Ed Parker was one of America's foremost Karate Pioneers. He was the undisputed "Father" of American Karate having opened the first Karate studio in 1954. His credits include many other first, such as the first:

• To conduct a Karate class on a university campus.

• Faculty member to teach Karate on a university campus.

• Authentic Karate technical advisor for TV. and movies in the US.

• To publish a Rule Booklet specifically for Karate free-style competition; and many more

     He was a native of Honolulu, Hawaii and a graduate of Kamehameha High School. He also graduated from the Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah where he obtained a B.S. degree in Sociology and Psycology.

     As Ed Parker learned Karate in Hawaii, he realized the need for new innovations to combat modern day method of fighting. To fulfill this need, he developed revolutionary concepts and theories that are practical - not classical. As a result, his innovative concepts and ideas have enhanced the Martial Arts in America.

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