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Dix Hills girl goes for gold in martial arts

She's only 10, but Samantha Smith of Dix Hills is already an accomplished martial artist.

Her kinetic back flips and explosive kicks, strikes and spins have been dominating the North American Sport Karate Association junior circuit since she started competing nationally four years ago.

She's a six-time NASKA world champion, competing in 12 tournaments last year (in seven divisions...

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