Ed Parker

Martial Artist

1931 – 1990

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Who was Ed Parker?

Edmund Kealoha "Ed" Parker was an American martial artist, promoter, teacher, and author.

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Born
Mar 19, 1931
Honolulu
Also known as
  • Edmund Kealoha Parker
  • Ed
  • Edmund Kealoha "Ed" Parker
  • Father of American Karate
  • Edmund Kealoha Parker, Sr.
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Brigham Young University
  • Kamehameha Schools
Died
Dec 15, 1990
Honolulu
Resting place
Glendale

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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