Background
Neff, Fred Leonard was born on November 1, 1948 in St. Paul. Son of Elliott Ira and Mollie (Poboisk) Neff.
(This book discusses the Japanese Samurai Warrior's histor...)
This book discusses the Japanese Samurai Warrior's history, philosophy, physical conditioning and fighting methods. Fighting techniques include ones used in ju-jutsu, yawara, and kempo. Some of the topics covered are history, philosophy, common questions, conditioning the body for battle, meditation, foundation for defense, movement, dodging, the art of atemi, training suggestions, falling techniques, punches, strikes, foot techniques, blocks, combination of fighting techniques, the art of throwing, escapes, counter move and containment strategy. This book teaches how to plan your defense. The reader learns how to confuse the opponent, turn the tables on an attacker and handle different types of fighters..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0822595311/?tag=2022091-20
(This book discusses the Japanese Samurai Warrior's histor...)
This book discusses the Japanese Samurai Warrior's history, philosophy, physical conditioning and fighting methods. Fighting techniques include ones used in ju-jutsu, yawara, and kempo. Some of the topics covered are history, philosophy, common questions, conditioning the body for battle, meditation, foundation for defense, movement, dodging, the art of atemi, training suggestions, falling techniques, punches, strikes, foot techniques, blocks, combination of fighting techniques, the art of throwing, escapes, counter move and containment strategy. This book teaches how to plan your defense. The reader learns how to confuse the opponent, turn the tables on an attacker and handle different types of fighters..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0822511614/?tag=2022091-20
(This book discusses modern kempo. There is discussion of ...)
This book discusses modern kempo. There is discussion of its historical connection to diverse arts such as shaolin chuan-fa and ju-jutsu. Other topics include kempo philosophy, meditation, physical conditioning, hand positions, stances, movement, dodges, blocks, punches, strikes, and kicks. There are sections on the use of sticking techniques, effective combinations of fighting techniques and the use of strategy to confuse the opponent, plan your defense and handle different types of opponents.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0822511606/?tag=2022091-20
(The book discusses western fighting techniques drawn from...)
The book discusses western fighting techniques drawn from a variety of sources including commando tactics, traditional occidental self-defense techniques, boxing and wrestling. There is discussion on the history of western fighting techniques including the ancient Greek art of pankration, Roman fighting arts, French savate and other western types of personal combat defense. There are lessons in physical conditioning, the foundation of defense, punching, kicking, avoiding being hit, and combinations nations of fighting techniques. Included is a special section on strategy which teaches how to handle fighters of different sizes and strengths. There is also a discussion on strategies for dealing with different types of aggressors.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0822511592/?tag=2022091-20
(This book introduces a dynamic fighting techniques used b...)
This book introduces a dynamic fighting techniques used by ninja, samurai warriors and western combat commando's for use in practical self-defense. The book has lessons on basic principles of personal combat, body conditioning, sensitive areas of the body, stances, movement, defending against attacks, handling prolonged fighting situations, grappling maneuvers, defenses from the ground, and safety considerations for the practice. There is a strategy section that discusses principles for developing a winning battle plan, handling opponents with different body types and dealing with aggressors with different personality types.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0822511657/?tag=2022091-20
Neff, Fred Leonard was born on November 1, 1948 in St. Paul. Son of Elliott Ira and Mollie (Poboisk) Neff.
Bachelor of Science with high distinction, University of Minnesota, 1970; Juris Doctor, William Mitchell College Law, 1976.
Teacher, Hopkins (Minnesota) Public Schools, 1970-1972;
instructor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1974-1976;
private practice, Minneapolis, 1976-1979;
assistant county attorney, Sibley County, Gaylord, Minnesota, 1979-1980;
managing attorney, Hyatt Legal Superior vena cava syndrome, St. Paul, 1981-1983;
regional partner, Hyatt Legal Superior vena cava syndrome, St. Paul, 1983-1985;
professional development partner, Hyatt Legal Superior vena cava syndrome, St. Paul, 1985-1986;
president, Neff Law Firm, PA, Minneapolis, since 1986;
Chief Executive Officer, Professional Development Institute Inc., Edina, Minnesota, since 1994;
also board directors, Professional Development Institute Inc., Edina, Minnesota. Instructor Inver Hills College, 1973-1977. Counsel American Tool Supply Company, St. Paul, 1976-1978.
Consultant National Detective Agency, Inc., St. Paul, 1980-1983. CEOA Basic Legal Svc., Bloomington, since 1990. Chief Executive Officer, board directors Professional Devel.Inst., Inc., Edina, Minnesota, since 1994.
Lecturer, guest instructor University of Wisconsin, River Falls, 1976-1977. Special instructor Hamline U., St. Paul, 1977. Visiting lectr.Coll. St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota, 1977.
Program faculty, consultant Employment Law Seminar for Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Oregon, Employment and Labor Law Seminar for Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina Safety and Health at the Workplace, South Carolina. Labor Law, Ohio Safety at the Workplace. Board directors Acceptance Insurance Holdings, Inc., Omaha;active International Confederation Jurists, 1993.
Member of faculty seminary Arizona Safety at Workplace, Hawaii Employment & Labor, Mississippi Employment & Labor Law, Delaware Employment & Labor, Alaska Employment and Labor Law, Georgia Employment & Labor Law, New Jersey Employment & Labor, Washington EmploymentLaw, Massachusetts Employment & Labor Law, since 1995, Arkansas Employment and Labor Law, Missouri Employment and Labor Law, Iowa Employment and Labor Law, Utah Employment and Labor Law. President Martial Arts Bookstore International, Inc., 1998. President Endless Fist Society, Inc., 1998.
(The book discusses western fighting techniques drawn from...)
(This book introduces a dynamic fighting techniques used b...)
(This book discusses the Japanese Samurai Warrior's histor...)
(This book discusses the Japanese Samurai Warrior's histor...)
(This book discusses modern kempo. There is discussion of ...)
Advisor to board Sibley County Commissioners, 1979-1980. Speaker civic groups, 1976-1982. Member Hennepin County Juvenile Justice Panel, 1980-1982, Hennepin County (Minnesota) Public Defense Conflict Panel, 1980-1982, 86—, Hennepin County Bar Association Advice Panel Law Day, 1987, member district ethics committee, 1990-2004.
Member Panel Union Privilege Legal Services division American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, since 1986, Signature Legal Services, 2003^, Montgomery Wards Legal Services Panel, since 1986, Edina History Society, Decathlon Athletic Club. Charter member Commission for the Battle of Normandy Museum. Founding sponsor Civil Justice Foundation, since 1986.
Member committee for publication Hennepin County Lawyer, 1992. President Endless Fist Society, Inc., since 1998, martial arts website, 2007. Fellow Roscoe Pound Foundation, National District Attorneys Association.
Member American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Minnesota Bar Association (committee on ethics 1994-2004, committee on alternative dispute resolution since 1994), Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, Hennepin County Bar Association (district ethics committee 1990—-2004, Wisconsin Bar Association, Ramsey County Bar Association, American Judicature Society, International Platform Association, American Arbitration Association (panel of arbitrators 1992), Minnesota Martial Arts Association (president 1974-1978, Outstanding Instructor award 1973), Nippon Kobudo Rengokai (board directors North Central States 1972-1976, regional director 1972-1976), Endless Fist Society (president 1998), International confederation Jurists, Edina Chamber of Commerce, Southview Country Club, Masons, Kiwanis, Scottish Rite, Sigma Alpha Museum.
Married Christa Ruth Powell, September 10, 1989. 1 child, Lena.