Grandmaster Mark Murdock, Soke 10th Dan
President of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Federation Black Belt Board and Head of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu System. North Carolina

The late Professor Casarez promoted Grandmaster Murdock to 10th Dan and officially passed the Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu system to him in August 2019 while at the WHFSC event, where he officially retired from martial arts in front of all the WHFSC members. He also put grandmaster Murdock in charge of running the system due to his retirement from the system and martial arts. Soke Mark Murdock is a grandmaster member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council, a member of the American Alliance of Martial Arts Association, Chuck Norris's UFAF and UFAF Krav Maga, Action Martial Arts Association and the Police Tactics of America as a level six instructor. Grandmaster Murdock is also a Shidoshi, 5th Degree Black Belt in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, a 4th Degree Black Belt in Judo, a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Aikido and a 1st Degree Black Belt in Karate. Grandmaster Murdock also has extensive experience in Eskrima, Kali, JKD, Krav Maga, Police Tactics and many more martial art styles not listed.

Soke Mark Murdock has 45 years in the martial arts and is a Grandmaster member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council. Soke Murdock is also the Head Instructor of Southern School of Martial Arts in NC. and is a Shidoshi 5th Dan in the Bujinkan. He is the Head Instructor of Rivers Edge Bujinkan Dojo in NC.

Soke Mark Murdock has 45 years in the martial arts and is a Grandmaster member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council. Soke Murdock is also the Head Instructor of Southern School of Martial Arts in NC. and is a Shidoshi 5th Dan in the Bujinkan. He is the Head Instructor of Rivers Edge Bujinkan Dojo in NC.

Grandmaster Allen Wilson, 10th Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. Kentucky

Grandmaster Wilson is also a Soke in Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. Both Grandmaster Murdock and Grandmaster Wilson had the art passed to them on the retirement of Professor Casarez in December 2017. Grandmaster Wilson is a member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council and Chuck Norris's UFAF and UFAF Krav Maga. GM Wilson also has his own martial arts system called the ATAC System.

Grandmaster Allen Wilson has over 40 years in the martial arts and has his own system in addition to being a Soke of and member of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Federation. Grandmaster Wilson Operates Wilson Martial Arts and Fitness in Olive Hill, KY. Grandmaster Wilson is also a Grandmaster Member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council.

Grandmaster Allen Wilson has over 40 years in the martial arts and has his own system in addition to being a Soke of and member of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Federation. Grandmaster Wilson Operates Wilson Martial Arts and Fitness in Olive Hill, KY. Grandmaster Wilson is also a Grandmaster Member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council.

Senior Master Mickey Metz, 8th Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. West Virgina

Senior Master Mickey Metz is also an 8th Degree Black Belt in Sho-O-Jin, and 3rd Degree Black Belt in Seitemi Sa Kan Karate. Master Mickey is a Master member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council's Master Division, and a Master Instructor of Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu.

Master Mickey Metz has 50 years in the martial arts combined with boxing, and has a dojo in Weston, WV. Mickey is also a Sheriff in his county.

Master Mickey Metz has 50 years in the martial arts combined with boxing, and has a dojo in Weston, WV. Mickey is also a Sheriff in his county.

Master John Allen, 6th Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. Tennessee

Master Jon Allen is a Master member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council's Master Division, and a Master Instructor of Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu.

Master Jon Allen has nearly 30 years in the martial arts. He taught at our Southern School of Martial Arts location in Chesapeake, Ohio in 2021. That dojo closed in late 2021 due to the lack of students and revenue. Master Allen currently teaches at his home and is exploring locations for another dojo of his own.

Master Jon Allen has nearly 30 years in the martial arts. He taught at our Southern School of Martial Arts location in Chesapeake, Ohio in 2021. That dojo closed in late 2021 due to the lack of students and revenue. Master Allen currently teaches at his home and is exploring locations for another dojo of his own.

Master Crystal Wagner, 6th Degree Black Belt in Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. West Virgina

Master Crystal Wagner is also a 6th Degree Black Belt in Sho-O-Jin and a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Ko Seitemi Sa Kan Karate. Master Crystal is also a Master member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council's Master Division, and a Master Instructor of Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu.

Master Wagner has nearly 30 years in the martial arts. She assists Master Metz with his home ran dojo that has several students now.

Master Wagner has nearly 30 years in the martial arts. She assists Master Metz with his home ran dojo that has several students now.

Master Wayne Williams 6th Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

Master Wayne Williams also has a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Ninjutsu. Master Wayne is also a Master Member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council's Masters Division, and a Master Instructor of Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu.

Master Williams has been a student of Soke Murdock since 1999 and has over 25 years in the martial arts. He is also Master Instructor at Soke Murdock's dojo.

Master Williams has been a student of Soke Murdock since 1999 and has over 25 years in the martial arts. He is also Master Instructor at Soke Murdock's dojo.

Sandan Sarah Kuhaneck now a 3rd Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

Sarah is a Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Level Three Instructor.

Sensei Kuhaneck is now a level 3 instructor at Soke Murdock's Southern School of Martial Arts. Sensei Kuhaneck also trained in Aikido while in college and is now training in Shaolin Kung Fu on off days from class. Sensei Kuhaneck has over 10 years in the martial arts.

Sensei Kuhaneck is now a level 3 instructor at Soke Murdock's Southern School of Martial Arts. Sensei Kuhaneck also trained in Aikido while in college and is now training in Shaolin Kung Fu on off days from class. Sensei Kuhaneck has over 10 years in the martial arts.

