It is with deep sorrow that we advise the Karate community of the untimely and tragic passing of Robbie Smith.

It is with deep sorrow that we advise the Karate community of the untimely and tragic passing of Robbie Smith. Robbie was an immensely talented Karateka who has made a huge contribution to Karate in New Zealand and internationally. We, his wider Karate family, join his immediate family in mourning the loss of our much loved and respected brother. We will all miss him dearly.