Eric Parker
Program Director & Instructor
Eric Parker is the Program Director and Head Instructor for the Amir Academy, under Mr. Amir Ardebily. Much like Mr. Amir, most of Eric's life has been spent dedicated to training in martial arts. Eric began training in the martial arts at age six, and is now 39 years old. Throughout his life and training, Eric has achieved a 2nd Degree Black Belt in four different styles of martial arts, including a 2nd Degree certification from Mr. Amir.
With 33 years of continuous martial arts training, Eric is an active and current competitive Muay Thai fighter with an official record of 11-0 (6 wins by KO). Eric is the 2009 IKF Muay Thai Lightweight Amateur World Champion, the current ISKA United States Light-Welterweight Champion, and the current ISKA Florida State Light-Welterweight Champion.
Eric enjoys both training and teaching at the Amir Academy, and especially enjoys teaching martial arts to children.
You can see "highlight footage" of Eric Parker in the ring below!
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You can see a few pictures of Eric's life in martial arts below, including Eric at age 8!
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