Black Dragon's Kajukenbo
Martial Arts ~ Self Defense
(413) 386-8641

Join Sigung Mark Smith, Chief Instructor and Owner,

with over 40 years experience teaching Martial Arts and Self Defense to children and adults.


We also offer small  group classes, as well as private classes for individuals and families.

Contact us for details and special rates. 

Reduce Stress with Self-Defense

Black Dragon's

Black Belts: 



Sifu Gabriel Rodriguez:  5th Dan, also holds a black belt in Kenpo 


Sifu Lynne Smith: 4th Dan, also holds a black belt in kenpo


Sifu Sean Smith: 3rd Dan Black Belt


Sifu Jeramy Smith: 3rd Dan Black Belt


Sibak Chris Jolly: 2nd Dan Black Belt


Sibak Erica Mayhew: 1st Dan Black Belt


Sibak Tim Mayhew: 1st Dan Black Belt


Sibak Andrew Fontaine: 1st Dan Black Belt


Sibak John Veit: 1st Dan Black Belt


Sibak Steve Girard: 1st Dan Black Belt


Sibak Lisa Wilson: 1st Dan Black Belt


Sigung Mark Smith, Chief Instructor & Owner


A direct disciple of the late Grand Master Kalaii K. Griffin, Sigung Mark Smith has over  40 years of experience instructing and training in Martial Arts.


He holds a 7th Dan (Degree) in Kajukenbo, a 3rd Dan in Chinese Kenpo. Sigung Smith has also been inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame and holds numerous grand championship titles.


Sigung’s school, Black Dragon's Kajukenbo, was founded in 2009 and is a family run school in Westfield, Massachusetts. His entire family trains in Kajukenbo, including his son Sifu Jeramy Smith who is a 3rd Dan Blackbelt, and his daughter Erica Mayhew who is a 1st Dan Blackbelt.


He is a passionate swordsman and an advocate for teaching all students how to protect themselves in real world scenarios. 


He dedicates most of his time to the children. Sigung Smith believes that the discipline and respect taught at the dojo transcends into daily life and holds the children accountable for their behavior at school and at home. He also believes children should be empowered to defend themselves, and teaches bullying prevention along with abduction prevention. 


Sigung Smith lives to teach and train. He has an incredible rapport with his students. He holds his students to a high standard, pushing them to be their personal best. In return, he provides some of the best and most insightful Martial Arts instruction in New England.




Our Chief Instructor