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[Library ebook] Memories of Ed Parker: Sr. Grandmaster of American Kenpo Karate Memories of Ed Parker: Sr. Grandmaster of American Kenpo Karate YS7gqrCHB Memories of Ed Parker: Sr. Grandmaster of American WOr0jqjD5 Kenpo Karate XMNDE8CAs YG-72514 E38qiJtHw USmix/Data/US-2013 XsDSYKtBW 3.5/5 From 776 Reviews R5luHTWxp Mr. Edmund K. Parker Sr., M. Leilani Parker 86VoClUCy DOC | *audiobook | ebooks | Download PDF | ePub iNMqsqoGW lIUJCbQYM NzHybSeR3 zRPp5846S OiyXSQvJw 8YhJbWQyh iI1wCrALR 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very InformativeBy nyZNYOTiY MichelleThis biography of Mr. Ed Parker was very informative. It was a little oJML0t5OU hard to read because it wasn't chronological, but was sequential in the specific YN4ok3IY4 areas. It would have been easier to read if it had been chronological, but that's how many biographies are written.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. SGM ParkerBy Glazy33Package arrived in fast efficient time, in perfect condition, this book is a must for all Kenpo students, SGM Parker was a fantastic man and his passing a loss not only to martial arts world but a loss to society.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. it's okay.By kenpoprobably be a really great book for a rabid Mr. Parker fan. I do wonder about the veracity of some of the information presented. Memories of Edmund Kealoha Parker Sr. is about the Senior Grandmaster of American Kenpo Karate. This book is written by his eternal wife Leilani Parker. Because of his exemplary life her husband lived she felt to share the totality of his life as she knew it, with those who are Martial Artists and who may become Martial Artists in the future. All knew him as truly a God fearing man with real purpose in life and a desire to live up to his potential. Please also see his official website at edpark ....

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