Meet Your Coach
I’m Devonte Smith, a former UFC lightweight dedicated to helping everyday people build confidence through practical self-defense and striking.
Kage Striking Lab was created to make martial arts approachable for beginners. Whether your goal is to learn how to protect yourself, improve your fitness, or develop a new skill, you’ll train in a welcoming environment focused on practical movement, effective striking, and real-world self-defense—not intimidation.
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with
It’s something you build.
— Devonte Smith
Real Self-Defense. Real Confidence
Learn practical striking and self-defense in a supportive environment designed for beginners.
