When thinking about the history and development of Mr. Parker's kenpo one must not leave out the influence of Mr. Haumea "Tiny" Lefiti.
Born in Hawaii, of Samoan lineage, in 1930 Mr. Lefiti was one of the early masters of the Polynesian martial art Limalama. (Mr. Lefiti also studied kung fu from Master Ark Yuey Wong.)
Mr. Parker practiced with and learned from Mr. Lefiti.
Dr. Ron Chapel has even said Mr. Lefiti was "The man who inspired Ed Parker Sr. how to move."
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