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www.manabi-masho.com is owned and operated by Master/Shidoshi-Ho Mark Murdock .

Welcome to the Southern School of Martial Arts Homepage.  Southern School of Martial Arts was founded in 1994 in North Carolina. This was the first and only Manabi-Masho dojo outside the Hombu Dojo's of Grandmaster John Casarez and the late Grandmaster "Bob" Robert Edwards.
SSMA is currently the only Manabi-Masho Dojo in North Carolina. I'm also Grandmaster John Cazarez’s highest ranking student.  I offer Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu near Angier, NC (in the McGee's Crossroads area Exit 319/I-40) with nearly 26 years in martial arts.  I have earned a 7^th degree black belt in Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu, 4^th degree blackbelt in Ninjutsu, 3^rd degree blackbelt in Judo and second degree blackbelt in Aikido.  I bring many years of experience and have an expert skill level in Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu and am proud to share my knowledge with those that wish to learn.  I am a member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council Master’s Division and have been inducted in the WHFSC Hall of Fame, The World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Cosmopolitan Hall of Fame and the USA Martial Arts’ Hall of Fame.  I continually strive for excellence by training with Grandmaster Casarez, attending seminars in many different styles and perfecting my skills. 

Our school motto is, "Shojiki-Ryu – Honesty and Integrity School."  The foundation for training is Honesty, Respect, Honor and Integrity as this is a true sign of strength and the heart of a warrior.  Please scroll to the bottom of the page for more information on our training philosophy.

Manabi-Masho Ju-jitsu is always evolving as Grandmaster Casarez, myself and other high-ranking blackbelts develop new techniques.  It keeps the energy of the system free-flowing and dynamic.  A beginner will start with the basics, and as they progress, will continue to implement them into their training as it takes time to master the techniques.  Techniques are practiced at slow to medium speed and in light to medium contact for the beginning student due to the realism of the techniques.  As students progress in rank, they will utilize more speed and contact.  As always, students have the choice to do the techniques that they are comfortable with.

Here at SSMA/REBD, our focus is training for self-defense. While we respect all arts, the only winning we focus on is your training so that you may win your life in an attack. "NO TROPHIES, NO TOURNAMENTS...YOU WIN YOUR LIFE."
The techniques of Manabi-Masho Jujitsu and Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu "Ninjutsu" involve escapes from various grabs and holds, various joint locks, throws and some types of chokes, as well as damaging strikes to the organs and bones. Students will also learn pressure points on the body and the throat. Lethal or crippling techniques are not taught to children or any adult under brown belt level. Higher-ranking students learn a "flow" of techniques using defensive counters for various attacks, such as punches and grabs, guns and knives, sticks and other types of assaults.

Manabi-Masho Jujitsu is taught in a natural and easy to learn format. This is more interesting and entertaining for the student. Most students learn more when their training is interesting and fun. 

 I offer weekly training classes (please see schedule page for dates & times) as well as private instruction at your location or mine.  Contact me directly at 919-753-7964 or email me at manabimasho@yahoo.com.

The videos below demonstrates various standing, standing to ground and on the ground Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu techniques.

Our school logo and motto: "Shojiki-Ryu" Honesty and Integrity School

These four values are the very foundation of our schools, both SSMA and REBD.  We have always, and we will always continue to follow these important values in our schools, our training and our lives. Dishonesty, disrespect, stealing, arrogance and aggression are all signs of weakness. We train to better ourselves, our community and the world. This is a sign of great strength and the heart of true warrior - Shihan Mark Murdock

HONESTY - Always be honest to everyone you meet. Be honest to your parents, children, teachers, ministers, friends and especially yourself. All SSMA/REBD students must be honest and respectful to everyone. Always be honest and respectful, especially to your teachers, without them you would have no knowledge. Don't lie or steal. It's much easier to tell the truth once than tell a lie over and over again just to cover for another lie. Stealing is just as dishonest as telling a lie, don't take what is not offered.  Being dishonest and disrespectful will only destroy your credibility and eventually cause you to fail. A true heart will carry you to greater heights.

RESPECT - Show everyone you meet respect.  Always respect your teachers as they share knowledge and wisdom with you. Without teachers you wouldn't have the knowledge you need.  Respect the people that support and help you. Respect yourself, as you would others. Never be disrespectful to others. Always be willing to appologize if you're disrespectful to someone. Be willing to accept an appology if someone has been disrespectful to you. Always be forgiving and always show respect. "Give respect, earn respect". This will carry over to your everyday life. -

HONOR - Always honor your parents, your elders, your children and your teachers.  You'll be honored by many for these actions.  Do not dishonor yourself. Stand tall and stand up for what you believe in.  Be committed to everything you do.  Honor those who help you, support you and give you knowledge. True honor comes from the heart. This is one aspect that developes a martial artist with strong heart and soul.

INTEGRITY - Always be committed to being fair and responsible. Always keep your word.  Have a word of gold. Always follow through and be committed to what you say and do. If you say you're going to do something, do it.  Don't say it and never follow through, don't say it and put it off and don't mislead people by not following through. Always be willing to give, share and be kind and understanding to everyone. Never lie, steal, be selfish, boast or hurt others for your personal satisfaction. This is a sign of pure weakness. Always have a positive attitude and a strong personal integrity. This is an aspect that makes a martial artist strong, trusted, well-liked and respected.