thesensei
Green Belt
I just read a couple bios of Nick Cerio on the following sites:
United Studios of Self Defense - Cerio lineage
Nick Cerio bio
Both articles state that Nick Cerio received a 9th degree black belt from Ed Parker. The first link claims it to be in "American Kenpo Karate." The second link clarifies that it was not in AKK, but simply "Kenpo Karate," as Professor Cerio had not learned the complete AK system.
I have heard verified from many sources that the highest rank that Ed Parker awarded was 7th, and there were only a few (7, I believe). But I do know that he gave Elvis an "honorary" 8th...What's the scoop on Professor Cerio? What's the 'truth?'
Salute,
Jeremiah
United Studios of Self Defense - Cerio lineage
Nick Cerio bio
Both articles state that Nick Cerio received a 9th degree black belt from Ed Parker. The first link claims it to be in "American Kenpo Karate." The second link clarifies that it was not in AKK, but simply "Kenpo Karate," as Professor Cerio had not learned the complete AK system.
I have heard verified from many sources that the highest rank that Ed Parker awarded was 7th, and there were only a few (7, I believe). But I do know that he gave Elvis an "honorary" 8th...What's the scoop on Professor Cerio? What's the 'truth?'
Salute,
Jeremiah