Meet Our Instructors || Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts

Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts is founded on the principles of teaching excellence, personal attention and tradition. Our 3 senior Masters have more than 80 years of combined experience in the Martial Arts. We provide you with the most complete and effective methods to reach your full potential.

Teaching Excellence

At Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts, our instructors are personally selected, not only for their ability to effectively communicate their knowledge and understanding to students of all ages. Through a special company sponsored program of advanced training they are continuously upgrading their skills. It is no surprise that Mike Neil Traditional Martial Arts instructors are ranked among the finest in the world.

Senior Master Michael T. Neil

Started Training: 1963
Master Ranks in Multiple Styles. Highest Ranks: 7th Degree
World Champion Black Belt Fighting, Forms and Breaking
Self Defense/Personal Safety Expert
Personal Instructor for Law Enforcement Agencies
Internationally Certified Judge/Referee
Profession: Pastor, Retired Software Engineer

Master Barbetta A. Neil

Started Training: 1987
Rank: 5th Degree. Internationally Certified Black Belt Instructor
Certified Cardio Karate Instructor
Cardio Karate Head Instructor
World Champion Black Belt Forms
World Champion Black Belt Fighting
Internationally Certified Judge/Referee
Profession: Teacher/Vocalist (BA Mathematics)

Master Russell R. Mellnick

Started Training 1988
Rank: 4th Degree Certified Black Belt, Tang Soo Do
2nd Degree Certified Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do
Certified Cardio Kickboxing Instructor
Profession: Computer Network Engineer