About
Karate master who founded the first school for Americanized karate in the United States in 1954. He is credited with popularizing the fighting style known as American Kenpo Karate.
Before Fame
He was born in Honolulu and began practicing Judo at age twelve.
Trivia
He was the fight choreographer on the 1991 film The Perfect Weapon.
Family Life
He had a son named Ed Parker Jr.
Associated With
Among his most notable pupils is martial artist and actor Chuck Norris.
