Kang Rhee 9th Degree Black Belt Leadership Auto Certificate Rare with COA

  
Own a piece of rock and roll history with this beautiful display piece, Elvis Presley's karate instructor, Kang Rhee's black belt bureau leadership Certificate. All that is photograohed is included. This unique item is the original. This is a wonderful piece, and it is hand signed. The certificate features the iconic music legend's name and the black belt bureaus iconic logo. The certificate does not only hold value but also makes for a great addition to any music or entertainment memorabilia collection. This certificate is a must-have for any Elvis Presley fan, especially those interested in the artist's lesser-known interests and hobbies. The certificate is in excellent condition and ready for display. 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. This is part of the Steve Black collection.

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