#735 • Elvis Presley's Pasaryu Karate Patch From Kang Rhee

Part of Artifacts of Hollywood & Music (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

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Est. $4,000-$6,000 Elvis Presley's Personally Owned & Worn Pasaryu Karate Patch From Kang Rhee W/JSA Authenticated LOA & Photo - This PaSaRyu karate patch was personally owned and used by Elvis Presley in 1971 while training at Kang Rhee's karate school in Memphis, Tennessee. Karate was an extremely important part of Elvis Presley's life, and provided him with spiritual contentment. His devotion and dedication to the art continued throughout his career, training with masters Ed Parker, Hank Slomanski and Kang Rhee. Karate was an integral part of Elvis' life, from demonstration moves during his concerts to incorporating the values into his spiritual beliefs. Elvis' close friends, such as Sonny West and others, participated alongside Elvis in his continued studies and joined him in his passion for the art. This patch comes with a signed letter of authenticity from Kang Rhee which has been authenticated by industry leader James Spence Authentication, which states in part "Elvis Presley wore this PaSaRyu Karate Patch while training at my Karate School in Memphis, Tennessee," and "Steve Black is the only person to have an original PaSaRyu Karate Patch work by Elvis Presley". The patch will also be accompanied by a 4" x 6" photo of Elvis wearing the patch.