Cheney Free Press -

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – With a lifelong passion for martial arts, and a drive to teach others, Adam Smith has opened his third facility for SMASH Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to serve the West Plains region.

According to Smith, he saw a need here and after having seen success with his other locations in Spokane Valley and Deer Park he wanted to bring this opportunity to Airway Heights.

Originally the 34-year-old martial artist got involved in karate at 5 years old, and that was because Smith's grandmother put him in classes.

"My grandmother put me and my brothers in classes," Smith said. "Because we w...