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This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of music history. The Elvis Presley Gold Metal 8th Degree Card is a prized possession for any music memorabilia collector. This item is a unique find and a must-have for Elvis Presley fans. My good friend Steve Black just got this card in from Dave Hebler the other day. The letter has been hand signed by Dave Hebler and it is JSA certified. JSA card is included. This Elvis Presley Gold Metal 8th Degree Martial Arts Card with letter that is autographed by Elvis's personal bodyguard, Dave Hebler. Up for auction is an Elvis Presley 8thdegree Black Belt International Kenpo Karate Association Gold metal card dated Sept. 5, 1974 with hand signed Certificate of Authenticity that comes straight from Dave Hebler himself. 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. This is the highest level Black Belt earned by Elvis Presley which is when Elvis Presley received his Black Belt embossed by Ed Parker Chairman of the Board. I am told that Elvis was originally given one card, and he loved it so much that he went out and had more made so that he could give them to his personal friends and family members. I am told that Heritage Auction House sold the same type of Gold metal card for Elvis Presley's 7th-degreeBlack Belt on August 14th, 2012 Lot# 46067 at a price of $4,375.00 to include the Buyers Premium. This can be researched online through Heritage Auctions online. Ed Parker's name is on the bottom of the card. Ed Parker was a personal bodyguard to Elvis Presley during his later years in life. Ed Parker is the founder of American Kenpo Karate, and the International Kenpo Karate Association. Ed Parker is also known for training many Hollywood actors and actresses and for also introducing Bruce Lee to the U.S. when he invited him to attend the Annual Long Beach Martial Arts Invitational and starred in movies as well. The gold metal card is in excellent condition and is a great addition to any collection. The card showcases Elvis Presley's remarkable talent and his impact on the music industry. This is a beautiful piece of music memorabilia that any Elvis Presley fan would be proud to own. Don't miss out on this chance to add this rare item to your collection. Dave Heblers autograph on the bottom of this personal letter. This letter will pass authentication, it is 100% hand signed, and 100% authentic. This item will be shipped safely and securely from Enid, Oklahoma. This is part of the Steve Black collection that I have been helping him sell for several months. Combined shipping may not be possible. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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