Professor John H. Casarez, Grandmaster 10th Dan Founder of Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu
Retired and advisor to Soke Murdock. Ohio

Professor Casarez has over 73 years in the martial arts and is a Grandmaster member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council. Professor Casarez had a dojo in Chesapeake, Ohio for over 30 years and is now retired from martial arts.
Professor Casarez has over 73 years in the martial arts and is a Grandmaster member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council. Professor Casarez had a dojo in Chesapeake, Ohio for over 30 years and is now retired from martial arts.

Professor Casarez also has 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.

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

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 and Police Tactics.

Soke Mark Murdock has over 40+ 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 over 40+ 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, 9th 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. Grandmaster Wilson is a member of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council and Chuck Norris's UFAF and UFAF Krav Maga.

Grandmaster Allen Wilson has nearly 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 nearly 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 at home. He plans to open a commercial dojo soon in the Weston, West Virgina area. Mickey also will become the new Sheriff in his county starting in January.
Master Mickey Metz has 50 years in the martial arts combined with boxing, and has a dojo at home. He plans to open a commercial dojo soon in the Weston, West Virgina area. Mickey also will become the new Sheriff in his county starting in January.

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

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 3rd Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

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

Nidan Kuhaneck is also a level 3 instructor at Soke Murdock's Southern School of Martial Arts. Nidan Kuhaneck also trained in Aikido while in college and is now training in Shaolin Kung Fu on off days from class. Sanda Kuhaneck has nearly 9 years in the martial arts.
Nidan Kuhaneck is also a level 3 instructor at Soke Murdock's Southern School of Martial Arts. Nidan Kuhaneck also trained in Aikido while in college and is now training in Shaolin Kung Fu on off days from class. Sanda Kuhaneck has nearly 9 years in the martial arts.

Shodan Jon Gregory 1st Degree Balck Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

Jon is a Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Level Three Instructor and also a 4th 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. Shodan Gregory is also a 4th Dan in Comba is t Hapkido under Grandmaster John Pellegrini which is also a member of the WHFSC. Shodan 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. Shodan Gregory is also a 4th Dan in Comba is t Hapkido under Grandmaster John Pellegrini which is also a member of the WHFSC. Shodan 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, Shodan 1st 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 Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt. He is also a Level Two instructor and assists in teaching at the dojo. Nathan has been training for nearly 5 years and has another 5 years experience in Tae Kwon Do..
Nathan Gregory is a Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt. He is also a Level Two instructor and assists in teaching at the dojo. Nathan has been training for nearly 5 years and has another 5 years experience in Tae Kwon Do..

Shodan Craig Miller 1st Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

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

Shodan Miller has been training for nearly 9 years and helps out with teaching when needed. He is a Level One instructor.
Shodan Miller has been training for nearly 9 years and helps out with teaching when needed. He is a Level One instructor.

Rick Kelly-Crapse Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

Rick is a Kagan is aCasarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Level One Instructor.

Shodan Rick Kelley-Crapse, 1st Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. Shodan Rick Kelly-Crapse is a member of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Board of Black Belts and a Level One Instructor. Rick has nearly 17 years of experience in martial arts.
Shodan Rick Kelley-Crapse, 1st Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. Shodan Rick Kelly-Crapse is a member of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Board of Black Belts and a Level One Instructor. Rick has nearly 17 years of experience in martial arts.

Shodan Kagan Warren 1st Dan Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

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

Shodan Warren is under 18 and a Member of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Board. Shodan Warren has trained at Southern School of Martial Arts for nearly 7 years. Shodan Warren is also a Jr. Assistant Instructor and assists in classes at the dojo.
Shodan Warren is under 18 and a Member of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Board. Shodan Warren has trained at Southern School of Martial Arts for nearly 7 years. Shodan Warren is also a Jr. Assistant Instructor and assists in classes at the dojo.

Nathan Stephenson Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

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

Shodan Nathan Stephenson, 1st Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. Shodan Nathan Stephenson is a member of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Board of Black Belts and a Jr. Assistant Instructor. Nathan has nearly 4 years of experience in Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu and nearly 2 years experience in Tang Soo Do.
Shodan Nathan Stephenson, 1st Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. Shodan Nathan Stephenson is a member of the Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Board of Black Belts and a Jr. Assistant Instructor. Nathan has nearly 4 years of experience in Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu and nearly 2 years experience in Tang Soo Do.

Devin Stevison, Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu. North Carolina

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

Shodan Devin Stevison, 1st Degree Black Belt Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu and a Jr Assistant Instructor.
Shodan Devin Stevison, 1st 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 Barker is our Tang Soo Do Board Member

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

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 Belize in 8/24. 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.

Our newest Casarez Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu Black Belt board member, David White