The Warrior Memorial

Students, Sensei's and friends we've lost.

Professor John H. Casarez, Grandmaster 10th Dan
Professor John H. Casarez, Grandmaster 10th Dan

The Founder of the Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu System Passed on October 11, 2024. He was 87 years old. He will be missed by all of us and many others around the world.

Professor John H. Casarez, Grandmaster 10th Dan
Professor John H. Casarez, Grandmaster 10th Dan

Professor Casarez was born on September 26, 1937. He founded Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu in 1968 and it was internationally recognized in March 1993 by the WHFSC.

Professor John H. Casarez, Grandmaster 10th Dan
Professor John H. Casarez, Grandmaster 10th Dan

This is Professor Casarez at 6th Dan in 1979. He was standing in front of his first dojo located at the end of the 6th St. Bridge in Chesapeake, Ohio.

Grandmaster Bob Edwards
Grandmaster Bob Edwards

He was the co founder of Manabi-Masho Ju-Jitsu under Professor Casarez.

Shihan Ed "Papasan" Martin
Shihan Ed "Papasan" Martin
Lee Brothers Jr.
Lee Brothers Jr.
Mark Gottlieb
Mark Gottlieb
Joshia Horkavy
Joshia Horkavy
Julie Goodwin Crary
Julie Goodwin Crary