Kash Walker Smoak

Kash Walker Smoak is a Grey belt from Houzn Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Mt Pleasant, FL, competing across 17 tournaments. His 64% submission rate ranks in the top 4% of Grey belts—19 points above the 45% belt average—making him a finishing threat in every match. With 16 gold medals, 2 silver, and 4 bronze, Smoak has medaled in 22 of 24 career matches, placing him in the 96th percentile among Grey belts.

All 22 of Smoak's wins came against higher-rated opponents, including a notable victory over Mason Arminio (−105 point rating gap). His development velocity index sits at +40.5 points per month, placing him in the 80th percentile for upward trajectory. Competing primarily in IBJJF and NEWBREED events, Smoak maintains a 2775 gi rating across 25 matches and a 2875 no-gi rating across 15 matches, with three consecutive tournament victories at NEWBREED Charleston and Charlotte events in 2025.