ITEMS ARE CLEARER THAN THE PHOTOS I TOOK OF THEM. With a focus on his prowess in karate, the letter and negative showcases the King of Rock & Roll's athleticism and love for martial arts. The set is a must-have for any Elvis Presley fan who wants to own a piece of his legacy. Get your hands on this rare item today!
Karate Master Kang Rhee, who taught Elvis Presley martial arts, has died. Rhee trained in Kong Soo Do, Chang Mu Kwan, Kwon Bup, Kang Duk Won and Han Kuk Hap Ki Do in the 1950s and 60s. He started PaSaRyu Association in Memphis in 1966.
Countless Memphians learned the martial arts at Rhee's studio - including martial artist Bill "Superfoot" Wallace and Elvis Presley. Elvis was awarded the 8th degree black belt by Rhee in 1974. Elvis gave Rhee a custom deluxe Eldorado Cadillac. Rhee gave Elvis his karate nickname, Tiger.
Rhee produced an annual charity karate championship that benefitted St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He was given the State of Tennessee Governor's Award in 1988, won numerous Certificates of Appreciation from the City of Memphis Mayor and was named the Tennessee Ambassador of Goodwill in 2001.