Many congratulations to you Gary on a well deserved promotion. You have been a steadfast leader in Mr Parkers Kenpo and stuck fast to his teachings when it would have been so easy to dilute it to suit yourself, respect . Glad to see they do belts in extra large. So sorry I couldn't be there to see it in person but will catch up soon to shake your hand.
Thoroughly well deserved; I cannot think of anyone more worthy of this promotion. When I first met Professor Ellis, so many years ago, I was struck by his attention to detail. In his eyes there was nothing so important as concentrating on basics, the foundation of the Art of Kenpo. This carried me through my early years of teaching the art and, even now, after many years of being persuaded to explore alternative fields, I remember this lesson above all others. Thank you, Master Ellis. Perhaps you wouldn't mind if I joined you one day to remind me of what is best in Life :-)
Excellent!!! Loved watching this and all of the support from around the world, There are only a few others that have had this kind of support and encouragement for such a great recognition. Salute Sir! Wishing you many more years of study and sharing in the art.
Studied Kenpo under Joe Louis in St Petersburg made it to brown belt. Also studied Kenpo with JT Will....I later studied Jujutsu the Toide system at LSUA with Dr. Marler and Bill Pearson.
