Neil began his martial arts training in 1981 in the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do under Master J.B. Chung. He also studied Judo and Kendo during his youth. Neil began his study of Chinese martial arts in 1996 under Shifu Ferreira at the Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association. Neil also has researched Bei Shaolinquan, classical Chinese weapons and Chinese martial arts history. He has also had his work on historical Chinese weapons published in Kung Fu Qigong Magazine. Neil is currently an Instructor for the Shaolin Youth program.
His accomplishments in competitions have been:
- Most accomplished competitor in the First USKSF North Regional Tournament, held in Madison, WI May 2006
- Bronze medal in Traditional Northern Open Hand at the International Chinese Kuoshu Championships - 2006
- Gold medal in Traditional Straightsword at the International Chinese Kuoshu Championships - 2006
- Best Male Taolu Competitor at the 2nd USKSF North Regional Tournament, held in Madison, WI May 2007
