Alexander Smith has been studying the Martial Arts since 1993 joining the Goyararu Association at the age of 6 following in the footsteps of his father Paul, mother Lucy and brother Séan. After that Association splintered in 1994, Smithgained his first Blackbelt under the direct authority of Mr BS Dhaliwal.

Smith's thirst for knowledge has led him to experience many styles over the years including; Karate, Fencing, Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, Eskrima and Aikido, which he has studied under some of the most respected instructors in Europe.

Smith's academic studies in Education Practice have also enriched his philosophies and he regularly draws on the work of psychologists, sociologists and educationalist theorists in his teaching.
Smith studied at the International Centre for Sports History and Culture researching  the history and development of Martial Arts and Combat Styles.