American   Silver   Tiger   Kenpo   Association           

As of January, 1991, the American Silver Tiger Kenpo Association was founded, to honor Grand Senior Master Edmund Kealoha Parker and his teachings...

It is my intention to create and become, an association that expounds the legacy of the 'Ed Parker Kenpo System', to propagate Mr. Parker's most exceptional knowledge of the science of motion as it relates to the 'Art' of Kenpo self-defense...

To this end, I have carefully chosen my Board of Regents from among first generation 'Seniors', first generation 'Peers', and my most senior students...all of unquestionable standing in the American Kenpo realm. My expectation is that each one will offer insight, guidance, and support during the 'ideal' phase of this association, and of course, throughout its maturity... 

The curriculum of all ASTKA affiliated schools is based solely on Mr. Parker's Kenpo System. as taught to me by him during my 10 year journey as his student...Included are modifications and updates approved personally by him, before his untimely death in 1990.

It is my hope that with the guidance of this Board, the ASTKA will flourish and become known as one of the 'solid' American Kenpo organizations, while promoting knowledge, understanding, and good will, within the martial arts community...

At this time I would also like to acknowledge and thank some of the instructors, friends and peers that have helped me along my 42 year quest for Kenpo excellence....

In somewhat historical sequence:

Mr. Ed Booze     Mr. Richard 'Huk' Planas     Mr. Frank Trejo     Mr. Larry Tatum     Mr. Rainer Schulte     Mr. Albert Cornejo     Ms. Dian Tanaka

Ms. Shelly Bates     Ms. Sally Hayes     Mr. Jerry Leichtman     Mr. Bernie Bernheim     Mr. Joe Hyams     Mr. John Corrigan     Mr. Andy Basch

Dr. Cairo Salvatierra     Mr. Addisson Randall     Mr. David George     Mr. Ernie George     Mr. Roy MacDonald     Mr. Christian Springer

Mr. Chuck Sullivan     Mr. Vic LeRoux     Mr. George Quinones     Mr. Willy Steele     Mr. Barry Barker     Ms. Rosalinda Barker

Mr. Herb Steet     Mr. Jerod Duke     Mr. Dan Laxson     Mr. Dave Hebler     Mr. John LaTurno     Mr. Tom Georgian     Ms. Sandy Ahmanson

Ms. Kelly Curtis     Ms. Antje McCloskey     Ms. Bethany Wilcox     Mr. Ken "Butch" Hitch     Mr. Nate Ford

and the many other fine students I've met over the years...

Thank you all...

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