Ed Parker

Ed Parker
Born
Edmund Kealoha Parker

(1931-03-19)March 19, 1931
DiedDecember 15, 1990(1990-12-15) (aged 59)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Occupation(s)Martial artist, actor, stunt performer
Years active1949−1990
ChildrenEd Parker Jr.
Martial arts career
StyleAmerican Kenpo, Judo, Boxing,
Teacher(s)William Kwai-sun Chow, James Mitose
RankSenior Grand Master of American Kenpo
Notable studentsBenny Urquidez, Dan Inosanto, Elvis Presley, Jeff Speakman, Chuck Norris, Robert Culp

Edmund Kealoha Parker (March 19, 1931 – December 15, 1990) was an American martial artist, who founded and codified the art of American Kenpo.[1]

  1. ^ Chris Crudelli (2008). The Way of the Warrior. Dorling Kindersley Ltd. p. 315. ISBN 978-14-0533-750-2.