Master Josh D. Moree Owner, Chief Instructor Sensei Moree's first experience with Martial Arts occurred as a high school student living in Tennessee. He started in Isshinryu Karate when he experienced an unforgettable moment; his instructor showed him a simple escape from a wrist grab. The simplicity and effectiveness of the move made him wonder how he had never seen it before. This one moment made Sensei Moree wonder what else was right in front of him to learn that he had never yet seen.   "IT IS YOUR MARTIAL ART!"

Black Belt Ranking: 4th Dan Ryukyu Kempo (DKI) 3rd Dan Jodoryu Jujitsu (JI) 2nd Dan Small Circle Jujitsu (SCJ) 1st Dan Shuri-Ryu Karate (ISA)   Other Credentials: Modern Arnis Practitioner Judo Practitioner Qi Gong Practitioner Level 1 Reiki Therapist Life Coach

When he moved to Georgia, Sensei Moree started his studies in Shuri-Ryu Karate, a style he now identifies as a great base for learning kata and martial arts basics. It wasn’t until he connected with Clif Bolton and was introduced to Ryukyu Kempo that he felt like he finally understood what martial arts is all about; it was then that he realized that learning martial arts (and even kata) can be a life-long study.  Master Bolton helped gear Sensei Moree into taking what he already knew and adding Kyusho concepts to his martial art training.  If it wasn't for this encounter, Sensei Moree wouldn't be where he is at today.

Sensei Moree continues his training under Grandmaster Dustin Seale of Seale Academy, and Grandmaster TA Frazer, founder of Jodoryu International.  These two elite martial artists have been great influences in furthering Sensei Moree's studies.  One aspect in particularly was by gearing his efforts away from the popularized sport aspect of martial arts into what martial arts should be, combative.

He says, "If you train for sport, you will fight for sport and confine yourself by the rules of that.  If you train for combative, you will be able to do what is needed in a real life situation to protect yourself and your loved ones without the confines of rules."

Over time, Sensei Moree has had the privilege to train under different Grandmasters such as Steve Cooper, Ken Smith, Will Higginbotham, Leon Jay and more.  Though his primary arts are Ryukyu Kempo, Jodoryu Jujitsu, and Small Circle Jujitsu.  he has also had the privilege to continually train in Modern Arnis, Chi Gong, and Judo.  The different influences have certainly taught him invaluable information.

He says, "Many of my instructors have been mentors, not just for fighting but also for living. I enjoy continual training and bringing new concepts to my martial art as well. I say ‘my martial art’ because every one of us who trains eventually adapts our collective influences and personal ethics into what becomes our own martial art."