
Shihan Josh Moree
Chief Instructor
• 6th Dan Black Belt | Ryukyu Kempo | Seale Academy of Martial Arts
• 6th Dan Black Belt and Senior Instructor | Shuri-Te Bujutsu | Shuri Te Bujutu Kai
• 5th Dan Black Belt and Southeast Representative | Small Circle Jujitsu and | Small Circle Jujitsu
• 3rd Black Belt (Lankan Tatlo) | Modern Arnis | International Modern Arnis Federation
• Black Belt | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | Diego Saraiva BJJ
• Judo Brown Belt | Atlanta Judo Midtown
• IBK International Kyokushin Budokai USA representative | Kyokushin Budokai
Shihan Josh D. Moree has trained in martial arts continually since 1998 and founded Evolution X Martial Arts (formerly Atlanta Kyusho and Jujitsu) in 2008. His primary foundation lies in Okinawan martial arts, specifically Ryukyu Kempo and Shuri-te Bujitsu. He also serves as a Southeast Regional Director and black belt in Professor Wally Jay’s Small Circle Jujitsu.
In addition to his Okinawan roots, Shihan Moree holds black belts in Modern Arnis (Filipino Martial Arts) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, with further training in Kyokushin Karate and Judo. As the IBK International Kyokushin Budokai USA Representative, he focuses on a classical mixed martial arts approach that integrates traditional techniques with modern applications to cultivate well-rounded martial artists.
Shihan Moree has taught across the United States and internationally, drawing inspiration from his diverse experiences training with exceptional instructors and students. He believes in blending influences to create a personal martial art that is both effective and adaptable. His teaching philosophy is rooted in respect for tradition while embracing innovation.
“There is the saying, ‘No man is an island.’ I would not be who or where I am without the help of every one of my teachers and students. They all have empowered and enriched my life; for that, I am most thankful.”
In addition to leading EVX, Shihan Moree conducts self-defense workshops for organizations in Atlanta and presents at seminars worldwide. Combining his martial arts expertise with a background in Coaching Psychology, he empowers individuals to develop practical self-defense skills and greater self-confidence.