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4 unusual facts about Ed Parker


Ed Parker

Of their four surviving children, only his son, Ed Parker Jr., remains active in the system his father created.

He served as one of Elvis Presley's bodyguard during the singer's final years, did movie stunt-work and acting, and was one of the Kenpo instructors of martial arts action movie actor Jeff Speakman.

Long Beach International Karate Championships

The Long Beach International Karate Championships — is an International Karate and martial arts tournament in Long Beach, California that was first held in August 1964 by Kenpo Grandmaster Ed Parker.

The Perfect Weapon

Speakman was a student of and was advised closely by Ed Parker in the making of this film.


William Kwai Sun Chow

His many students included Edmund Parker, Joseph D. and Adriano D. Emperado, Ron Alo, Paul Yamaguchi,Abe KAMAHOAHOA, Bobby Lowe, Ralph Castro, Sam Kuoha, Bill Chun Sr., John Leone, William G. (Billy) Marciarelli (Kachi/Kenpo), and Paul Pung.


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