Gallery 1 is the beginning of Aberdeen Kenpo Karate in Washington State. Rick and Maria Warwick opened their small business on the corner of Market and H Streets in Aberdeen, Washington. The school itself was short-lived, but the footprints left were large and lasting. Ripples are still being felt to this day, with many of the Martial Artists from the lineage remaining involved in Shaolin Kenpo more than 50 years later!

The number of photos from this time frame are few, but thanks to Mr. John Delia, Mr. Rob Ronald, and Mr. David Wigent, some of the memories have been recovered. Thank you gentlemen for your time, your efforts, and your willingness to provide us a glimpse into what Shaolin Kenpo was all about in the early 1970's.

Most of the photos are in black and white. We have color copies of most of what is exhibited here. It is far more difficult to colorize a black and white photo than it is to use a newsprint filter on a color photo. If you see these photos elsewhere on the Internet, please do let us know.