How on earth did you determine that he is/was one of the greatest fighters/masters on earth? When do we see videos, or are there any videos of him in an actual street fight, or a competitive event in which we can see these “great skills” of his put to the real test? Remember, everyone looks impressive when they are using their own students or someone else’s students who is not resisting.
+Rizal Djohan Agreed! I'm referring to his ability to control his strikes like that. My friends teachers teacher had the chance to work with him back in the day. My teacher also worked with him in Hawaii. Grand Master Agrella. Said he was one hell of a fighter.
I believe, but could be wrong that Master Parker is using the concept of reaction force when you hear him slapping himself with the opposite hand while striking. I also believe he uses his body as a springboard so he doesn't have to use his muscles to slow down his hand movements in between strikes.
Qué bueno hubiese sido asistir a un seminario con este señor, creo que más de un kenpoista que no tuvo la oportunidad lo desea muchísimo al ver estos fragmentos. La buena mercadotecnia y haber expandido un arte marcial por todo el mundo, siendo solo un americano y no un asiático como es acostumbrando ver, grande Ed Parker por dar esa idea de defensa personal y que hoy muchas partes hablan del kenpo americano.👍
Funny how a bunch of keyboard warriors can look at an old video and decide someone's worth. This man was a badass and anyone that ever stood in front of him knew that. Trust me on that or not, but you don't know what you don't know. Everything he did, he did for a reason and when you have the knowledge it makes sense.
Ron Chapél Exactly Mr. Chapel people don’t realize this is a training seminar showing the movements not an exhibition. I never got to meet SGM Parker but it is clear to see he moves with direct intention and explicit power. Like yourself and his higher ranking black belts it was passed on. “To hear is to doubt, to see is to be deceived, but to feel is to believe”- SGM Ed Parker
So true Mr Chapel, how you been...hope all is well! Student of Dave Sites and Steve Hatfield here...worked with Mr Parker several times at different seminars...to only feel him hit you....if these jokers only knew....
It’s curious how such a powerful man could only contain his life force in that body for less than sixty years. You can kinda see here when he gets up that he’s out of shape, having a hard time getting up without using his arm to brace himself. Would never want to receive a strike or kick from him. What a work horse
Rule number one in Martial Arts.... Never show what you know outside your circle of followers, if you have to do it always less information is better, otherwise your enemies will destroy you. This is the problem when you show too much outside your circle....you become vulnerable to criticism.
No he was not his bodyguard he was elvis's garnd master. Gil Hibben, and a few other Parker black belt's were part of the Memphis Mafia and Elvis's personal bodyguards. Elvis and his wife Priscilla were students of Great Grand Master Parker in his West Los Angeles School or Pasadena school THAT I'm not to solid on.
@@tonywilson4339 Mr. Parker, according to him, was NOT Elvis's bodyguard. Elvis was a student and Mr. Parker often traveled with him as did others. Elvis had a cadre of bodyguards, some of which were also Mr. Parker's students. Once again, according to Mr. Parker himself, he was not Elvis's bodyguard, that was what the press called him.
@@kybone25 If you closely at Ed's right foot, you will see that he stepped on the edge of his foot which slipped out underneath him and caused home to loose balance and fall. Had he stepped correctly, he would have maintained a solid base. It took me several times to catch it because I really had a hard time understanding why he fell. It also didn't help when the assistant also tilted him off balance as well.
@@fredvela6994 keeping in mind that Mr. Parker was training in judo before he started training with William Chow in Kenpo. To me it looks like he was doing an inward foot sweep and take down. He had already stepped on and pinned the other foot. Standard judo to me.
ED PARKER IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROMOTION OF MARTIAL ARTS AROUND THE WORLD AND HE IS AN INNOVATOR. STOP AND THINK HE WAS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WORLDS ONLY TWO SUPER STARS= ELVIS PRESLEY AND BRUCE LEE! ELVIS LOVED MARTIAL ARTS AND PROMOTED IN HIS PERFORMANCES, AND BRUCE LEE CHANGED THE WORLD. MR. PARKER WAS THE WIND BENEATH THE WINGS!! THAT WAS HIS JOB!
That is incorrect. Mr. Parker was not anyone's bodyguard. Elvis was a friend and student, and occasionally Mr. Parker traveled with him. Elvis already had a cadré of bodyguards on his payroll. The media decided he was a "bodyguard."
