March 19, 1931- December 15, 1990
Honolulu, Hawaii

 A Short Biography

I was once told by a fellow black belt at a gathering in honor of Mr. Parker that "Tomorrow is promised to no one".   How true were those words that his father had told him.  The world has  truly lost a unique and loved individual in Ed Parker.  We will  miss his physical presense, however, we should not forget the many lessons and teaching gifts that he bestowed on us all. American Kenpo was his passion. Our true tribute to Ed Parker is to continue what he once poured his heart and soul into...American  Kenpo.   The future of the Art is now ours to continue and expand.  Let those of us who truly understand what and how to use the keys of motion, continue to share our talents with each other as he did.  "There are two ways to spread the light:...One is to be the candle, the other, is to be the mirror...that reflects it".