I was the one who got Mr. Parker to :
Implement the business procedures we all use today. (1969)
(Mr. Parker had some of the material, but no one to implement it)
Start wearing a Black GI. (1969)
Put the Yellow Belt into his Kenpo System. (1970)
(I originally wanted it for a Youth Belt only)
Developed the Large Black Belt Diplomas. (1979)
(I have the first Diploma (1001) printed)
Developed the I.K.K.A. Colored Belt Chart.
Make the Universal Pattern Patch.
(Originally used for our four Universal Pattern Tournaments)
Started putting tips on Black Belts.
(To show the rank of the individual)
Started the I.K.K.A. Testing Board.
(To insure quality and to keep instructors training and updating)
As for Myself:
I originated Kicking Set #1 in the "Ed Parker Kenpo System". (1970)
I originated the Leg Exercise Set in the "Ed Parker Kenpo System". (1970)
Richard Planas and I helped Mr. Parker put together the original Yellow, Orange and Purple Belt Manuals of which I have the originals. (1969)
The first 7th Degree Black Belt promoted in the "Ed Parker System" by Mr. Parker. (1970)
The second Kenpo Black Belt to win the Heavyweight Division at the "Internationals".
Greg Baines (1969), (1972 fought 7 matches and then Joe Lewis)
The second Kenpo Black Belt to win their weight division (same year) at the "Internationals" and the California State Championships. (1972)
(Steve Saunders was the first)
A member of the original "Undefeated" I.K.K.A. Black Belt Team. (1975)
(Steve Saunders - Lou Oliva - Chris Armstrong - John Henderson - Tom Kelly)
The first Kenpoist to fight on an "Open Black Belt Team" (Undefeated) in Europe.
(England and Belgium : 1975)
(John Nativada - Ron Marchini - Darrnel Garcia - Benny "The Jet" Uriqudez - Tom Kelly)
The Team Fights were made into a Movie "The Young Gladiators".
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