“I have traveled extensively throughout the United States attending and participating in many Karate Tournaments. My travels throughout the years have made me aware of the constant need to portray Karate on an elevated plain. Wherever and whenever my advice has been needed, I have suggested, assisted, and encouraged such Karate events. When an unjust rule or unfairness to contestants have been suggested or indicated, I have defied, protested, and rejected such practices. I stand for the welfare of all contestants no matter what system they represent. With this tradition, Mr. Ralph Castro and myself welcome you to this momentous event. We both have strived to present Karate in a pleasing light, fair to all concerned, interesting to motivate audience appeal, educational so as to encourage the laymen to one day join a system and become a competitor.” - Ed Parker Sr.
(Excerpt taken from the California Karate Championship program, held at the San Francisco Civic Auditorium on May 4, 1967)
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Mr. Parker and Mr. Castro met while serving in the Coast Guard. Both were students of Professor Chow, just at different times.
Notice Mr. Parker wearing just a simple, yet very worn out, black belt with no stripes.
Notice Mr. Parker wearing just a simple, yet very worn out, black belt with no stripes.
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