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[[File:IKKACrest-65.png|4000px|thumb|right|International Kenpo Karate Association Crest
<br><br>Name: '''Kenpo Karate'''<br><br>Birth Name: [[Kenpo Karate]]<br>Birth Place: California, USA<br><br><br>HomePage: [https://www.facebook.com/edparkersr Ed Parker SR. FaceBook]<br>]]

'''Kenpo Karate''' Is a system of [[martial arts]] in America created by [[Ed Parker]]. Often you may see the word [[Karate]] used following [[Kenpo]]. Although [[Karate]] is an art all its own, it has no ties to [[Kenpo]]. Several martial arts instructors have placed them together for business reasons. The word [[Karate]] has become a generic term for all martial arts. For the layperson it would be incorrect to think these two highly awesome arts could harmonize together and function as one. [[Karate]] [[Concepts]], [[Principles]] and [[Ideas]] of movement are the complete opposites of [[Kenpo]].










==Kenpo Creed==

<blockquote> I come to you with only Karate, empty hands.  I have no weapons, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles or my honor; should it be a matter of life or death, of right or wrong; then here are my weapons, Karate, my empty hands.</blockquote> 
- Ed Parker - 




==References==

* Parker, E. (1982). ''Ed Parker's Infinite Insights into Kenpo, Vol. 1: Mental Stimulation''. Delsby Publications ISBN 0910293007
* Parker, E. (1963). ''Ed Parker's Secrets of Chinese Karate