Elvis Presley Family Facts

Elvis Was Seriously Into Karate

This may have helped him in the war, but we know his interest in karate certainly didn’t help his marriage.
He had gained respect from his haters after serving time in the war, and people began approving of this swell young man named Elvis.

Good samaritans realized he wasn’t an advocate for devil’s music at all!
He was a young man with hobbies that enjoyed serving his country, just like everyone else.
While in the army, Elvis became very interested in karate and studied the fighting style of Chito-Ryu under Hank Slemansky.
He would use his karate skills on stage, and he received his black belt in 1960.