IKKA Mission Statement
Founded by the late Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker, the International
Kenpo Karate Association was established to help govern Kenpo
throughout the world. Mr. Parker, the undisputed, "Father
of American Kenpo," taught and inspired hundreds of thousands
of martial artists. Without out exception, almost every Kenpo
practitioner and Kenpo organization can trace their roots
back to the I.K.K.A. and Mr. Parker.
Mr. Parker accomplished more than most men complete in a
lifetime. His passion for obtaining new knowledge never ceased
as he continued to refine and expand the art of Kenpo. However,
his greatest accomplishment went far beyond the art he developed
or the books he wrote, it lies within the countless number
of people whose lives were deeply touched by his sincerity,
generosity, kindness, integrity, compassion, spirituality,
love and friendship.The International Kenpo Karate Association,
more than any other association, feels it's an honor to be
able to continue in this labor of love that Mr. Parker left
for us -- continuing to perpetuate and revolutionize Kenpo
through sound logic, concepts, and principles. Bringing Kenpo
into the new millennium, by breaking traditional bands and
keeping our focus on the positive aspects of life.
We wish the I.K.K.A. to be an organization that is a home
for all Kenpo practitioners to benefit from, and welcome all
to join us. We will continue to build comradeship, brotherhood,
and friendship to strengthen and make our Kenpo organization
the best experience. We will provide the latest as well as
the revised versions of Mr. Parker's materials. We will also
provide the best seminars, with a positive atmosphere for
learning. No one will ever replace our Grandmaster. Mr. Parker
-- for he never taught any one person everything. However,
he did teach everything to each student collectively -- focusing
on the individual strengths of each student. Therefore, we
feel it is important to network, to form unity in heart, mind,
soul, and strength -- sharing the knowledge Mr. Parker has
left with each of us.
I.K.K.A.
After joining the IKKA, you will receive your ikka patch,
mission statement, certification, and member card.
You can visit their website by going to IKKA.us