Gil Hibben was one of Elvis's bodyguards and correct me if I am incorrect, part of the Memphis Mafia. GGM Parker was Elvis's Master Instructor til 4th Degree Black.
Opinions are like assholes , everyone has one , and everyone has the wright to express those opinions even when it shows how uninformed and closed minded one can be like yourself !
Then how come I've used this very martial arts training to defend myself in the streets or my honor in various situations in my life. It was well worth learning
Ed parquer quisas partio haciendo algo bueno pero termino combirtiendose en un chanta...... tomo conocimientos chinos y japoneces y los desfiguro tanto que perdieron su real utilidad y pasaron al olvido... soy un ex kempoista por eso lo digo ...
One of the greatest fighters and a Master of Martial Arts
How on earth did you determine that he is/was one of the greatest fighters/masters on earth? When do we see videos, or are there any videos of him in an actual street fight, or a competitive event in which we can see these “great skills” of his put to the real test? Remember, everyone looks impressive when they are using their own students or someone else’s students who is not resisting.
Who did Ed ever fight ??? Lol. Lol.
MR. PARKER KEPT ENDEAVORING TO IMPROVE HIS MARTIAL ART, WITH AN OPEN MIND AND ENDLESS SEARCH.
ELVIS & martial art brought me here ... and I don't regret it !
Thank you for the video. The music was nice, but it interview with me hearing Mr. Parker's words.
He's pulling everything and even then you still feel the ferocity of his strikes.
+Kevin Parsakia the ferocity is only perceptive, it comes from the sound and the sound comes from his slapping his own chest.
+Rizal Djohan Agreed! I'm referring to his ability to control his strikes like that. My friends teachers teacher had the chance to work with him back in the day. My teacher also worked with him in Hawaii. Grand Master Agrella. Said he was one hell of a fighter.
I believe, but could be wrong that Master Parker is using the concept of reaction force when you hear him slapping himself with the opposite hand while striking. I also believe he uses his body as a springboard so he doesn't have to use his muscles to slow down his hand movements in between strikes.
+fcardvark he slaps himself so strikes sound faster.
Agrella?
Thank you for posting.
wow, what a fantastic training hall
Qué bueno hubiese sido asistir a un seminario con este señor, creo que más de un kenpoista que no tuvo la oportunidad lo desea muchísimo al ver estos fragmentos.
La buena mercadotecnia y haber expandido un arte marcial por todo el mundo, siendo solo un americano y no un asiático como es acostumbrando ver, grande Ed Parker por dar esa idea de defensa personal y que hoy muchas partes hablan del kenpo americano.👍
Like a chessplayer, he is a tactical master! 😍💖🕊️
Ty for posting.Much love from the MN,Parker school.
Funny how a bunch of keyboard warriors can look at an old video and decide someone's worth. This man was a badass and anyone that ever stood in front of him knew that. Trust me on that or not, but you don't know what you don't know. Everything he did, he did for a reason and when you have the knowledge it makes sense.
Ron Chapél Exactly Mr. Chapel people don’t realize this is a training seminar showing the movements not an exhibition. I never got to meet SGM Parker but it is clear to see he moves with direct intention and explicit power. Like yourself and his higher ranking black belts it was passed on. “To hear is to doubt, to see is to be deceived, but to feel is to believe”- SGM Ed Parker
So true Mr Chapel, how you been...hope all is well! Student of Dave Sites and Steve Hatfield here...worked with Mr Parker several times at different seminars...to only feel him hit you....if these jokers only knew....
Amen brother
Ron Love you Brother! You are Legendary!!!!!
@@chrismorgan3158 That's why you speak from conviction. You know what it felt like and I certainly did as well. :)
It’s curious how such a powerful man could only contain his life force in that body for less than sixty years. You can kinda see here when he gets up that he’s out of shape, having a hard time getting up without using his arm to brace himself. Would never want to receive a strike or kick from him. What a work horse
You've been watching too many movies. Keep living and you'll have all the answers to that question.
ed paker meet gary spiers and terry oneil when he came to london uk
Full contact isn't a good idea it would insure your reincarnation very quickly! so these CONTROLLED not pulled punches are for safety.
That looks like my Instructor! MR WEDLAKE in the crowd
Rule number one in Martial Arts....
Never show what you know outside your circle of followers, if you have to do it always less information is better, otherwise your enemies will destroy you. This is the problem when you show too much outside your circle....you become vulnerable to criticism.
