The Rockford Files
1974
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Parker helped Bruce Lee gain national attention by introducing him at his International Karate Championships. He served as one of Elvis Presley's bodyguards during the singer's final years. He is best known to Kenpoists as the founder of American Kenpo and is referred to fondly as the "Father of American Kenpo."
Nov 29, 2022 · Ed Parker was one of the greatest Kempo Karate fighters on the planet! Bruce Lee had a REAL FIGHT against him and this is what happened. 𝘽𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙙𝙮 - 𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙚 ...
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Jan 5, 2022 · Ed Parker, Elvis Presley's bodyguard and a well-known martial artist, inadvertently helped launch Bruce Lee's legendary movie career. Here's how.
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Bruce Lee made another appearance at Ed Parker's 1967 U'S. Internationals Karate tournament in Long Beach, California. The 1967 video footage has been preserved at a higher quality than the earlier 1964 footage. He demonstrates his fast speed, launching quick eye strikes before his opponent can block.
Restored Footage of Bruce Lee's Demonstration at Ed Parker’s International Karate Championships in Long Beach, California on July 30th, 1967.
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Mr. Parker and Bruce Lee. (from Ed Parker Sr. Facebook page) "A few years ago I began writing a book about young Bruce Lee and his time amid the pioneering martial arts culture of the San Francisco Bay Area during the early 1960s.
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Dec 21, 2023 · Parker's cover story features his journey, detailing his experiences, philosophy, and the evolution of American Kenpo. The story also dives into his innovative approach to promoting martial arts including his masterpiece the “Internationals” in Long Beach, CA where Bruce Lee was first discovered.
