TAEKWONDO STAFF

By assembling people who not only have the qualifications to teach but also possess great character traits and values is what truly sets us apart. We feel that you would be hard pressed to find a better staff anywhere! Faulkner's Dance & Gymnastics is a group of highly trained and qualified professionals, considered to be the finest and most knowledgeable in their field. Working together for a common goal to build self-esteem and sport makes our staff unparalleled.

Our team of instructors, coaches and staff members ensure that each gymnast, dancer, cheerleader, taekwondo or whatever you participate in is given the best possible experience. Staff at Faulkner's Dance & Gymnastics have the ability to work with every level of athlete, from beginner to professional. Helping each individual to reach their full potential is the end result. Our talented faculty brings to Faulkner's Dance & Gymnastics years of professional experience from the national stage, television, film, gymnastics national competitions and Broadway as well as local productions.

Erik Neill Master Erik Neill: Director of Taekwondo

Master Erik Neill is Senior Chief Instructor and Owner of Neill's Taekwondo and Fitness in Chapel Hill. Master Neill curently is a 5th degree black belt. Master Neill and his staff are all nationally certified through the Taekwondo and Budo Alliance. Master Neill's staff has been trained and tested, and then personally approved by Master Neill. Master Neill began doing taekwondo under the direction of Jewell H. Allen in 1986 at the former home of Faulkner's Dance & Gymnastics in Daniel Boone. Master Neill currently is trained by Master J. Dowdy who currently is a 9th degree black belt and the founder of the American College of Martial Arts. Master Dowdy has trained Master Neill for over 2 years. Master Neill and several of his staff and students currently take gymnastics at Faulkner's preparing for competition in Extreme Martial Arts. Master Neill is proud to be certified under Master Hendrix in the Progressive Taekwondo and Budo Alliance. Master Neill continues to be trained by Master Hendrix who is a 7th degree black belt in the ITF. Master Hendrix has been training Master Neill for 20 years.
Jake Martin Jake Martin: Taekwondo Assistant Director

Jake Martin currently is a 3rd Degree Black Belt and staff instructor at Neill's Taekwondo and Fitness. Jake specializes in all types of martial arts like his teacher Master Neill. Jake is nationally certified through the Taekwondo and Budo Alliance.
Becky Watkins Becky Watkins: Taekwondo Instructor

Becky Watkins holds three black belts in various styles of Taekwondo, including a 3rd degree black belt from Master Neill and has been training in martial arts for over 15 years. She has been competing in taekwondo and jujitsu tournaments for over 10 years and holds more than 20 first places. Becky has been teaching martial arts to kids and adults for over 10 years and is a nationally certified instructor through the Progressive Taekwondo and Budo Alliance.