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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. 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." 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. Children's Kobushi-Do Kobushi-Do, The Little Warrior Way is a specialty children's blended martial art. Kobushi-Do is made up from Ju-Jitsu, Ninjutsu, Aikido, Judo and Karate, all blended into a natural flow of technique. Kobushi-Do is SSMA's children's Manabi-Masho. A mixture of martial arts is more effective than one single traditional martial art. Kobushi-Do is only taught in North Carolina at Southern School of Martial Arts. To enroll in this exclusive one'of'a kind children's martial art, please call 919-753-7964. Kobushi-Do class: 6:00pm to 7:00pm. How is Kobushi-Do different from Tae Kwon Do or Karate? Tae Kwon Do and Karate are single sport martial art styles, Kobushi-Do is a self defense mixture of four martial art styles. The basic aspect of Kobushi-Do focuses on mind and body and spirit conditioning, while building self esteem, self confidence, self discipline, self control and respect for others. Students will learn martial skills: Going to the ground "falling and rolling skills", escapes, punching, kicking and basic throws. The advanced aspect of Kobushi-Do focuses on wrist locks and arm bars, advanced going to the ground "falling and rolls", intermediate and advanced throwing and ground techniques (also known as grappling). Students also learn weapons techniques. Kobushi-Do students that are brown belt and above will also focus on advanced punching, advanced weapons disarms and close quarter punching, grappling and throwing techniques. Kobushi-Do is several martial arts styles specially blended together into a special children's mixed martial art. A blend of several martial arts stlyes greatly outweighs one single martial art style. Kobushi-Do goes beyond teaching just katas and a few basic self defense moves, Kobushi-Do teaches the student to deal with a real, unplanned attack, no kata 4 for attack 5. In a real life senerio it doesn't occur that way, it could occur in a random way and without warning. It's a proven fact that most abductions occur suddenly and without warning. A child could be grabbed and pulled away or pulled into a car before a parent could react. Our students learn how to use strikes to soft targets and various escapes to prevent this. Kobushi-Do students carry their knowledge with them wherever they go. We teach children how to stay alive when in a dangerous situation, not how to win a trohpie just so it can set at home and and collect dust. Kobushi-Do black belts 12 or older, who are at least 5' and at least 100 lbs are eligible to also train in the adult Manabi-Masho Jujitsu class with written parental permission. Kobushi-Do students are permitted to test into the adult program at 13 years of age with written permission from their parents Kobushi-Do "The Little Warrior Way" is Southern School of Martial Arts Children's Martial Art Program. Kobushi-Do was created in October 2001 by Master/Shidoshi-Ho Mark Murdock, from the martial arts styles of Jujitsu, Aikido, Judo, Karate and Ninjutsu. This program is specially designed just for children. The Kobushi-Do program teaches children how to defend themselves in a fun and entertaining enviroment. Kobushi-Do students learn self defense and life lessons while gaining self confidence, self esteem and self respect. In Kobushi-Do students learn how to respect their parents, teachers and elders. During Kobushi-Do game time we have games that are based on balance, evaision and hand and eye corndination. These games are fun and a big hit with our Kobushi-Do students. Our game time is also great for a students physical fitness. Kobushi-Do is a Jr. Manabi-Masho system and Jr. Ninjutsu system. The Kobushi-Do black belt is a Jr. Black belt. The Kobushi-Do student is eligible to transfer into the adult programs at the age of 12. Kobushi-Do students must also test into the adult programs. We don't require the Kobushi-Do student to start all over again at white belt in either of the adult programs. They'll start at a slighty lower rank and progress up to the point of testing for an official adult Manabi-Masho black belt. Here's an example: A Kobushi-Do black belt would start at 3rd brown belt or black belt candidate in the adult program according to their skill level determined from their adult program test. 1st week Free! Family discounts available in all styles. Please call for private class rates.  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. | Return Home | Southern School of Martial Arts - Angier, NC. | Tri-City School of Martial Arts - Chesapeake, OH. | Rivers Edge Bujinkan Dojo - Angier, NC. | S.S.M.A. and R.E.B.D. News and Monthly Schedule | Manabi-Masho Jujitsu Instructors | Manabi-Masho Memorial Page | Links Page | School Contact Page | Video Page | Picture Gallery | |
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