Description: This incredible item is an autographed book entitled "Karate Legacy" by author Wayne Carman, featuring the legendary Elvis Presley. Certified Authentic Autograph Autographed by the Author With a focus on karate, the book provides insight into the martial arts journey of the King of Rock & Roll himself. Grandmaster Wayne Carman was born and raised in Memphis Tennessee. Wayne started studying a martial arts weapon from Don Winters in 1969 called the nunchaku which comprised of two pieces of wood approximately 12 long connected together with a chain or cord. Wayne started teaching members of the Shelby County Sheriffs Department along with the Memphis Police Department on how to defend themselves against this weapon. In 1969 Wayne started studying Tae Kwon Do from Kang Rhee, and in 1973 fought his way into becoming a United States Karate Champion. He went on to fight Superfoot Bill Wallace for the world title. Wayne started teaching Elvis Presleys Chief of Security, Red West, the nunchucku and began training with Elvis in the early 1970s. In 1974 Wayne started working on the road as part of the security team for Charlie Rich and became interested in the management side of the music business. He went on to manage acts such as The Blackwood Quartet, and Johnny Paycheck. Wayne is the Author of the Best seller Elvis Karate Legacy and has appeared in several issues of Black Belt Magazine, The Official Karate Magazine, The Fighter International Magazine and the book, The Official History of Karate in America. He has appeared on several television programs including the Geraldo Rivera Show and is in two movies with Elvis, the New Gladiators and This Is Elvis. Wayne has been inducted into several Halls of Fame: The United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame;The Sokeship Council of America; The Universal Martial Arts Hall of Fame;The Bluegrass Nationals Hall of Fame; Action Martial Arts Hall of Fame and several more. Wayne loves working with the walking cane and is a cane master. Grandmaster Carman has nearly 40 years of Martial Arts Experience. Whether you're a fan of Elvis, karate, or both, this autographed book is a must-have for any collection. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this unique piece of entertainment memorabilia. The certificate of authentication comes with the book.
Price: 99.99 USD
Location: Enid, Oklahoma
End Time: 2024-08-12T17:08:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.99 USD
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Industry: Music
Artist/Band: Elvis Presley
Genre: Rock & Pop
