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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.
1st week Free Family discounts available. For tuition rates please see the SSMA/REBD Schedule page. ![]() ![]() Martial Arts and Self Defense near Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland-40/42, Garner, Raleigh, Clayton, Smithfield, Benson, Angier and Lillington, NC Pictured above: Eskrima techniques at a past Manabi-Masho class ![]() ![]() Erick and Doug. ![]() ![]() Ju-Jitsu in North Carolina A recent class at SSMA. ![]() ![]() A recent class at SSMA. ![]() ![]() Jess demonstrating a crushing wrist lock on George at a recent class. ![]() ![]() Master Mark Murdock demonstrating on-the-ground joint locks on Shannon. ![]() ![]() ![]() Master Mark Murdock demonstrating ground 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. ![]() ![]() Shihan Murdock and Soke Casarez during the Septeber 2009 Manabi0Masho Ju-Jitsu seminar. ![]() ![]() George and Dale at Soke Casarez's seminar. ![]() ![]() Shihan Murdock assisting Kaitlyn and Tyler during the Soke Casarez seminar. | 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 | Children's Self Defense, SSMA's Kobushi-Do | Manabi-Masho Jujitsu Instructors | Manabi-Masho Memorial Page | Links Page | School Contact Page | |
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