Ed Parker
Ed Parker
Edmund Kealoha "Ed" Parkerwas an American martial artist...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMMA Fighter
Date of Birth19 March 1931
CountryUnited States of America
strong fighting pride
The man who is secure within himself has no need to prove anything with force, so he can walk away from a fight with dignity and pride. He is the true martial artist--a man so strong inside that he has no need to demonstrate his power.
littles realization knows
One becomes great when he comes to the realization that what he knows is very little.
mean feet water
Knowledge does not grow like a tree where you dig a hole, plant your feet, cover them with dirt, and pour water on them daily. Knowledge grows with time, work, and dedicated effort. It cannot come by any other means.
essence perfection mind
Having an open mind does not necessarily lead to perfection. It is your ability to observe, analyze, discern, and understand the true essence that basic principles contain that point the way to perfection.
perfection
To live is to change, and to obtain perfection is to change often.
art gains martial-arts
Gain confidence and you banish fear.
giving answers ready
If you don't ask the right questions, I can't give you the answers, and if you don't know the right question to ask, you're not ready for the answers
logic tradition obsolete
An ounce of logic can be worth more than a ton of tradition that has become obsolete through the weathering of time.
powerful students respectful
It is not the aim of Kenpo to merely produce a skillful as well as powerful practitioner, but to create a well integrated student respectful of all.
art humility self
Humility and self-restraint is the True Objective of Kenpo
art ships size
Whether it is a big ship or small ship, the same size hole placed correctly in the hull can sink it.
balance ecological hunts restore throughout
The hunts are done to restore an ecological balance throughout the reserve.
glasses hair smiles
I see the resemblance in the hair and the glasses and the smile.
success learning intelligent
The intelligent man is one who has successfully fulfilled many accomplishments, and is yet willing to learn more.