This incredible item is a promotional card, entitled "Karate Legacy" by author Wayne Carman, featuring the legendary Elvis Presley.

With a focus on karate, the book provides insight into the martial arts journey of the King of Rock & Roll himself. This is not the book, but instead an 8x10 cardstock promotional item that was distributed before the book was released.

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 Sheriff’s 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 Presley’s Chief of Security, Red West, the nunchucku and began training with Elvis in the early 1970’s.

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 8x10 promotional card is a must-have for any collection. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this unique piece of entertainment memorabilia.

Combined shipping may not be possible. These items are part of the Steve Black memobrillia collection. The item will ship safely and securely from Enid, Oklahoma.