Instructors

With 35 years of Martial Arts experience in various systems/styles, Mr. Surrett has trained with and rolled with some of the best in our state. Sensei Surrett currently teaches classes, to armed and unarmed Security Officers, and private classes to students who don’t want to be in a formal class setting.

15+ years of Security, Corrections, and Law Enforcement experience
Mr. Surrett has trained with some of North Carolina’s top instructors in Security and Law Enforcement. Mr. Surrett has provided security for many of our businesses, local, state, and federal governments. Sensei Surrett took an oath to protect the citizens of North Carolina and to defend the US Constitution. Though Sensei Surrett is no longer with the Department of Public Safety as a Correctional Officer, He is a Contracted Private Protection Security Officer for the Department of Homeland Security (Federal Protective Services). Officer Surrett was dual certified and worked with two different Security Companies, both of which carry local, state, and federal contracts. Mr. Surrett has spent his life protecting and teaching others how to defend themselves. The Sekkinsen Goshin Jitsu Karate System is a Martial Arts system that relies heavily on self-defense and personal protection.

Certifications:

  • Founder of Sekkinsen Goshin Jitsu Karate Systems
  • Honorary Doctorate in the Martial Arts Science – Thesis is in the Post section of the site. Given to me by my Peers in the Martial Arts and the Shinja Board of Directors for my years of training and Experience.
  • Black Belt in Karate-Jitsu (hand to hand Combatives) over 35 years experience
  • Master Instructor Certification
  • American Kick Boxing Instructor
  • CPR, First Aid, AED Certification
  • Field Training Officer – (F.T.O.)
  • Substitute Teacher Certification – AB-TECH of Asheville 2003
  • FEMA Certification in Active Shooter Awareness
  • FEMA Certification in Incident Command System
  • Armed and Unarmed Certification from Private Protection Service Board of NC (2010 – 2025)

Former Certifications:

  • Federal Emergence Response Official
  • Former Correction Officer – Office of Staff Development NC Department of Public Safety (2019 – 2022)
  • Basic Law Enforcement Training – Asheville Buncombe Community College (2008-2009)

Our Programs:

  • Close Quarter Combatives – Age restrictions may apply
    •   *   Hand to Hand Tactics
    •   *   Edged Weapons Tactics
    •   *   Self Defense Tactics
    •   *   Improvised Weapons Tactics
    •   *   Baton and Ku baton Tactics
    •   *   Weapon Retention
    •   *   Use Of Force
  • Active Shooter Awareness
  • Weapon Safety
  • Women’s Self Defense
  • Youth Self Defense and Awareness

Current Memberships:

Mr. Surrett is a native of North Carolina, born right here in the mountains. Lived on a farm until he was 19 years, when Mr. Surrett started a public job with the city of Asheville. During the first 5 years Mr. Surrett also worked as a Part Time Park Ranger for the city of Asheville, Provided Security during soft ball, volley ball games and tournaments.

Mr. Surrett began training in Karate at the age of 17, the First Dojo I went to was a Shotokan School.

I only trained a few weeks at this school, in the spring of 1989 I saw a Flyer for a New Karate School opening near my high school. So I went to check it out, I found the instructor very helpful and he and I become Friends.
5 years I trained under Sensei Bohannon, who was a student of Roger Jones the founder of Karakido System.
I know there are a lot of traditionalist who don’t like or support Karakido, but I found the system to be very usefully in self-defense. In fact I use the system as my base system.
After our school Closed, I trained with Sensei John Thomas for 6 months, as private student.

Then in 1995 I began to train with Carl Wilcox, a student of Hanshi Anderson founder of Kwanmukan (Kwanmuzendo-kai)
and in 2007 was promoted to black belt in the USA Karate Federation, in 2011 I opened my Dojo, and it ran for about 9 months. Closed due to my back injury..

2007 I joined the Brotherhood of Martial Artist, a Great Group of Martial Artist!.
In 2008 I was appointed to the Board of Directors, The BHMA is and has been one of the greatest influences in my Martial Arts history. During my time with BHMA I met Dr. John Enger 10th Dan., Dr. Enger has become a great friend and mentor, he holds important Classes and Seminars. I’m honored to be part of the Shinja Martial Arts College and Shinja Buke Ryu System.

Mr. Surrett has 15+ years in law enforcements, Corrections, and Private Security.

I Support the US Armed Forces, Law Enforcement, EMS, and Fire fighters
Clyde Surrett

Cody has been training in the Martial Arts since he was 4 years old (10+ years experience). He is a former state champion and placed 2nd in the Nationals when he was 8 years old. Cody enjoys sparring and self-defense. Officer Cody Surrett has just completed training at the Premier Training Academy, with scores at the top of his class. Cody was part of the City of Asheville Security Team to protect the citizens of Asheville. 

 Certifications:

  • Brown Belt in Sekkinsen Goshin Jitsu
  • Level 1 Kick Boxing 
  • Orange Belt in Kwanmuzen-do-Kai
  • Armed and Un-Armed Security Certifications from North Carolina Private Protection Service Board.

Cody Surrett has experience in basic weapon retention, active shooter training and clearing of rooms.

Former Position:

Cody Surrett was a valued member of the Asheville Security Team.

Classes Thought by Cody:

  • Security Check Point Procedures
  • Assist with Weapons Retention
  • Negative Effect of Social Media in Society 2024 (Asheville Security Team)

Memberships:

Sekkinsen Goshin Jitsu Karate Federation

Note: I am not a legal professional. All information provided here is publicly available and intended for educational purposes only. Sensei Surrett is a skilled expert in karate and self-defense, but he does not have legal expertise.