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Robert William[1] Smith (December 27, 1926 – July 1, 2011) was an American martial artist and writer, most noted for his prodigious output of books and articles about the Asian martial arts and their masters. Smith's writing was an important factor in the spread of Asian martial arts such as judo, baguazhang, xingyiquan, and tai chi in the postwar United States.[2]
- ^ In Memoriam: Robert W. Smith (1926–2011):
"The evening of July 1st, 2011 saw the passing of pioneering American martial artist, scholar and writer Robert William Smith." - ^ Biographical information from Smith memoir Martial Musings.