Ed Parker tried to unlock the secrets of Lua a Hawaiian art. Ed was never sucessfull in that he took up with Mormonisn which discouraged this activity, as a result Ed trained with Sam Chow to the Purple belt level and then Adriano Emperado .Actual Hawaiian Artist with a true appeciation for Polynesian culture are now starting to show the relationship with the movements contained in the "Haka" and Lua something Ed could not do, due to his western oreintation to all things Polynesian.
Talon115-all of the stuff that Parker demonstrates was actually tested in the streets by himself, Chow and others. Kenpo and the knife techniques shown actually work quite well in a real situation. It's designed for street fighting, can be used against multiple attackers and keeps you off the ground so that you don't get a mudhole stomped in you.
@stormin580 - tested what exactly in the streets? One would have to be street fighting constantly to make that assertion, and if it was real knife fights then that would be even more unlikely. I would also wonder what kind of person would constantly be getting into altercations, assuming your assertion is correct? What is the source of your info?
Kenpo & knife fighting techniques were both tested in the streets. People fight & learn to fight for different reasons. All I'm going to say is that certain practitioners liked to fight-a lot. Not sure how old you are, but for the generations before us fighting was a whole lot more acceptable, & disputes were settled outside of the courtrooms. People fought & knives occasionally came into play. In HI at the time of Chow and Parker barroom altercations and locals v. military were frequent.
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I think Mr Parker did the best he could with the limited knowledge of the time. Today we know full well what works and what doesn't. So for anyone to study a system that teaches impractical and dangerous techniques is just foolishness.
FMA mean, I believe Filipino Martial Arts, most likely one experienced in knife fighting. It's interesting all the critics show up after he's dead. Please look up Mike Pick for a lesson in Parker Kenpo and knife fighting, then write a comment. Others that have advanced the kenpo knife skills are Paul Mills, Skip Hancock and many more.
@sshaffe4011 Indeed Paul Mills and Skip Hancock - Paul Mills demonstrates some knife skills in one of his speed clips on AKKI YouTube channel, with a part of the new developed Knife Form in 1988 by Mr. Parker: Long Form #8 (not the Old Long Form 7 that can be seen on YouTube - the new Long Form 8 (new Knife Form) has not been put on YouTube yet...
I personally trained with John "Skip" Hancock and would say it is different that Fillipino arts - mr. Hancock has released 2 Blade DVDs
what is a "FMA"?....what ever it is,..it would have no chance against that "--- man". that "man" is someone that changed many lives in this world,..for the better. have some respect.
As an instructor in FMA, I would suggest looking at the history of the person you are commenting on, Mr. Parker introduced FMA to one of the most popular ambassadors of FMA today Guro Dan Inosanto, one of Mr. Parker's students at that time. That is a very gracious act and it shows he respected the knife skills of the FMA enough to lead his own student to that path. There's many common elements to what he is showing here in this clip to FMA.
@sunhelmet Very true! I've always thought that Kenpo's Five Swords technique was based on Angel Cabales's Serrada Escrima system. Inside Sweep defense.
muy bueno el video una de las cosas que no enseña el kempo es el ahorro de movimientos innecesarios y el maestro ed parker lo aplica muy bien por algo es el MAESTRO ED PARKER
Awesome!!!! Finally footage of Ed Parker demonstrating blade techniques!!!
TeddyBear76100 1 month ago
Ed Parker tried to unlock the secrets of Lua a Hawaiian art. Ed was never sucessfull in that he took up with Mormonisn which discouraged this activity, as a result Ed trained with Sam Chow to the Purple belt level and then Adriano Emperado .Actual Hawaiian Artist with a true appeciation for Polynesian culture are now starting to show the relationship with the movements contained in the "Haka" and Lua something Ed could not do, due to his western oreintation to all things Polynesian.
SuperKenster1 6 months ago
One of the greatest thinkers and innovators in the martial arts ever, Period.
45vincentconnolly 1 year ago
damn he was fast! precise like a boxer..imo. id say fast a bruce lee or faster..cmon, lets see everyone's panties in a bunch...lol.
osbornehunter 1 year ago
like kenpo or not, this man could move and explode..much respect
MrByaeger 1 year ago 2
@MrByaeger Agreed!
talon115 1 year ago
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why good people die young... r.i.p. mr. parker
MoDave 1 year ago
Larry Tatum does that hand combo on 2:50 - it's on one of his You Tube clips
spadaydaga 2 years ago
it scares me how fast that man was.... r.i.p. mr. parker
lehel89 2 years ago
Sure wish I could find some videos on Micheal Pick. Have been unable to.
sexee509 2 years ago
Talon115-all of the stuff that Parker demonstrates was actually tested in the streets by himself, Chow and others. Kenpo and the knife techniques shown actually work quite well in a real situation. It's designed for street fighting, can be used against multiple attackers and keeps you off the ground so that you don't get a mudhole stomped in you.
