Elvis Presley Replica Custom Made 8th Degree Karate Black Belt W/Letter of Authenticity From Master Kang Rhee - This custom made karate belt is an exact replica of the karate black belt that Elvis Presley and Master Kang Rhee designed together specifically for Elvis. The original belt was housed at Kang Rhee’s institute for Elvis’ convenience and used by Elvis while training and for his martial arts demonstrations. The belt is cotton and is covered, in part, in red satin. The ends are embroidered with eight red tabs indicating that Elvis had achieved 8tth degree Black Belt, and is also embroidered in gold with Chinese calligraphy, Elvis' name, and his Karate nickname, "Tiger". Elvis Presley trained under Master Kang Rhee from 1970 to 1974. Elvis received his 8th Degree Black Belt certificate from Master Rhee at a private ceremony which took place on September 16, 1974. Elvis had a genuine love for Karate and Martial Arts, which began when he was in the Army and stationed in Germany. Elvis' training under Master Kang Rhee was documented in the book "Elvis's Karate Legacy", written by Wayne Carman, who trained with Elvis under Master Rhee and remembers Presley as a passionate martial artist. The belt is accompanied by a framed letter of authenticity signed by Master Kang Rhee, and will also include two framed photos of Elvis in his karate attire. This unique replica has been extremely well kept, and is in excellent condition.