Mr. Liles also visited Dusseldorf, Germany, to the school of Christian Springer, a fifth degree black belt under Mr. Rainer Schulte. For two evenings, he held seminars and shared information with his German Kenpo counterparts. They too were very impressed with Mr. Liles’ mastery of Kenpo and his ability to “rock and roll”.

The high level of proficiency of all the Kenpo practitioners in Europe was very impressive. They possessed strong basics, good understanding of the material and most of all, a serious commitment to the study of Kenpo.

It is mind-boggling to experience in person the impact of Ed Parker’s work worldwide. It is one thing to know of it, but quite another to feel it.

On a personal note, my most lasting memory of the trip was the performance of a large group of children from the host nation Portugal. During the Opening Ceremonies, after the Parade of Nations, surrounded by competitors lined up behind their respective country’s sign, the children performed the Star Block, reciting in unison, “Uno, dos, tres...” to feel the presence of Mr. Parker through his work with the next generation of Kenpoists, far away from Pasadena, touched me to the bone. There were very few dry eyes in the arena during opening ceremonies.

Thank you Mr. Liles, for your dedication and sharing your Kenpo in Europe. And thank you, UKS, for sharing him with so many Kenpo brothers and sisters on the other side of the world.