Elvis Presley Signed 3rd Degree Brown Belt Kenpo Karate Certificate for Sonny West W/Letter of Authenticity From Graceland Authenticated - This official International Kenpo Karate Association certificate bestows upon Sonny West the rank of "3rd degree brown belt" in the art of Kenpo Karate. The certificate is numbered 7080, and is signed on the "Rank" line by Elvis Presley, 7th AMA in brown crayon. The certificate is also signed by Dave Hebler, 6th black on the "Witness" line, and dated August 25, 1974. The certificate also has facsimile printed signatures of Edmund K. Parker, David A. Hebler and other members of the Executive Committee of the association. Karate was an extremely important part of Elvis Presley's life, and provided him with spiritual contentment. His devotion and dedication to the art continued throughout his career, training with masters Ed Parker, Hank Slomanski and Kang Rhee. Karate was an integral part of Elvis' life, from demonstration moves during his concerts to incorporating the values into his spiritual beliefs. Elvis' close friends, such as Sonny West and others, participated alongside Elvis in his continued studies and joined him in his passion for the art. The certificate measures 8 1/4" x 10 7/8", and will be accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Graceland Authenticated.