Bob White Bio
by Zoran Sevic Martial History: Mr. Bob White began in training in Kenpo in the mid 60’s under Mr. Edmund K. Parker. He began teaching Kenpo at Mr. Parker’s school in Garden Grove, California in 1968. By September 11, 1971, he earned his 1st degree black belt from Mr. Parker. The following year (1972), Mr. [...]
Dan Inosanto Bio
adapted from KenpoNet Mr. Dan Inosanto may not be best known for his martial arts work in Kenpo, but it was there that he met some of the biggest influences in his life, people like Mr. Ed Parker and Bruce Lee. Mr. Inosanto has over 30 years of experience in the martial arts and is [...]
Dennis Conatser Bio
by Zoran Sevic Martial History: Mr. Conatser’s first introduction to the martial arts was in 1967 in Judo. His first introduction to Kenpo came in 1971 under the instruction of Mr. Lonny Coots. He was awarded his 1st Degree Black Belt by Mr. Coots in early 1976. That same year, he left Mr. Coots to [...]
Richard Planas Bio
by Zoran Sevic Martial History: Mr. Planas began his training in Kenpo in the late 60’s under Steve Labounty and Tom Kelly. Later, he went to Pasadena, California, to train under Ed Parker. It was Ed Parker who awarded him his 1st black up to 7th black. He received his 7th black in 1985. Mr. [...]
Chuck Sullivan Bio
Martial History Mr. Chuck Sullivan began his training in the martial arts in 1959, under Edmund K. Parker. By 1962, he earned a 1st black from Mr. Parker. Mr. Sullivan was one of the few students that stayed with Mr. Parker during the first split that happened with Mr. Parker’s students. His accomplishments include, first [...]
Dave Hebler Bio
Martial History Mr. Hebler began his training in Kenpo under Ed Parker around the late 50’s. He received his 1st black in 1962. He is one of the very few of the “Parker Originals” who stayed within the Parker system. He also has the distinction of being the first person promoted by Mr. Parker from [...]
Keith Hackney Bio
Martial Arts History Keith Hackney began his training, in 1974, at the age of 14 in wrestling and boxing. In 1976, he began his training in Tae Kwon Do. He eventually achieved the rank of 2nd Black. In 1988 he continued his training in the Korean arts in Tang So Do, also achieving a 2nd [...]
