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Sep 10, 2011 · As I understood it, Ed Parker broke off from an art – not Kenpo, but Kempo – after learning far too little to do what he eventually did. Creating a fabricated art with a stolen name, and declaring himself a Super Grand Master. Early on, Ed Parker wore a white gi, as Kempo Karateka do.
Nov 19, 2014 · It is widely accepted that Parker developed most of what became his own martial art. And some of it, as practised today, is very good indeed. But just how "good" was Ed Parker himself? What did he study - and what did he originally teach? We know that Parker was a student of William KS Chow in Hawaii.
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When kenpo karate master and martial arts pioneer Ed Parker died on December 18, 1990, so did a particular era in the history of American martial arts. Black Belt thought it would be appropriate to give some of his friends and students a chance to tell others about the Ed Parker they knew.
It has been arguably stated, “Ed Parker is the father of American Karate.” Although there are some who may take issue with such a claim, there are particulars that are undeniable and those who subscribe to Ed Parker’s lofty status in martial arts history are probably much closer to the truth than they know.
Instead, this martial artist, called by some the “Father of American Kenpo Karate,” has of late revealed to a few faithful followers the secrets of his fighting art. For illusionist Ed Parker, the magic which comprises his repertoire is no mere collection of cheap tricks, however.
