10th degree

[Klondike93]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7

None of them has even come close to actually developing anything "NEW" like Mr. Parker did. They are all reworking or spin-offs of what he already established.

I myself am comfortable to just keep alive all the Art he had while he was here and expand it as he wanted it!~

"There are two ways of spreading the light......... One to be the candle or Two... the mirror that reflects it."

We can't all be candles but we can all be mirrors!

Some will, some won't ...... but all can!

:asian:

So that's kind of what I'm saying. Mr Parker was the candle and all you guys he taught are the mirrors reflecting to the rest of us.
So now these guys all want to be the candle and I think they allways did and just laid back till something happened.


:asian:

 

[tshadowchaser]

I really wish I had had the time to get to know Mr. Parker. The couple times that I met him didn't allow for much conversation.
I belive that I would have enjoyed conversing and learning from him (providing he could find the time and was willing to sit and talk to a nobody)
The man always seemed friendly to all who spoke to him.
That his influence is deeply missed by many, is a tribute to his teaching and to the man himslef.
Shadow:asian:

 

[Klondike93]

the only time I ever got to meet him, I was too dumbfounded to ask any worthwhile questions and I do regret it now.


:asian:

 

[tonbo]

...thanks for posting the promotion ceremony. That was a very nice post to have, and I am going to make a copy of it to keep for my records.

I also wanted to thank you for your explanations of so much of the Kenpo material. In a sea of politics and "I heard it this way.."s, you are a stable ship of good, clean information.

I never got to meet Mr. Parker, having started in the art after his death, and our school has pretty much distanced itself from the politics of the organizations and all the bickering. I know that my instructor and his father both respected (and *still* respect!!) Mr. Parker, and don't want to be part of the political fights....they just want to teach the art.

Thanks for "keeping it real".

:asian:

Peace--

 

[Goldendragon7]

For your kind words. I try.

:asian:

 

[donald]

Originally posted by Seig



Have to disagree there, he promoted Rich Alford also, I have seen the certificate.

Seig,

Is Rich Alford, any relation to Hugh Alford, formerly of the greater Cleveland, Ohio area? I believe Hugh Alford was one of the first, if not the first to bring kenpo to this area? It would be interesting to find out what happened to him? Thanks for any help/comments.

Salute in Christ,
Donald

 

[Klondike93]

Yeah GD what he said, your one cool dude

And thanks for the e-mail, I like the wallpaper.

Would I have to join your organization to get a patch for my collection? PLMK, thanks..


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[Seig]

Originally posted by donald



Seig,

Is Rich Alford, any relation to Hugh Alford, formerly of the greater Cleveland, Ohio area? I believe Hugh Alford was one of the first, if not the first to bring kenpo to this area? It would be interesting to find out what happened to him? Thanks for any help/comments.

Salute in Christ,
Donald

No Rich Alford is from Florida. He trained with SGM Parker to 3rd Dan, that I know of. There was something political involved from there to 5th. No a disagreement with SGM Parker but someone close to him. Whatever the rift was, it was made far worse by the death of SGM Parker. At that point GM Alford put his banner under JT Will, GM Cerio and others. I do not know all the details, I do not want to know all the details. I Love and respect the man far too much to pry any further.
Peace

 

[Goldendragon7]

Who do you train with?
:asian:

 

[Seig]

I'm under GM Rich Alford. I used to live in FL. Now I have to make trips to see him. I have my own dojo now. I've had my San-Dan for about three years now. I'm working on bringing him up for a seminar with my students and some one on one time as I start prepping for my Yon-Dan. I hope to be ready for that in the next year or two.

 

[Goldendragon7]

I'm not familiar with that name...... what is your Kenpo lineage, if you don't mind.

:asian:

 

[Seig]

GD,
I thought I had explained that, sorry. Rich Alford trained with SGM Parker and then several other people, including GM Cierio and MAster Will and..and...and...The amount and quality of Signatures on the wall used to awe me. Unfortuantely I've only been around Kenpo for the past 10 years, so I did not get the opportunty to meet most of these people.

 

[Goldendragon7]

cool!
:asian:

 

[Seig]

And that, sir, is exactly why my wife and I are so happy to have found this board.

 

[KenpoTess]

Goldendragon, Here's a few shots of our GM Rich Alford, thought you might like to take a gander
Btw, Seig is 11 yrs my junior so doubt he would know anyone in the older circles ~ Yeah I hear ya.. *g*

http://www.flma.net/Pictures.htm

Tess

 

[Seig]

Note: The Blue GI top he is wearing is because he and his team were competeing with Pepsi as their sponsor at the US OPEN. Team Pepsi.

 

[Goldendragon7]

How many cases of Pepsi do you get to keep for yourself? I LOVE Pepsi!

:rofl:

 

[Sigung86]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7

How many cases of Pepsi do you get to keep for yourself? I LOVE Pepsi!

:rofl:

Pass the Pepsi, and a big bag of Taco Chips!!!!:boing1:

Dan "Man! I'm hungry" Farmer

 

[Seig]

Originally posted by Goldendragon7

How many cases of Pepsi do you get to keep for yourself? I LOVE Pepsi!

:rofl:

Dunno, I was stuck here in Almost Heaven

 

[Goldendragon7]

Rich Alfred that is... Was it Cerio or Will?

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