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December 6th in Elvis History

December 6th in Elvis History

Update: 2025-12-06
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It's December sixth, and on this day in 1959… Elvis Presley began bi-weekly karate lessons with Jurgen Seydel, widely recognized as the father of German karate. Stationed in Germany during his military service, Elvis took a serious interest in martial arts, laying the foundation for a lifelong passion. These early lessons marked the beginning of a discipline that would influence both his physical routine and stage performance for the rest of his career.

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December 6th in Elvis History

December 6th in Elvis History

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