Ed Parker talks about Bruce Lee and Elvis

[@garybarnett6182]

I was very blessed to have known Ed and he was one the nicest guys to have known he'll always have a place in my heart...

[@noelsosa7852]

Gary Barnett we're probably about the same age but after reading your message and how all of us change in appearance from time to time I thought you were the interviewer for a moment there. He's obviously in his 70s if that now but I thought I'd share

[@juanlopez4353]

I also met ,Ed Parker, at a , Bob Lyles, my instructor, for a kenpo test for 5th degree black belt around 1982 in Sacramento California ( Ed Parker called,Bob Lyles, his martial arts Son). As I was walking down a school hallway I ran into him and I put out my hand to shake his hand and he shook my hand so freindly. I had my little three-year-old son with me and I asked him can I take some pictures with him, and he very nicely smilec and said yes. To this day I never notice an ounce of frustration or negative demeanor. He was a big stars Trained the biggest stars he is such a big star... Professor Ed Parker rest in peace, and I want to send my blessings to you thank you..

[@ericbryant-dz8mj]

I met Ed in a street fight we had in front of Macy's in NY, after the fight I had a lot of respect for him

[@ed008ue]

RIP Ed Parker, Elvis, and Bruce Lee. Legends Never Die...

[@trashman7822]

Ed Parker was a Legend in the martial arts world.

[@melanodawido]

100%

[@rickocconnell9056]

Ed Parker rated Bruce highly

[@Phatdog5607]

I am a 3rd generation Kenpo practitioner from Mr. Parker. Even though I somewhat removed, it is still an honor to have trained in Kenpo Karate.

[@matrix5000100]

Ed Parker was well known in the fighting world and was often on the road in America, Europe etc. and had a good income. But he always made time when Elvis was on tour to be near Elvis. There are many beautiful pictures of Ed Parker and Elvis.

[@mandybryant2133]

Extremely grateful that this video exists. Ed Parker is a genuine soul. I am honored to have studied his curriculum and to wear the Kenpo patch during my time in training.

[@davidrixson2654]

Great interview! I met Ed Parker in 1981 when he came to the UK.

[@frederickflavell6942]

I was a Kenpo guy growing up, fought Four Seasons, CKC, Internationals nothing more exciting than seeing black belt team matches some of the most talented fighters on the planet was priceless to watch .One of my favorite was Benny the jet versus Steve Sander founder of bkf

[@counterstrike89]

Was Benny the Jet Kenpo?

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

I had the pleasure to have met Mr. Parker several times. I attended many seminars he conducted and even tested in front of him the year he died. The man was a singularly gifted teacher and a powerful martial artist. A winning combination to be sure! He was a lot of fun to be around and I count myself fortunate to have met him.

[@ransomedavis2208]

isnt it edd parker that shamefully gave ekvis a 7th dan after letting himself be bribes by gifts such as cars, jewelery and a house from elvis? what a man of great morals clearly.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

@@ransomedavis2208 Yours is a very... colorful interpretation of history.

[@ransomedavis2208]

@@InformationIsTheEdge this info came from people that were there. not my imagination. surely you are aware elvis bribed edd to be given a 7th dan its very common knowledge dude

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

@@ransomedavis2208 Who said anything about imagination? You are trying to imply that Elvis had no skills or was not a proper student or something similar. That is not what history records.

[@ransomedavis2208]

@@InformationIsTheEdge no im stating a fact that elvis DID earn his 1st dan black, there is no dispute with that so yes at the time of his grading he clearly had skills, BUT in no time at all he was a 7th dan now myself as a former 3rd dan black belt instructor under the proffessional karate association the PKA i can rightfully declare that you dont jump from 1st dan to 7th dan even if honourary.awarded. it has been mention by various sources over the yrs that were there and part of elvis entourage that he was buying his body gaurds gifts now elvis was desparate to be a 7th dan. but edd himself was a 7th dan and so did not have the power to award him an equal grade so EDD himself had to lick ass to his masters in order to himself be awarded an 8th dan so that he could give elvis his 7th dan. And as stated before at this time elvis was also buying Edd expensive watches, cars and yes even a house. i am not suggesting this for it is fact, even bill wallace said elvis was simply given all his dan grades apart from his 1st, so regardlessx of what your credentials are i myself am quite disgusted that he elvis went around just like in this video parading about as if hes some kind of master and a god amongst men. hes a fake, an out of shape drug addict that had no right to be thinking himself a master and for your hero edd to make this happen is equally disgracefull. END OF !

[@zakkrick]

Wow he knew Bruce Lee and Elvis too, Lived to tell memories of them, thanks for sharing. Not like some of Bruce lee’s friends that can’t even share details about their personal relationship with a legend

[@maexpert11]

I like how he seems like he didn't take himself too seriously and was able to poke fun at himself

[@gizelle8802]

I wish I met him, I am very proud to be the great grandchild of Edmund. I’ve been told stories on how he was a kind, and strong speaking man. I’ve always wanted to meet him and get to know him. 😊

[@DiggingFrance]

That's amazing. My friend was with him this trip. Amazing man. Rip Mr Parker!

