Every minute counts

 

Kenpo in the park

Kind of a mystery photo, never seen this one before. Date and location unknown.

Mr. Parker with a couple of the Flores brothers in a park watching a demonstration perhaps.

That might be Mr. Speakman as well, but maybe not. It doesn't totally look like Mr. Speakman so I'm not sure.

The oldest American Kenpo Karate school

(recently posted on Facebook by Mr. Steve Cooper)

An Invitation to All! June 13, 2026 we will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of our Studio. United Kenpo Karate Studio is the oldest American kenpo studio in the USA, maybe even the world. That started out as an original Ed Parker franchise studio, which still operates and teaches American Kenpo Karate in the same location for 60 years now. We invite all our kenpo friends near and far to come help us celebrate this milestone achievement. Under the leadership of our owner Steve Cooper we strive to teach American Kenpo at it's highest level. Come join us for a day of kenpo demonstrations, rank promotions of our Black Belts, games and fun along with some great food. 10:00am to 2:00PM at UKKS 10662 Westminster Ave, Garden Grove CA 92843. All you need do is mark your calendar and make plans to be here, we will do the rest.

Cool Kenpo hoodie

Kind of a mysterious kenpo hoodie, Goggle searches for this hoodie have come up with nothing.

Perhaps it's one of a kind, but I hope not, I would buy myself one in an instant if I could. 

The search will continue.  

International Karate Championship Trophy - designed by Mr. Mills Crenshaw

Only those who keep kenpo notes will know who designed the IKC trophy.

Billy Blanks with Mr. Cerio

(date and location unknown)

Billy Blanks was a nationally ranked competitor in semi-contact and point karate during the 1980's, winning a bronze medal at the 1981 World Games, before creating the Tae Bo exercise program which became nationally popular in the 1990's.