 | | "I come to you with only Karate, empty hands, I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor; should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong; then here are my weapons Karate, my empty hands." - Ed Parker |
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Founded by the late Senior
Grandmaster Ed Parker, the International Kenpo Karate Association was
established to help govern Kenpo throughout the world. Mr. Parker, the
undisputed, “Father of American Kenpo,” taught and inspired hundreds and
thousands of martial artists. Almost every Kenpo practitioner and Kenpo
organization can trace their roots back to the I.K.K.A. and Mr. Parker.
Mr. Parker accomplished more then most men could complete in a lifetime.
His passion for obtaining new knowledge never ceased as he continued to
refine and expand the art of Kenpo. However, his greatest accomplishment
went far beyond the art he developed or the books he wrote, it lies
within the countless number of people whose lives were deeply touched by
his sincerity, generosity, kindness, integrity, compassion,
spirituality, love and friendship.
The International Kenpo Karate Association, more than any other
association, felt it was an honor to be able to labor love that Mr.
Parker left for us – continuing to perpetuate and revolutionize Kenpo
through sound logic, concepts and principles. Bringing Kenpo on top, by
breaking traditional bands of keeping our focus on the positive aspects
of life.
The I.K.K.A was an organization that was a home for all Kenpo
practitioners to benefit from and welcomed all who wished to join.
Although, the I.K.K.A is currently inactive, No one will ever replace
our Grandmaster, Mr. Parker – for he never taught any one person
everything. However, he did teach everything to each student
collectively – focusing on the individual strengths of each student.
Therefore, as a tribute, we feel it is important to network, to form
unity in heart, mind, soul and strength – sharing the knowledge Mr.
Parker has left with each of us...
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