[@Capo51]

Great interview. Huge charisma!

[@lewhite99]

I’ve wanted to see something of Ed Parker. Thanks very much!

[@clintbronson5]

Love Mr Parker! Was 8 when I saw Tevenge of the Pink Panther…I was like WHO’S THAT??!!

[@benjaminhoover6427]

Associated Instructor salutes. Time in practice is the asset of our skill

[@brichardsfourty]

I trained with Jeff Speakman Kenpo Karate 5.0 I was pleased I got to learn the fascinating martial arts of Kenpo thank you, sensei Jeff Speakman’s he was taught by Mr. Ed Parker I was trained in Phoenix Arizona to me there is nothing better than my school. What Kenpo is all about you hit somebody in one spot you’re hitting them everywhere and they’re still trying to figure out from the first punch you did to them or karate punches I do to somebody it is the most deadliest martial arts in this world

[@JuanGardea-g2m]

Balki,knew karate😊😂

[@sandrahenry6465]

My brother was taught my Ed Parker. In the 70’s my brother was Ed’s student. Elvis walked in. Spared with my scared brother. My brother got his autograph and invited us to his picnic. My mom said “no”

[@jacobedecruz5350]

I would DEFINITELY disobey

[@ericbryant-dz8mj]

Elvis never spared anybody, he didn't want to risk getting hurt

[@gaserdesolations4234]

Gd bless your soul Ed

[@SamLao-jf4jz]

Master Ed Parker,The responsible introducing Bruce Lee into the martial arts world together with master John Rhee of Korean tae kwun do

[@opencurtin]

Pity Ed didn’t Get to tour with Elvis in Ireland and around the world!

[@VTVT1306]

True what the interviewer said, many Kenpo stylists were heavy. Too much emphasis on technique, too little on physical conditioning.

[@vigulfmusicproduct]

I assume the interviewer was involved in ESC 1988?....

[@jeremyStephen-y8c]

Yet another well known martial arts speaking about Bruce Lee. Ed Parker challenged Bruce Lee and lost hence their friendship began..

[@steverowan1]

Love it he should of been in enter the dragon...singing...

[@tri-unetrl3966]

I thought dude was Benny Hinn for one sec! 🤣

[@chrisrose5740]

Fabulous individual

[@joecole1551]

Man enough with Elvis this Ed Parker !!! One the best martial artist of all time !!!

[@clapolla]

wonder when this was filmed?

[@SKSelbstverteidigung]

Beautiful white hair! Great man! CHECK OUT: Fight Motions of Bruce Lee Movies by Kurt Scherl

[@davidrussell3353]

Sound technique is way more important than body size or weight.

[@michaelord988]

wish I had met Ed…

[@acciardi]

For a big man, his speed was incredible. You really can’t even see his strikes and blocks - they’re quicker than the camera frame rate. I would not have wanted to be on the receiving end of his speed and power.

[@ericbryant-dz8mj]

I beat him many times in our sparring sessions, but he was pretty fast

[@e.h.5849]

Damn it... bring Parker over and keep asking him about... Elvis... FFS..!!

[@stevo62ful]

@Jay Ryan I read that Ed gave Elvis his Black belt and in return Elvis gave him 50,000 dollars and a new cadillac because his previous Karate instructors didn't think he was good enough so he sacked them

[@13christbane]

@Jay Ryan this exactly! watching elvis practice is hilarious.

[@Machomannorway]

@@stevo62ful Elvis never fired a karate instructor! He had Kang Rhee as his instructor in Memphis for years. Both Bill Wallace and Chuck Norris said that Elvis was more than able to stand his ground. The footage from Memphis in the summer of 1974, does NOT represent what Elvis was about. He is clearly high as a kite, and the footage is just a demonstration. He was a major factor in promoting karate to the masses, at a time when karate was really taking off in the US. If my memory serves me right, I think he is in the Karate Hall of Fame, not because of him being a champion in the field, but what he did for the sport, promoting it for millions of people. As Chuck Norris so eloquently said, «Elvis was not the world’s best atleter, but then again, neither was I as a singer!».

[@stevo62ful]

@@Machomannorway There are several stories about Elvis more or less buying his black belts, I don't know if they are true or not. I think statements from over zealous fans like "world's greatest martial artist" and "Hired to train Police" is total BS though.

[@Machomannorway]

@@stevo62ful The two quotes you mention is rather hilarious, but in my mind, karate was a way for him to unwind and keep «sane», if you know what I mean. As Bill «Sugarfoot» Wallace said, «Elvis could never be a fighter in the sport, given what he did for a living». Ed Parker (in 1973) invited Elvis to a tournament (as a spectator), but Elvis was furious when the marquee for the tournament, read «By special appearance, Elvis Presley». Needless to say, Elvis did not attend. He just wanted some privacy and normalcy, two things that was hard to come by when you’re Elvis.

