The following is a list of James W. McNeil’s internal martial arts education:

 

1966 – 1973

Studied under Master Haumea (Tiny) Lefiti. Obtained the highest degree Black Belt given at that time for Splashing Hands fighting techniques.    
 

1973 – 1977
Studied under Sifu Ralph Shun learning southern style Shaolin Five Animals, Wing Chun, Iron Hand and weapons. Obtained the rank of Master Instructor in June, 1976    
 

1977 – 1984
Studied under Master Hsu Hong-Chi in Taipei, Taiwan. Received extensive training in the arts of Chi-Kung and Hsing-I. Was also taught Tui-Na, Acupressure massage, Taoist sexual techniques and meditation. Obtained a 4th degree Black belt in Hsing-I in 1983.    
 

1984 – 1987
Studied under Sifu Chin Chen-Yen in Taipei, Taiwan. Trained in Tzu Men-Chuan system (Poison Fingers) and advanced training in Iron Hand.    
 

1983 – 1996
Studied under Master Pan Wing-Chow, Taipei, Taiwan, since 1983. Trained in Chen style Tai-Chi.    
 

1983 – 2001
Master Chiao Chang-Hung, Taipei, Taiwan. Receiving advanced training in Little Nine Heaven Kung-Fu consisting of fighting, sword and Shih-Shui Kung.    
Taught Pa-Kua and advanced Hsing-I. Further training in Taoist Sexual techniques and high levels of Chi-Kung and Nei-Kung therapy, along with advanced Meditation.    
 

James McNeil has obtained the following degrees in clinical hypnotherapy:

 

Bachelor of Clinical Hypnotherapy – American Institute of Hypnotherapy in 1988    
Bachelor of Science Hypnotherapy – American Institute of Hypnotherapy in 1989    
Doctorate of Clinical Hypnotherapy – American Institute of Hypnotherapy in 1990