05-22-2016, 01:21 PM
(05-22-2016, 09:55 AM)MANTItotheCore Wrote: Ed Parker?! That's fantastic. I trained on the East coast so rarely got to see anyone our West. But, in 1977 I had a student who had trained in Seattle in Kenpo. He had a strong stance (dachi) and was very good within his hands. I envy your training with Mr. Parker.
I am sorry, I was not clear. I will attempt to clear this up through a private e-mail. But for the record I was never a martial arts student of Ed Parkers. He was a non-martial arts mentor to me. I am from the midwest.
Quote:We had a strong dojo (Shito Ryu)
LOL, so speaking of Shito-Ryu, last night for whatever reason I dragged out a tape John Sells had made for me of a bo kata I wanted a refresher on...
Then I put in a tape of a young me...all those memories of folks who are gone now.
Cripes I tell you, it is rough watching all those a generation ahead of me fading away...you hate to let them go. And of course you become aware of your own mortality.
Nana Korobi Ya Oki,
Oxford commas are so totally rad!.