a young age and earned his Black Belt in 1976 from the late Butch Saleem Brown, and became a Master in 1984, and achieved the prestigious rank of Grandmaster in 1997. Throughout his competitive career, he participated in numerous martial arts tournaments, earning multiple first-place titles in fighting and establishing a reputation for skill, strategy, and discipline.

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A proud product of the Ninja Karate Federation and Ninja University of Martial Arts, Grandmaster Smith credits his foundation and philosophy to the teachings and influence of his earliest mentors. His first teachers were his father, the late Henry “Hank” Smith, DD, and the late Butch Saleem Brown whom was the founder of the Freestyle Lords karate group in 1972. Butch Saleem Brown a black belt under the late Grandmaster Fredderick Baron Tayler Godfrey.

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He honors the late Grandmaster Fredderick Baron Tayler Godfrey, founder of the Ninja Karate Federation, and gives great respect and acknowledgment to Grandmaster Eugene David Floyd, founder of the Ninja University of Martial Arts. Their teachings and guidance helped shape his lifelong commitment to discipline, mental awareness, and natural ability in martial arts.

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Building upon these roots, Grandmaster Smith developed his own unique system known as M.A.N.A Science Martial Arts™ — Mental Awareness Natural Ability. His program blends natural body movement non-strength martial arts principles with offset positioning applications in awareness, bully management, and personal development designed for all. M.A.N.A Science Martial Arts™ uniquely emphasizes parent-and-student training together, strengthening families through shared learning.

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What makes this system unique… His system M.A.N.A Science Martial Arts™ focuses on taking the strength ability away from an attacker not by redirecting the attacker’s energy. The system focuses on un-aligning the muscular and skeletal system thusly making a strong attacker appear to not be able to apply their strength while not applying strength to the attacker and only using your natural movement ability.

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In addition to his martial arts achievements, Grandmaster Smith is a retired Newark Police Officer, where he served with distinction and dedication. During his tenure, he was assigned full-time to the Newark Police Academy, where he served as a curriculum instructor and was in charge of police self-defense training. His expertise extended beyond the mat to the courtroom, where he also taught courtroom testimony to recruits and active officers — ensuring that his lessons in discipline and professionalism translated to every aspect of law enforcement.

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Grandmaster Smith continues to inspire new generations through his M.A.N.A Science Martial Arts™ program, which he teaches personally as the sole instructor. He also conducts senior safety and self-defense workshops, helping older adults build confidence and awareness in everyday situations.

Respected as both a teacher and protector, Grandmaster Deems J. Smith represents the true spirit of martial arts — balancing mental focus, physical mastery, and community service.

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His personal motto reflects his grounded philosophy on life and learning:

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“In order to enjoy a good meal, you must not be too full or hungry… Taste And Nourish”

Style-System

Martial Arts Legend Hall Of Fame Encyclopedia™© Inductee

M.A.N.A. Science Martial Arts

Founder Grandmaster Deems J. Smith, 10th Degree Black Belt

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M.A.N.A. Science Martial Arts — Mental Awareness Natural Ability — is a real-time, non-choreographed martial arts system created by Grandmaster Deems J. Smith. It is built to condition the mind and body to work as one unit of awareness, precision, and control.

Unlike traditional martial arts that rely on memorized movements or tournament routines, M.A.N.A. Science develops spontaneous natural response — the ability to react instantly and effectively to a real threat, without pre-planned steps.

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What the System Offers

M.A.N.A. Science Martial Arts is both mental conditioning and physical defense training. Students learn how to read intent, manage their energy, and use natural movement to protect themselves and others. The system combines wellness, awareness, and lawful self-defense principles to create well-rounded, confident individuals.

Through real-time training and structured body control, M.A.N.A. Science develops:

Instant reaction ability — understanding and neutralizing threats in real time.
Energy management — channeling aggression into calm, decisive control.
Confidence and safety awareness — creating alert, respectful, and helpful individuals.
Physical wellness and coordination — improving strength, flexibility, and body balance.
Obesity management — using controlled motion as a proactive fitness solution.
Mental focus and discipline — leading to better behavior, leadership, and academic or professional focus.

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The Cause and Effect of M.A.N.A. Science Training

Every action in M.A.N.A. Science training creates a positive chain reaction:

- Mental awareness leads to self-control and calm judgment.
- Natural movement produces strength without strain.
- Energy discipline results in non-violent confidence and leadership.
- Structured defense promotes lawful, safe response habits.
- Body awareness builds fitness and wellness that extend beyond training.

When taught in schools, M.A.N.A. Science reduces bullying and promotes positive peer influence. When taught to police recruits, it sharpens judgment, control, and lawful tactical response. When taught to the public, it builds strong, confident, community-minded individuals.

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Proven in Education and Law Enforcement

M.A.N.A. Science Martial Arts has been successfully introduced into Team Academy Charter School in Newark, New Jersey, as part of the regular school curriculum, teaching students discipline, respect, and energy control during class time.

It was also taught to police recruits at the Newark Police Academy, where Grandmaster Deems J. Smith served as a full-time self-defense and curriculum instructor. There, the system trained officers to remain calm under pressure and respond with legal and proportional force.

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The Result

- The cause of M.A.N.A. Science training is discipline — the effect is confidence.
  The cause is awareness — the effect is control.
  The cause is education — the effect is prevention.

Through this system, individuals learn to manage their bodies, emotions, and decisions, becoming less likely to harm and more likely to help.

“To enjoy a good meal, you must not be full or too hungry — taste and nourish.”
— Grandmaster Deems J. Smith

M.A.N.A. Science Martial Arts is more than self-defense — it is a science of self-control, mental focus, and natural ability that transforms weakness into confidence, aggression into balance, and confusion into calm strength.

My Story

Martial Arts Legend Hall Of Fame Encyclopedia™© Inductee

Growing Up As A Martial Artist In Newark, New Jersey

Proven in Education and Law Enforcement

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