Well, all good things come to an end. At
least for this year. Many of you may know by now that the
Tournament is canceled for 2000. Sad but true. Poor turnout the last few years and
declining interest prevent the longest running tournament toend.
The IKC's may
not go on this year,
But the memories are in our
hearts.
The once Big Time Kenpo
Dynasty,
That gave us all our starts.
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All of those
that are "famous" now,
Can recall the "good ole
days",
Of all the friendship, blood
and tears,
We shared upon that stage.
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Many went on to
become Movie Stars,
It was here they got their
start,
Lee, Kelly, Norris, Speakman,
& Ed Parker,
We all enjoyed your parts.
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We all would
gather and shoot the breeze,
Over dinner, drink or the
pool.
It was a time to share our
Kenpo thoughts,
Or just plain act a fool.
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We proved this
vision of our Kenpo Great,
That his noble intentions
indeed were keen,
To develop the spirit of the
competitive heart,
And give us our own vehicle
to be seen.
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Many
organizations have spawned anew,
With new and exciting Kenpo
drills,
We now won't be able to show
them off,
Which gives me the Kenpo
Chills.
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So lets just
hope that things get worked out soon
And once again we all can
share,
The fun times and
competition,
Of all Ed K. Parker's Kenpo
Heirs.
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Dennis Conatser
Dennis Conatser
2-9-2000
Dedicated to preserving the memory of
the Original Founder and Senior Grandmaster of
American Kenpo: Edmund Kealoha Parker
Sr. Note: anyone having poems they would