[@garycates9911]

Mr. Parker came to our Dojo back in the early 80's . I went to my Dad's for thanks giving over that time frame ; and missed my chance to have met him. Some 25 yr.s later Kenpo came back to mind, I had to pin the ears back on a man 1/2 my age that wanted to beat up an old man in a bar. My Sinsay said that Ed said " if you want to kick a person in the head get them on the ground " . Has anyone else heard this quote from Ed ?

[@mtolivesecurityshipping5455]

The bottom line was that Bruce Lee wanted to be famous; at any cost. His martial arts talent got him there quickly and he never wanted to be a fighter proving himself at point fighting tournaments. He was a self defense expert who trained much better than most black belts at that time. Black belts at that time that gave lessons were deconditioned, they smoked cigs and drank often. Bruce Lee started out incredibly healthy but then got into drugs like pot, hash, acid and coke. I think it diminished his skills and his decision making the last few years of his life. He was outstanding on screen, no one can take that away from him.

[@tintomara6209]

In other words, Bruce fell prey to the temptations of stardom!

[@questions9856]

I think thats a fair representation of Bruce. Not invincible and not a professional fighter. But he had self defense on the mind and under his belt. He was more well rounded than most think. He liked striking and trained some grappling. That doesnt mean he was doing rear naked chokes or gogoplatas, but he knew some submissions. I do think his main goal was to make it as an action star, but he still had the real deal set of skills. For example, just because Arnold Schwarzenegger was Hollywood action star, doesn't mean that automatically means he has to be "mediocre" or "not high level" in bodybuilding. People can he good in multiple things. There are a few actors out there that started as professional fighters with good win records that just got into acting.

[@derekchin6242]

Read John Little’s new book WRATH OF THE DRAGON, about Bruce Lee’s real fights. He was a street fighter, not a ring fighter, and fought more than many folks will ever fight.

[@mig1017]

​@@derekchin6242great book. With this topic it's best to block out the fanboys and haters and keep an open mind. The haters definitely won't like it 😂. The good old cognative dissonance

[@vx4982]

Fact: Bruce Lee was the only one to admit martial arts was worthless. Too many alter movements, too many fixed positions, too much tradition, and most movements that lead no wear. Why he started training in American boxing, running, weight lifting, and mixing different Martial techniques. Mr. Lee even made his style of techniques and called it Jeet Kune Do.

[@crawlingchaos2811]

Boxing is martial arts lol

[@TheMisterGuy]

"Bruce Lee was the only one to admit martial arts was worthless." No they aren't, and no he didn't. He even taught his own martial art. "Why he started training in American boxing, running, weight lifting, and mixing different Martial techniques." He started training in martial arts because martial arts were worthless? Get your head checked.

[@salahbenabderazzek3191]

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[@KenpoKarate]

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[@Mr.Derogatory316]

Mr. Chong

[@FURDOG1961]

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[@db90990]

Did ed attend bruce Lee's funeral ?

[@joereidy5732]

No, why would he?

[@MrDravenLee]

@@joereidy5732 Hmmm because they were friends is a fairly good reason.

[@joereidy5732]

@@MrDravenLee Well he was not at the funeral so maybe they were not as good a friends as you were lead to believe, or it could be that Parker had a previous engagement...something else to do like change the light bulbs in his closet

[@MrDravenLee]

@@joereidy5732 Good one.

[@joereidy5732]

@@MrDravenLee Thanks friend...but there is some truth to my statement. I lived and practiced martial arts in California back in the day. And no one not one single person thought Bruce Lee was a real fighter. No more than people think Stallone is a real boxer. As soon as Lee died BANG he was the badest man on the planet. WOW so sick of the Lee mythology

[@thebubbacontinuum2645]

Back in Elvis's time, people really thought karate experts could break boards with their fists. People thought it was magic. No human being ever born could break a real two-by-four.

[@deejin25]

It's been done, also breaking baseball bats with the shin, coconuts with an open palm. Rare, but a few exceptional people do have exceptional breaking skills.

[@johnsweeney5946]

@@deejin25 Wanna bet?

[@vinnyvincent2862]

The reason for breaking 1 inch thick boards in their training is because that's the same thickness and consistency of a human Rib ! . R.I.P. SENSEI .🙏❤

[@robertfitzgerald2061]

Back in the day I was breaking 2x4s with kicks. I don't lack confidence and I was not a "breaking" guy.

[@Thundergod_au]

@@johnsweeney5946 I've trained with a guy that breaks baseball bats with his shin. I've held one while he did it. Can't get much closer they that to witness. I've also seen the coconut break fairly close up. Not that difficult if you hit it in the right spot.