About Our Lineage

The lineage of Mr. Joshua Ryer and United Parker's Kenpo Karate is through the direct instruction of Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate Grandmaster Richard "Huk" Planas and Counterpoint Tactical System Founder Zach Whitson.

In addition, there are others that warrant special recognition for their inspiration and guidance, including; Grandmaster Cacoy Canete, Master Bob White, Master Dian Tanaka-Whitson, Master Gary Ronemus, and Master John Ward.

"I would never compare my instructors to determine who was better or smarter, who was faster or had more knowledge.  How do you compare the beauty of an ocean to the majesty of a forest; how do you compare a desert to the mountains?  I owe a dept to all my instructors."
Guro Dan Inosanto