Well then Parker violated your rule by trying to make a business out of his style.
is that paul mills at 2:12?
It’s all good when they stand still. Thank the war gods for the cage which brought true martial enlightenment.
trust me he was tough in real life ask other people in the martal arts world also he was elivs presleys bodyguard
No he was not his bodyguard he was elvis's garnd master.
Gil Hibben, and a few other Parker black belt's were part of the Memphis Mafia and Elvis's personal bodyguards.
Elvis and his wife Priscilla were students of Great Grand Master Parker in his West Los Angeles School or Pasadena school THAT I'm not to solid on.
Yes, he was seriously tough, but he was NOT Elvis's bodyguard.
@@rchapel ed parker was elvis bodyguard hes even back stage with him on his last concert
@@tonywilson4339 Mr. Parker, according to him, was NOT Elvis's bodyguard. Elvis was a student and Mr. Parker often traveled with him as did others. Elvis had a cadre of bodyguards, some of which were also Mr. Parker's students. Once again, according to Mr. Parker himself, he was not Elvis's bodyguard, that was what the press called him.
@@rchapel ok
Wow, that fall must have been really embarrassing but things happen!
Think it was deliberate. To show what happens if the opponent grabbing you doesn't let go after you hit him. Something like that.
@@kybone25 If you closely at Ed's right foot, you will see that he stepped on the edge of his foot which slipped out underneath him and caused home to loose balance and fall. Had he stepped correctly, he would have maintained a solid base. It took me several times to catch it because I really had a hard time understanding why he fell. It also didn't help when the assistant also tilted him off balance as well.
@@fredvela6994 keeping in mind that Mr. Parker was training in judo before he started training with William Chow in Kenpo. To me it looks like he was doing an inward foot sweep and take down. He had already stepped on and pinned the other foot. Standard judo to me.
ED PARKER IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROMOTION OF MARTIAL ARTS AROUND THE WORLD AND HE IS AN INNOVATOR. STOP AND THINK HE WAS DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WORLDS ONLY TWO SUPER STARS= ELVIS PRESLEY AND BRUCE LEE! ELVIS LOVED MARTIAL ARTS AND PROMOTED IN HIS PERFORMANCES, AND BRUCE LEE CHANGED THE WORLD. MR. PARKER WAS THE WIND BENEATH THE WINGS!! THAT WAS HIS JOB!
This wont work against a skilled fighter
He was Elvis Presley's bodyguard for a reason.
Yes because at that time they never had such a thing as the UFC to prove that its nonsense...today everyone does martial arts and that wont work.
Not a lot of brain cells in the comments.
Ed Parker: Elvis Presley's personal bodyguard.
That is incorrect. Mr. Parker was not anyone's bodyguard. Elvis was a friend and student, and occasionally Mr. Parker traveled with him. Elvis already had a cadré of bodyguards on his payroll. The media decided he was a "bodyguard."
Gil Hibben was one of Elvis's bodyguards and correct me if I am incorrect, part of the Memphis Mafia.
GGM Parker was Elvis's Master Instructor til 4th Degree Black.
Ed Parker chose Gene LeBell to represent martial artists against a boxer.
Yes, that is true. They were friends and Mr. Parker always said Gene was the toughest man he had ever met.
@@rchapel You look pretty tough yourself.
amazing man. he was able to dupe so many people for so many years only by striking his own Gi to make his strikes sound better
Opinions are like assholes , everyone has one , and everyone has the wright to express those opinions even when it shows how uninformed and closed minded one can be like yourself !
Then how come I've used this very martial arts training to defend myself in the streets or my honor in various situations in my life. It was well worth learning
@@Kamingo170 These peasents would suck Mr. Parker off in person
@@AventusEntertainment hahahahahaha so funny bro wow any more jokes?
And you are grossly misinformed and unknowledgeable. Clearly, you never stood in front of the man and took a "lesson."
Those warm up basics areterribly performed. Yellow belts know better yet this guy has a black belt on.
Ed parquer quisas partio haciendo algo bueno pero termino combirtiendose en un chanta...... tomo conocimientos chinos y japoneces y los desfiguro tanto que perdieron su real utilidad y pasaron al olvido... soy un ex kempoista por eso lo digo ...
This wont work against a skilled person..Today everyone does martial arts. Hats off to the UFC to prove that this is nonsense .
Notice how Parker is tuff when the other guy doesn't hit back!! Lol gay!!