Happenings With The Neals

Friday, October 19, 2018

Training Session with Master Hama Yesterday

Yesterday a lightbulb came on for T. He had a breakthrough in his training that is going to be huge in his future sparring. This video doesn’t show the breakthrough that happened but it does show speed. He is getting faster and stronger. Hopefully next week I can get a video of the breakthrough that happened. I couldn’t this time because I was on the floor holding the paddles while Master Hama worked with T. Next time though I’ll get video. For now enjoy this sidekick speed video.

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Feeling Like Fall

It’s finally feeling like Fall. We were in our hoodies all day. This was taken after his morning workout with Master Hama.

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Progressive Training Session 10/16/2018

Sunday, October 14, 2018

T’s tough fighter picture

Sunday Training at Master Hama’s 10/14/2018

Enzo acted scared of T today. There’s a short clip of T fighting Enzo and he beat him. Proud parent moment for sure. Enzo walked away with his head hung low knowing he lost to T.

Carolina Kicks Training 10/13/2018

W.O.W. Training 10/12/2018

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Haircut Today

The boy is always got to look Fly...LOL!

Private Training with Master Wasiu Yesterday

Thursday, October 11, 2018

More training with Master Hama

Tim's 2025 Accomplishments!

Tim had a huge year in 2025, moving through three weight classes. He began in the 61 kg division and finished in the 71 kg division, with the June weight category update shifting the weight classes. Despite all the transitions, Tim made tremendous progress. He earned 4 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals (6 Silver finishes) & 3 Bronze Medals (4 Bronze finishes) - which were his 1st USA National Level Medals. To top all that off he is the record holder for the snatch & total in the Youth 71kg division for WSO Carolinas. A standout year filled with growth, experience, and momentum for Tim.

Heaven Gained a Hero Aug. 16, 1935 to May 16, 2024 - 88 years old

It's hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. Pop (Franklin Eugene Neal) was born in Ashland, KY. He graduated Thomas R. Brown High School and was a proud Army National Guard Veteran. He loved cars and working on them. He loved racing them with his boys, Jeff and Scot. He could fix just about anything. If he didn't have a tool for something then he'd make it. He valued family above everything. He loved traveling and going to amusement parks with his kids and grandkids, especially Disney World. He will forever be missed and forever be in our hearts! (this is not his official Obit)

Doris Jean Stergeon "Nan" Neal

Doris Jean Stergeon Neal, 88, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025 surrounded by family. Born June 13, 1937, to James B. and Opal McDowell Stergeon, Doris was a 1955 graduate of Thomas R. Brown High School, where she met the love of her life, Franklin Neal, who preceded her in death in 2024. Married for over 70 years, Doris and Frank built a life centered on love and family, raising their three children: Elaine, Jeffrey, and Scot. A devoted member of Faith Christian Assembly, Doris cherished homemaking, gardening, floral arranging, crocheting, and reading. Above all, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother—always her family’s biggest cheerleader. She is survived by her 3 children, her 5 grandchildren, and her 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her 2 brothers, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family.