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 **Last updated on October 31, 2004** Soke, Pro. John H. Casarez - Grandmaster Founder of the Manabi-Masho Jujitsu System. Soke Casarez has over 55 years experience in the Martial Arts. A highly devoted Martial Artist, Soke holds multiple black belts in various styles, and in 55 years has only missed a handfull of training dates. Soke Casarez's achievements include 6 Black Belts in the various styles that he has studied. He has been awarded multiple awards and recognitions from bodies such as the World Head of Family Sokeship Council and the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame. 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 34 years. Soke John Casarez created Manabi-Masho Jujitsu in 1968. Manabi-Masho has continued growing and spreading since it's creation. Soke Casarez still currently and personally teaches at the Hombu Dojo 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 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 50 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. for information on his school and his classes please contact Soke John Casarez. He can be reached at 740-867-8000.   Soke John Casarez using a choking/arm-bar combo technique on student Jack Hatfield. Soke Casarez at many times uses his sense of humor while teaching various techniques at Tri-City School of Martail Arts. | Return Home | Rivers Edge Bujinkan Dojo Home Page | S.S.M.A. and R.E.B.D. Weekly Class Schedule | Kobushi-Do (the Little Warrior Way) | Founder of Manabi-Masho Soke John Casarez | Shihan Mark Murdock | Links Page | Contact Us | Assistant Instructors and More Pictures | Other U.S. Manabi-Masho Dojos | |
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