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Welcome to the Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Federation Homepage.  My name is Shihan Mark Murdock of Southern School of Martial Arts and webmaster of www.manabi-masho.com. This website reresents the Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Federation, Soke Casarez's Tri-City School of Martial Arts, Shihan Mark Murdock's Southern School of Martial Arts and Rivers Edge Bujinkan Dojo.(please see the links at top of the page).  I sincerely appreciate your interest in our martial art system. I'm honored to share some valuable information with you.  Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu was created by Grandmaster John H. Casarez in 1968 and is currently taught in Ohio, North Carolina, Kentucky and West Virginia.  Manabi-Masho is as truly dynamic as is the founder, Grandmaster John Casarez.  He has over 60 years in martial arts and it is truly an honor to be his long time student, friend and his highest ranking senior master.  He's a living legend that is admired and respected by all.   I founded Southern School of Martial Arts in North Carolina in early 1994 and brought Manabi-Masho to North Carolina. SSMA is the only official school of Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu in North Carolina, located near Angier in the McGee's Crossroads area.

Manabi-Masho has a Ju-Jitsu base with the best techniques of Aikido, Judo, Karate, Eskrima, Ninjutsu, weapons and various weapon disarms  blended in to create a true mixed martial art.  You will learn a harmony of technique and flow that is unique and effective.  As Grandmaster Casarez says, "We don’t win trophies, we win lives!"  Since we teach realistic and practical self-defense from a blend of real martial arts; most anyone, regardless of age or physical condition, can learn to defend themselves through Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu.  We offer a modified approach to those with limitations, so please contact us for more information.  When you choose to train in Manabi-Masho, you will become a respected part of our martial arts family and will also enjoy improvements in coordination, self-confidence, physical fitness level and endurance.  We welcome you to come try a week for free!

For training in Southern Ohio, please call Grandmaster Casarez at 740-867-8000.  He also offers private sessions and seminars, but due to his demanding schedule, you must book early!

For training in North Carolina, please call Master Mark Murdock at 919-753-7964.  I also offer private sessions and seminars, at your location or at my dojo.