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Vintage Photos 1969-1975
The photos you find here are the earliest known from Aberdeen Kenpo Karate. These memories are from 1969-1975 when Rick Warwick and Maria Warwick parted ways and Maria Warwick struck out on her own. Most of these are used courtesy of John Delia. Each of these photos has been watermarked to prevent the unethical from wanton theft of the images. If you would like to obtain a non-watermarked version of the image, please ask and we will most likely accommodate your request.
Ralph Castro visited Aberdeen, Washington in April of 1969 to promote several of the Warwick's karate students.
Photo was posted in the Daily World Newspaper
Rick Warwick poses for a photo with SGM Ed Parker. Notice Ed Parker's patch was prior to what has been called the "Executioner's patch" that was rolled out at the 1964 Internationals. That would make this photo more than 60 years old.
Photo used courtesy John Delia
John Delia and Wayne Toy in preparation for the California Karate Championships. At the time, the seond-largest tournament on the west coast.
Photo used courtesy John Delia.
John Delia was a formidable tournament competitor in the early 1970's. Safety gear had not yet made an appearance and the contact level was considerably more robust.
Photo used courtesy John Delia.
The trophies in the late 60s and early 70s were far more imaginative than today's offerings. This trophy was won by John Delia in 1969.
Photo used courtesy John Delia.
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