Nidan Jon Gregory, 2nd Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

Jon is a Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Level Three Instructor and also a 5th Degree Black Belt and instructor in Combat Hapkido under Grandmaster John Pelligrini. John Pelligrini is also a Grandmaster Member of the World head of Family Sokeship Council.

Shodan Gregory has over 30 years in the martial arts and BLET. He is a Level 3 instructor at Southern School of Martial Arts. Nidan Gregory is also a 5th Dan in Combat Hapkido under Grandmaster John Pellegrini which is also a member of the WHFSC. Nidan Gregory has many years in teaching. He taught BLET for several years and is a retired head of Public Safety at Wake Technical Community College.

Shodan Gregory has over 30 years in the martial arts and BLET. He is a Level 3 instructor at Southern School of Martial Arts. Nidan Gregory is also a 5th Dan in Combat Hapkido under Grandmaster John Pellegrini which is also a member of the WHFSC. Nidan Gregory has many years in teaching. He taught BLET for several years and is a retired head of Public Safety at Wake Technical Community College.

Nathan Gregory, Nidan 2nd Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

Nathan is also a 1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and a Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Level Two Instructor.

Nathan Gregory is a Nidan 2nd Degree Black Belt. He is also a Level Two instructor and assists in teaching at the dojo. Nathan has been training for nearly 7 years and has another 5 years experience in Tae Kwon Do..

Nathan Gregory is a Nidan 2nd Degree Black Belt. He is also a Level Two instructor and assists in teaching at the dojo. Nathan has been training for nearly 7 years and has another 5 years experience in Tae Kwon Do..

Shodan Craig Miller 2nd Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

Craig is a Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Level One Instructor.

Nidan Miller has been training for over 10 years and helps out with teaching when needed. He is a Level One instructor.

Nidan Miller has been training for over 10 years and helps out with teaching when needed. He is a Level One instructor.

Nidan Kagan Warren 2nd Dan Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

Kagan is a Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Assistant Instructor.

Nidan Warren is a Member of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Board. Nidan Warren has trained at Southern School of Martial Arts for nearly 8 years. He started in the Kobushi-Do class and then went in the Teen and adult class. Nidan Warren is also a Assistant Instructor and assists in the Kobushi-Do classes at the dojo.

Nidan Warren is a Member of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Board. Nidan Warren has trained at Southern School of Martial Arts for nearly 8 years. He started in the Kobushi-Do class and then went in the Teen and adult class. Nidan Warren is also a Assistant Instructor and assists in the Kobushi-Do classes at the dojo.

Devin Stevison, Nidan 2nd Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

Devin is a Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Assistant Instructor.

Nidan Devin Stevison, 2nd Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu and a Jr Assistant Instructor.

Nidan Devin Stevison, 2nd Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu and a Jr Assistant Instructor.

Devin has trained since 2020 and obtained his Jr. Assistant instructor certification in March 2024. Devin is a member of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Board of Black Belts and an Assistant Instructor. Devin has nearly 4 years of experience in Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu and nearly 2 years experience in Tang Soo Do.

Sandan Dylan Barker, 3rd Degree Black Belt Tang Soo Do. Kentucky

Dylan is a member of our black board and is recognized for his Tang Soo Do ranking. He is also Grandmaster Wilson's main Assitant Instructor at Wilson's Fitness and Martial Arts in Olive Hill, KY.

Sandan Dylan Barker

Sandan Dylan Barker

Sandan Barker is our Tang Soo Do Board Member

Shodan David White, 1st Degree Black Belt, Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. Texas

David has been training in our system at the dojo in North Carolina for nearly three years and has several years of past martial arts experience from other arts and systems. He moved to Texas in 12/24. He will continue to travel back every six months to train in person. David is a Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Level One Instructor Trainee.

Shodan David White

Shodan David White

Shodan Aaron Tremmel, 1st Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu, KY.

Shodan Aaron Tremmel trained with Professor Casarez at the Tri-City School of Martial Arts in Chesapeake, Ohio for several years before Professor Casarez retired and closed his dojo. 

Shodan Aaron Tremmel

Shodan Aaron Tremmel

Shodan Tre Dawson, 1st Degree Black Belt Judo, WV.

Shodan Tre Dawson trained with Professor Casarez at the Tri-City School of Martial Arts in Chesapeake, Ohio and in the Judo program at the Huntington YMCA in Huntington, WV. for several years before Professor Casarez retired and closed his dojo and stopped teaching at the YMCA. 

Shodan Tre Dawson

Shodan Tre Dawson

Professor John H. Casarez, Grandmaster 10th Dan Founder of Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu
Post Houmous Member Ohio

Professor Casarez had over 73 years in the martial arts and is a Post Houmous Grandmaster member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council. Professor Casarez had a dojo in Chesapeake, Ohio for over 30 years and passed away in October of 2024.

Professor Casarez had over 73 years in the martial arts and is a Post Houmous Grandmaster member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council. Professor Casarez had a dojo in Chesapeake, Ohio for over 30 years and passed away in October of 2024.

Professor Casarez also had a 6th Degree Black Belt in Judo, a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Aikido, a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Karate, a 1st Degree Black Belt in Chuck Norris’s Chun Kuk Do and a 1st Degree Black Belt in in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Ninjutsu. Professor Casarez’s rank was awarded by Shidoshi Murdock.