This rare and limited edition photo book featuring Elvis Presley’s Karate history is a true gem for any collector who’s a fan of his music and persona. THE AUTOGRAPHS ON THE OPENING PAGE OF Elvis’ former bodyguard, Dave Hebler and Grandmaster Wayne Carman, are 100 percent real and hand signed by these individuals. The books creator, Steve Black, also signed this book. As of February 14th, 2024, Steve Black is the only owner of the five copies of this book. There are only five copies in the world that exist. This is different than the volume one book that is also for sale. THE PAGES THAT ARE SIGNED IN THE REST OF THE BOOK ARE PHOTOS OF THE ORIGINAL SIGNED PHOTOS. Again, only the opening page is signed by the above individuals. There is a COA that verifies that the opening page is signed by the above individuals. The book contains a collection of high quality photos of the legendary rock & pop artist, making it a unique piece of entertainment memorabilia. COPYRIGHTED #4 OF 5. Full color PAGES, HIGH QUALITY CARDSTOCK, NOT ALL PAGES SHOWN. JSA CERTIFIED Card Included. The separate photo comes with the book as well. PHOTOS ARE CLEARER THAN THE PHOTOS I TOOK OF THEM. With a focus on his prowess in karate, the book showcases the King of Rock & Roll’s athleticism and love for martial arts. The book is a must-have for any Elvis Presley fan who wants to own a piece of his legacy. Get your hands on this rare item today! Who are these folks? 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. 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. Dave Hebler has been a sought after self-defense instructor for over sixty years. Hence, the reason why the world’s greatest entertainer, Elvis Presley, chose Dave to be one of his bodyguards in his personal entourage known as the Memphis Mafia from 1972-76. Dave became an integral part of Elvis’s life after the two met at Ed Parker’s American Kenpo studio in California. Later, Dave became Elvis’s personal Kenpo instructor for several years. Besides being best known as one of the Memphis Mafia members and Elvis’s bodyguard, Dave has a 10th degree black belt in Kenpo karate. One of the true pioneers of American Kenpo Karate, Dave began his martial arts journey under the late Senior Grandmaster and Founder of American Kenpo Karate, Ed Parker, in 1959. Dave is a member of three Hall of Fames: Masters Hall of Fame in 2010, Kenpo Karate Hall of Fame in 2016, and Hall of Fame South America Martial Arts in 2018. Dave travels the world not only speaking about his years with Elvis, but is also a four-time author, gives lectures and workshops on self-defense and assault prevention. When not traveling, Dave resides in Wichita Falls, TX. Steve Black was good friends with Rhee, Hebler, and Carman. He created this book, and many of the photos are items that were one time in his personal collection. This book would be a fine addition to any Elvis collection. Thanks, and be sure to follow my other auctions, where I’m helping my friend Steve part with his lifelong Elvis memorabilia collection.