About Williams Kenpo Karate

 
MEET THE MASTERS Master Edmund K. Parker The style we teach has evolved from ancient and traditional Japanese and Chinese styles that grew to be called American Kenpo Karate. William K.S. Chow, who taught the original Kenpo system in Honolulu, Hawaii, was the original teacher of Mr. Edmund K. Parker, who became the first  instructor to teach American Kenpo Karate, commercially and professionally in the United States in the 1940’s. When Mr. Parker first arrived in the United states, he referred to his style as Kenpo Karate, (which means Law of the Fist and Empty Hand). In the United States, Mr. Ed Parker first started teaching in Utah in 1948.  Some of his well known students were the late Elvis Presley, Jeff Speakman, and others.  Mr. Parker opened his first commercial school in California in 1956. In 1964 he established the longest and  largest international tournament, known as the International Karate Championships. This event served as a launching pad for many, now famous martial artists, such as:  Chuck Norris, Frank Trejo, Tom Kelly, Bob White, Benny Urqidez, and many others.  He also was a personal friend to the late Bruce Lee, and even showcased his skills at his tournament.  Senior Grand Master Edmund K. Parker has been dubbed the “Father of American Karate”. He has authored many books, with a multitude of Kenpo knowledge, now considered the standard of American Kenpo. Master Sascha Williams Master Sascha Williams started training in 1973 in Germany, as he was introduced to judo in the late 70’s .  He then moved to California and started training in Si-Lum Kung Fu for 5 years, while at the same time training in the Tracy Kenpo System with various Black belt instructors. He achieved his Black Belt in 1984, and received his Black Belt from Mr. Ed Parker in 1985. He studied directly with Mr. Parker, until his death in 1990. In 1984, Master Williams started his first school in Salinas, California. He started judging at the International Karate Championship Tournament in 1978,  and became the Official’s Director for the IKC’s in 1991.  He also became the Regional Director for  Mr. Parker’s International Kenpo Karate Association  in 1992.  He  became involved with the NAPMA (National Association for Professional Martial Artists)  organization in 1994,  and eventually became associated with Master Stephen Oliver. Master Williams has also authored 4 books;  Kenpo Karate for Young Students, The Art of Sponteneity, The Book of Sparring Drills, as well as a studio owner business guide.  Master Williams high standing and exceptional expertise caused him to get invited to teach around the world.  He has  taught in Greece, Sweden, Spain, Jersey Island, Germany and Portugal.  He has taught seminars throughout the United States, and has been inducted in the Martial Arts Hall of Fame twice.  He has had various schools throughout California, and has over 100 Black Belts under him. Master Stephen Oliver Master Stephen Oliver holds several business degrees from the  University of Colorado, Washington D.C., and  Tulsa. He began his training in 1970 under Master Jhoon Rhee, and received his 6th Degree Black Belt from Master Jhoon Rhee and his 7th degree Black Belt from Master Jeff Smith.  In 1983 he founded Mile High Karate. In 1989 he began the Mile High Classic (naska)  International Martial Arts Tournament until 1999.  He has been a sought after Martial Arts consultant, and is a lead developer for the “Napma Squared” program.  He is the author of three books on Martial Arts school Management, as well as a columnist for the Martial Arts Professional Magazine.  He also hosts boot camps for Martial Art school owners throughout the world covering professional teaching and management skills for their schools. He also served on the  Entrepreneurship Board for the University of Denver.  He has been recognized as  the U.S. Martial Arts Association #1 multi-  school owner.  And is a U.S. Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame member, while at the same time being associated with Chuck Norris’s Kick Drugs Out of America Program.

Mile High Karate • Fresno

7087 N. Cedar Ave.

Fresno, CA 93720

(559) 325-3434

email: www.fresnokarate.com

FresnoKenpoKarate@yahoo.com


Mile High Karate • Madera

1816 Howard Rd.

Madera, CA 93637

(559) 674-3478

www.MaderaKarate

Josue Banda, New Owner



We are available for demonstration, school talks & after school programs, day care talks, summer programs, boot camp workouts, birthday parties, women's self defense clinics, incentive programs for businesses, safety and health fairs and character development programs.  Call Rene Williams for more information at 433-7148.



Mile High Karate • Los Banos

932 I Street

Los Banos, CA 93635

(209) 675-8635

Ursula Castellanos, New Owner