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SMITH, Terry
SMITH, Terry. (Dubuque, IA- ). Smith, associated with the LORAS JUDO CLUB for thirty years, received a first degree black belt in 1970 and a fourth degree black belt in 1990. In 1991 only three other Iowans held a belt of similar rank and only one other person had a higher degree belt. In national competition, Smith placed fourth in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1981. He was nationally certified as a referee in 1988.
A member of the Iowa Promotion Board since 1974, Smith spent fourteen years conducting a junior program. During the Iowa Games in August 1991 Smith's team won three championships.