Stormin580 2 years ago
@stormin580 - tested what exactly in the streets? One would have to be street fighting constantly to make that assertion, and if it was real knife fights then that would be even more unlikely. I would also wonder what kind of person would constantly be getting into altercations, assuming your assertion is correct? What is the source of your info?
bujin21 2 years ago
Kenpo & knife fighting techniques were both tested in the streets. People fight & learn to fight for different reasons. All I'm going to say is that certain practitioners liked to fight-a lot. Not sure how old you are, but for the generations before us fighting was a whole lot more acceptable, & disputes were settled outside of the courtrooms. People fought & knives occasionally came into play. In HI at the time of Chow and Parker barroom altercations and locals v. military were frequent.
Stormin580 2 years ago
Source of info Master Al Tracy my instructor-any more stupid questions?
Stormin580 2 years ago
Fantastic video, I'm amazed at all the footage of SGM PArker there is on youtube
MrBeckett74 2 years ago
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I think Mr Parker did the best he could with the limited knowledge of the time. Today we know full well what works and what doesn't. So for anyone to study a system that teaches impractical and dangerous techniques is just foolishness.
talon115 2 years ago
@talon115 "Limited knowlege of the time?"
He honed his system until he unexpectedly died in 1990...not 1950.
And 'American Kenpo' is known for progressing and improving itself - it's not a static martial art...although it is regimented.
If you're talking about the "improvements" to the martial arts through the ring sport "MMA"...well, lol @ that.
Deilgyre 1 year ago
FMA mean, I believe Filipino Martial Arts, most likely one experienced in knife fighting. It's interesting all the critics show up after he's dead. Please look up Mike Pick for a lesson in Parker Kenpo and knife fighting, then write a comment. Others that have advanced the kenpo knife skills are Paul Mills, Skip Hancock and many more.
sshaffe4011 2 years ago 3
@sshaffe4011 Indeed Paul Mills and Skip Hancock - Paul Mills demonstrates some knife skills in one of his speed clips on AKKI YouTube channel, with a part of the new developed Knife Form in 1988 by Mr. Parker: Long Form #8 (not the Old Long Form 7 that can be seen on YouTube - the new Long Form 8 (new Knife Form) has not been put on YouTube yet...
I personally trained with John "Skip" Hancock and would say it is different that Fillipino arts - mr. Hancock has released 2 Blade DVDs
TeddyBear76100 1 month ago
orale que velocidad por eso el es un gran maestro
hiperhhh 2 years ago
all stuff looks good during demonstration. When it's on the street it's always different.
talon115 2 years ago
Hahahahahaha. Thanks, I needed that.
hollywood1340 2 years ago
an FMA man would slice and dice the fat man
gomergilligan 2 years ago
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hawaiijoejonasluver 2 years ago
neither can you, coward - but I'd show my face to you anytime - stupid haole!
gomergilligan 2 years ago
Will be partying with you soon Patty - don't worry - I'll find you - after all - don't wanna be a coward, right puta?
gomergilligan 2 years ago
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hawaiijoejonasluver 2 years ago
what is a "FMA"?....what ever it is,..it would have no chance against that "--- man". that "man" is someone that changed many lives in this world,..for the better. have some respect.
fyveswordz1 2 years ago
As an instructor in FMA, I would suggest looking at the history of the person you are commenting on, Mr. Parker introduced FMA to one of the most popular ambassadors of FMA today Guro Dan Inosanto, one of Mr. Parker's students at that time. That is a very gracious act and it shows he respected the knife skills of the FMA enough to lead his own student to that path. There's many common elements to what he is showing here in this clip to FMA.
sunhelmet 2 years ago 6
@sunhelmet Very true! I've always thought that Kenpo's Five Swords technique was based on Angel Cabales's Serrada Escrima system. Inside Sweep defense.
spadaydaga 1 year ago
muy bueno el video una de las cosas que no enseña el kempo es el ahorro de movimientos innecesarios y el maestro ed parker lo aplica muy bien por algo es el MAESTRO ED PARKER
abakuasound 2 years ago
si lastima que SGM Parker nunca enseño Kempo.......
pablotestori 2 years ago
ajajjajajajaj AMAZING... shirt... the best
moroni1970 3 years ago
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hawaiijoejonasluver 3 years ago
Dam at 54.0 mark Ed is like lighting. He was the best thing for Elvis.
cbreeze1525 3 years ago
too bad it didnt save his life
anthonysmith73 2 years ago
?? He died of a heart attack. Are you familiar with some martial art technique that makes you immortal??
mstea001 2 years ago
Es lo mejor es velocidad pura y tecnica perfecta, ningun otro como el Gran Maestro.
czrf1 4 years ago
sorprendente la velocidad del viejito
zkamikaze 4 years ago
What can I add thanks soooo much for all of your rare glimpses at GM Parker. It makes me miss him a little more.
docdice 4 years ago
AMAZING... shirt...
CobraLord 4 years ago
The Father of American Karate speaks.
Rare and fantastic.
Major concepts covered in this.
kenpolife 4 years ago 7
Amazing!!Thanx for posting man!!!
fuzzface23 4 years ago