Specialized Self Defense and Reality Martial Arts
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We are a great alternative to Taekwondo and other sport martial arts.
We teach a martial arts system with no katas or forms. It's all based in realism with a free-flow of blended martial arts techniques while training with a training partner, not just punching and kicking into the air. You learn much more including; grappling, joint Locks, throws, weapons and weapons disarms and various striking from Krav Maga and other specialized striking martial arts.
Learn effective and practical Specialized Self Defense and Reality (Real World) Martial Arts. We are not a franchise. We have a location in McGee's Crossroads, Benson NC area. We have been in business for 30 years and we are exclusive to NC. You learn what is effective and what works in real life and on the street. With effort and time you could earn a Black Belt. You could go beyond and earn degrees of Black Belt and become an instructor.
You learn from a Grandmaster and the Head of the System, Grandmaster Murdock has 45 years of experience in Martial Arts and black belts in five other styles. You get the Best of the Best at our school.
Now Accepting and Enrolling New Students. We're accepting adults 18 and up, teens 14 to 17, children ages 6 and 13 and preschool children ages 3 to 5. We are also accepting students for our homeschool class on Tuesdays at 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
"Family of Warriors" program starting in March on Monday evenings 6:00pm to 7:30pm. This is a six week intensive self defense training program for the whole family. It's only $259.95 for a family of four or $299.95 for family of five. The non family single person rate is $79.95. Please email us at manabimasho@yahoo.com for more information or to enroll.
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1996 to 2026, Celebrating 30 years in business.
Little Ninja
The Little Ninja is for preschool ages. This program's main focus is to build motor skill, balance and hand and eye coordination at the early ages of 3 and at ages 4 and 5 with basic punching and kicking. Children 5 will focus more on the basics of Kobushi-Do and Ninjutsu. This includes punching and kicking with basic level throws and basic weapons (padded). The Little Ninja Program prepares children for the Kobushi-Do Program at age 6. This is a fun class for young children. It builds their hand and eye coordination, develops more precise motor skills and balance. They will learn basic punches, kicks and grab escapes while gaining self confidence and the ability to train and get along with others their age.
Children's Kobushi-Do class
Kobushi-Do is a Jr. version of our adult martial art, Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. Those students learn effective martial arts and self defense. They learn techniques from Ju-Jitsu, Ninjutsu, Aikido, Judo, Karate, Krav Maga and Eskrima. During their training they gain self confidence, self esteem, self control and self disciple while being respectful and kind. They continually learn valuable life lessons and goal setting while they develop good character and morals. Kobushi-Do is a great school age children's programs, for children ages 6 to 14. This program is a very effective Martial Arts and Self Defense program.
Teen Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Class ages 14 to 16
The Teen Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu class is for teens ages 15 to 17. This class goes beyond what the Kobushi-Do class taught. They will learn more on the adult level and more adult level techniques with more advanced material not taught in the Kobushi-Do class. They will learn when and when not to use damaging strikes or joint locks in a self defense situation. This class is great for teens and helps them meet new people and make new friendships while setting goals and becomeing more self confident and disciplined.
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For Soke Murdock's full Bio please click the link under his picture.
Adult Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Class ages 18 and up
The Adult Program is for adults of any age or physical shape. You can go at your own pace and we will modify the program for those with disabilities or limitations. Our adult martial art is a modernized classic Ju-Jitsu style with a blend of Specilaized Ninjutsu, Small Circle Aikido, Combative Judo and Karate with select techniques from JKD, Krav Maga, Eskrima and Kali. Our adult class is a fun and exciting way to get some simple exercise. We aren't a gym so our training won't be excessive and exhausting. Our students get personalized one-on-one training from a highly skilled instructor. With us you learn a skill that will stay with you for a lifetime and someday could save your life. Several of these techniques require only minimal strength to perform (finger locking techniques), and they will still work when you're older or if you are out of shape. Why not learn something interesting and fun? The adult class (ages 18 and up). Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu is based in specialized self defense and reality martial arts. This is a great martial art for those wanting self defense without all the sports and competition. Why not give it a try!
Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu Ninjutsu Training
We teach authentic Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (ages 16 and up). This is the authentic Japanese martial art of Ninjutsu.
This is a great martial art for self defense, self protection and for mental refinement, life fulfillment and goal setting. This martial art will help you achieve a great sense of awareness, focus, and personal wellbeing. In the Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) style, there’s striking, throwing techniques, grappling, joint locks with throws and takedowns, ground techniques, weapon techniques and disarms, exotic weapons not normally seen in other martial art styles and the use of stealth and survival training, and besides the physical aspects of the art are the mental refinement aspects that are taught. Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) encompasses the Body, the Mind and the Spirit.
Currently, we’re teaching Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) and the Ju-Jitsu class on the same nights on separate mats.
Soke Mark Murdock, Owner and Head Instructor
Soke Murdock is the Head Instructor of the Dojo. He also is the head of the entire Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu system with instructors and their own independent dojos in five different states. OH, NC, KY, WV, and TN. Please see our black belt board page for their information. Soke Murdock is also a Shidoshi in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and is the head instructor of Rivers Edge Bujinkan Dojo. He teaches 98% of all classes at both dojos.
Soke Murdock is a Certified Level 7 Police Tactics Instructor
On March 18, 2025 Soke Murdock was elevated to a level 7 Instructor and received his Level 7 Instructor certification. Soke received his first certifation on September 14, 2023 as a level Level 5 Police Tactics Instructor under GM Danny Lane. Danny Lane is Chuck Norris's top instructor and best friend. If you are a Police, Highway Patrol or a Sheriff's officer you could supplement your BLET with our program. Call us to get started.
Soke Murdock with Cynthia Rothrock and Don "The Dragon" Wilson
This photo was taken at the Action Martial Arts Mega Weekend January 2024.
Soke Murdock with GM Stephen K. Hayes and Rumiko Hayes
This photo was taken at the Action Martial Arts Mega Weekend February 2025.
Soke Mark Murdock and Grandmaster Chuck Norris
Soke Murdock is a member of Chuck Norris's UFAF. Both grandmaster Chuck Norris and Soke Mark Murdock are members of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council.
Soke Mark Murdock and the cast of Cobra Kai
Soke Murdock with Martin Cove, William Zabka and Ralph Macchio of the Cobra Kai TV show. Ralph was also in a leading roll along side Jackie Chan in the new Karate Kid, Legends movie May, 2025.
GM Zhaang Yaun Ming and Soke Murdock
GM Ming in a Chinese Ambassador to the UN.