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Lot #4066
Elvis Presley Kenpo Karate ID Card

The King's 1972 Kenpo Karate card

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Description

The King's 1972 Kenpo Karate card

Elvis Presley's gold metal International Kenpo Karate Association membership card, 3.5 x 2.25, issued to Presley on February 23, 1972, with rank of 5th degree black belt. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Graceland Authenticated and a letter of authenticity from Chris Davidson of the EP Archives, which reads: "This 5th degree IKKA Kenpo Karate card was issued to Elvis Presley by Ed Parker, Founder and Senior Grand Master of Kenpo Karate. This gold metal identification card was the first one issued to Elvis in the gold medal style. Earlier ones were made of paper and when Elvis carried them in his wallet the ink would often smear. This ID card was created by Sang Kim of Apollo Designs in Los Angeles."

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music
  • Dates: #546 - Ended March 14, 2019