Renshi Howard Smith has been training with Hanshi MIKI since 1968. Renshi Smith currently runs the original JKO club in Bristol, VA. He holds the following titles:

USA/AAU National Gold Medalist 80+ Kilo – 1989
USA/AAU National Bronze Medalist 80+ Kilo – 1988
Coach – Junior Olympics – 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994
USA Team Trial – World Championship – Taiwan – 1982
National AAU Referee Certification
Southeastern AAU District Karate Chair
7th Degree Certification Shito-Ryu Karate from JKO International
Shihan (Master Instructor) Certification from Soke Kenzo Mabuni of Osaka, Japan
Renshi (Polished Instructor) Certification from JKO International