A little Ed Parker history

Discussion in 'Kenpo' started by John Bishop, Sep 30, 2006.

  1. John Bishop

    John Bishop Valued Member

    Ed Parker's "International Karate Championships" was the largest tournament in the world in it's heyday. In it's biggest years the 3 day tournament drew 18,000 competitors.

    This clip is from the 3rd year (1966), black belt finals. In the lightweight division is; Carlos Bunda (Kajukenbo) vs. Joe "Black" Blaccara (Karazenpo). In the middleweight division is; Chuck Norris (Tang Soo Do) vs. Skipper Mullins (Tae Kwon Do). In the heavyweight division is Joe Lewis (Shorin Ryu) vs. Allen Steen (tae kwon do).
    All the stars of the 60's came to the Internationals.

    http://www.kenpohomestudycourse.com/kenpo/1966ikcfinals.htm
     
  2. BGile

    BGile Banned Banned

    I took the liberty of posting this at SJK it has had many watcher's I am sure, but not many posters, Thanks.

    Regards, Gary
     

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