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about Fred Neff-authorFred Neff Awarded Title of Shihan
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. He was also awarded the title of Shihan. Fred Neff is also proficient in kempo, judo, ju-jitsu (ju-jutsu), and certain other methods of chuan-fa (kung-fu or gung-fu). Master Fred Neff's study of East Asian culture has taken him to Hong Kong, Japan, the People's Republic of China and Singapore. For many years, Fred Neff has 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. New Hope-Plymouth Post, November 22, 1973. Fred Neff has received many awards for his (Fred Neff) 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; Community Leader Award-1987; Key of Success Award-1987; Distinguished Service Award in Civic Affairs-1987; Presidential Medal of Merit-1990; the Wisdom Award of Honor-1998; and the Ronald Reagan Gold Medal 2004. Fred Neff is the author of 19 books including: Everybody's Book Of Self-Defense; Lessons From The Western Warriors; Lessons From The Eastern Warriors; Lessons From The Fighting Commandos; Lessons From The Samurai; Lessons From The Art Of Kempo; Lessons From The Japanese Masters; Basic Karate Handbook; Self-Protection Guidebook For Girls and Women, and Keeping Fit. |
