And it’s absolutely fascinating to read about. It’s an obsession that was stronger and dates back further than many have ever realized.
However, you don’t know as much about Presley’s obsession with karate as you may think. #Elvis wearing the White Pyramid jumpsuit & cape. You could probably recall how he practiced it for years, or even recite how those signature white jumpsuits of his were inspired by karate gis. We’re sure many of you were aware of that as well. Longtime fans of Presley know that “The King” loved karate. The above description paints a picture of what many of Presley’s performances looked like in the later years of his career.īut there’s a reason why Presley suddenly stopped gyrating his hips in favor of orchestrated kicks and sharp movements. He moves around on stage in an erratic fashion, ditching the swoon-worthy dance moves that made him famous early on.
Elvis Presley performs, dressed head-to-toe in one of his signature white jumpsuits. Karate’s Immense Influence In Elvis’ Life
