Description: (American Martial Artist, Actor, Senior Grandmaster, and Founder of American Kenpo Karate)
Ed Parker was a prominent figure in the martial arts community, credited with establishing and standardizing the art of American Kenpo. Throughout his career, he focused on instructing and advocating for martial arts, with a special emphasis on American Kenpo, which he played a key role in making more widespread through his instruction, publications, and displays. Parker was committed to sharing his distinctive self-defense and martial arts approach, impacting numerous students and enthusiasts globally. His influence endures, shaping the landscape of American Kenpo and martial arts as a whole.