Kamae McNeill

Born in Brooklyn, New York this U.S. Marine has his doctorates in martial arts philosophy and martial sciences. While on his tour of duty, McNeill was able to study under an 8th degree black belt in jujutsu. After his tour Dr. McNeill went on to teaching here in Rochester. He has taught at the Universtiy of Rohester and at RIT as an assistant instructor. He then became a senior instructor at Nazareth College.

One of his greatest accomplishments includes coming up with a new martial arts system. He is the founder of the American Goshinjutsu system that uses three forms of martial arts that focuses on limb manipulation by the application of pressure points. The three forms consist of: Akijutsu, Okinawan Jujustsu, and Kodokan Judo. The Martial Arts Alliance and the International Federation of Ju-Jutsuans went on to certifying this system making it a credible and a viable form of martial arts.

Dr. McNeill has also excelled in many other aspects of athleticism. He has won several medals, awards, and titles including two gold medals, one from the N.Y.C. Judo games and the other, from the Jr. Olympics in Judo (1976). He has also won the open and regional heavy weight champion titles (1984,1982) and currently holds the title for the greater Rochester international karate championship. With a fighting record of 30 wins, he is someone that literally fights his own battles in life.

Dr. McNeill is a man of man accomplishments but still finds time to keep involved in the community. He is involved with the boy scouts of America, East H.S. after school program, City recreation services of Rochester, Monroe plan Inc, Geneseo college, Adams street recreational center and many more.

Dr. Kamae McNeil is the highest-ranking Jujustsu artist in New York State and the 6th highest in the United States.