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Last updated on March 11, 2010
Soke's contact email is manabimasho@yahoo.com

Soke, Pro. John H. Casarez - Grandmaster
Founder of the Manabi-Masho Jujitsu System. Soke Casarez has over 60 years experience in the Martial Arts.

A highly devoted Martial Artist, Soke holds multiple black belts in Jujitsu, Judo, Aikido, Karate, Ninjutsu and in the Chuck Norris system. In the total 60 years Soke has trained, he has only missed less than 50 classes or training sessions.

Soke Casarez's achievements include 6 Black Belts in the various styles that he has studied. Acheived 10th Dan in Manabi-Masho Jujitsu in 1993, 6th Dan in Judo in 1983, 3rd Dan in Aikido in 1974, 2nd Dan in Karate in 1983, 1st Dan in Chuck Norris system in 1980, 1st Dan in Ninjutsu in 2004.

He's been awarded multiple awards and recognitions from bodies such as the World Head of Family Sokeship Council, the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the Cosmopolitian Florida Hall of Fame. Soke received the Pioneer award from the CFHOF for 2007.

In addition, Soke Casarez was the 51st. member inducted onto the World Head of Family Sokeship Council's Grandmasters Council.

Soke Casarez opened his school, the Tri-City School of Martial Arts, in 1970. The school, has been located in various locations in the Chesapeake Ohio area over the last 37 years. Soke John Casarez originally created Manabi-Masho Jujitsu in 1968. Manabi-Masho Jujitsu was recognized officially in 1993 by the World Head of Family Sokeship Council. It became an official international martial art in 1993.
It has continued growing and spreading since it's creation. Soke Casarez still currently and personally teaches at the Hombu Dojo "main School" in Chesapeake, OH.

Tri-City School of Martial Ars is the birthplace of Manabi-Masho Jujitsu "The Working Way".
This art is a blend of many different styles and disciplines that flow together to form a superior self defense system.

Soke Casarez has worked with many famous Martial Artists. Some of the more notable include (but are not limited to) Stephen K. Hayes (To-Shin-Do Ninjutsu), Remy Presas (Modern Arnis), and Chuck Norris.

Soke Casarez has instructed many classes at police academies and for many civil organizations.

Soke Casarez's primary focus in life is the continual improvement in his Martial Art, Manabi-Masho Jujitsu. Soke Casarez stated "He feels that his 60 years of Martial Arts have been a wonderful way of life for him".
He also states; "He feels that Martial Arts has given so much to him, it has enhanced his life in such a positive way". He also states; "He only hopes that he can contribute as much as he has received".
Soke Casarez also states; "It has been an honor and a privilege to be of service to so many and to truely make a difference. I thank God for giving me the knowledge and strength to continue on" - Professor John H. Casarez

Soke John Casarez and his system Manabi-Masho Jujitsu is one of the many systems "recognized" by the Imperial Temples of Japan through their recognition of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council.

Tri-City School of Martial Arts is located apx. 3 miles west of Chesapeake on Old Rt. 52. For more information or to enroll at Tri-City for classes please contact Soke John Casarez. He can be reached at 740-867-8000 or by emailing Master/Shidoshi-Ho Mark Murdock at manabi-masho.nc@embarqmail.com or by ph. 919-753-7964
Tri-City School of Martial Arts Class Schedule is Tuesday and Thursday evenings:
Children's Manabi-Masho Jujitsu, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Adult Manabi-Masho Jujitsu, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Please contact Soke Casarez for class pricing
To enroll in classes or to schedule a private session at Tri-City School of Martial Arts in Chesapeake, OH. Please call Soke Casarez directly at 740-867-8000