"I come to you with only Karate, empty hands, I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong; then here are my weapons, Karate, my empty hands."
Edmund Kealoha Parker
Ed Parker
1931 -- 1990
Honolulu
(heart attack)
Vintage Ed Parker Comercial
Edmund Kealoha Parker
American martial artist and teacher
founder of
American Kenpo
Mr. Parker was well known for his business creativity. He helped many martial artists to open their dojos. He was also well known in Hollywood where he trained a great many stunt men and celebrities; most notable was Elvis Presley.The following Black Belts were listed on the Parker family tree:
Presley, Elvis
Bruce Lee
gain national attention by introducing him at his
International Karate ChampionshipsHe served as Elvis Presley's bodyguard during the singer's final years, did movie stuntwork and acting, and was one of the Kenpo instructors of martial arts action movie actor Jeff Speakman.He is best known to Kenpoists as the founder of American Kenpo and is referred to fondly as the "Father of American Karate". He is referred to formally as
Senior Grand Master.
last time Ed Parker walks Elvis to stage (1977)
34 days 19 hr 28 min 42 sec 'til Elvis Week 2007
elvis: une récompense de la tribu d'Indiens de sioux
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