Definition(s):

A martial arts credo created by SGM Edmund K. Parker, which proposes a moral code for the modern day practitioner.

Comments:

The creed is as follows:

"I come to you with only karate, my empty hands, but should I be forced to defend myself, my principles, or my honor, should it be a matter of life or death, right or wrong, then here are my weapons, my empty hands."

Related Definition(s):

Kenpo

Related Term(s):

American Kenpo