Fred Neff started his training in the Asian fighting arts at the age of eight. In 1974, Fred Neff received a rank of fifth-degree black belt in karate. Fred Neff was also awarded the title of Shihan in 1974. Fred Neff is proficient in judo, ju-jitsu (ju-jutsu), and certain other methods of chuan-fa (kung-fu or gung-fu). The study of East Asian culture has taken Fred Neff to Hong Kong, Japan, the People's Republic of China and Singapore.

Fred Neff Taught at University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin

For many years, Fred Neff used his knowledge of the martial arts to educate others. Fred Neff has taught karate at the University of Minnesota, the University of Wisconsin, and Inver Hills Community College. He has also organized and supervised karate, kempo, judo, ju-jitsu (ju-jutsu), and self-defense classes for special education programs, public schools, private institutions, and city recreation departments. Included in Fred Neff's martial arts teaching program have been self-defense classes for law enforcement officers.

Awards Presented to Fred Neff

Fred Neff has received many awards for his accomplishments and community involvement, including the Inver Hills College Student Body Excellent Instructor Award - 1973, Minnesota Martial Arts Association Outstanding Instructor Award - 1973, City of St. Paul Citizen of the Month Award - 1975, University of Minnesota Kempo Club Appreciation Award - 1975, Inver Hills College Karate Club - Award for Excellence in Instruction -1976, University of Minnesota Kempo Club - Teaching Appreciation Award - 1978, WCCO Radio Good Neighbor Award - 1985, Lamp of Knowledge Award - 1986, Creative Thinker Award -1986, Justice Award - 1986, Distinguished Service Award in Civic Affairs - 1987, Presidential Medal of Merit - 1990, and the Wisdom Award of Honor - 1998.

Martial Arts Books Authored by Fred Neff

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