In this video the Spa Guy takes you inside of the Brooks Road Karate Studio that was the headquarters of Kang's Pasaryu Karate Association.. All of the photos in this video are from that studio... Don't forget to subscribe..
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@douglaswalther84893 жыл бұрын
How cool The Spa Guy save this studio to be a museum! Put it on my must see list.
@jodyd.3492 жыл бұрын
And now you own this building and are using it to honor Elvis. Great job Spa Guy. We’ll see you in less than 2 weeks for Elvis week 45! 🕺🕺
@lumbry13 жыл бұрын
I am back here since watching your current vid on re-opening this building as a museum. So cool!! Lots of work was done to bring this back. I do hope that the previous proprietors have moved on to another building and are continuing their work. 🇨🇦👊🏻
@Chainz635 жыл бұрын
You have an incredible eye for detail, Spa....Don't change a thing, just keep em' comin boy..
@mckennalynn191629 күн бұрын
Love these Elvis vids, and actually visiting the places and meeting the people there now and hearing their stories. Just like that guy said, what a time to have lived in, so much personality. And that was nice that Elvis left his coke bottles for the kids, he probably knew how they felt after everything he and his family had gone through.
@johnllewellyn70855 жыл бұрын
Now that was super cool, SG you are the best, Elvis why did you leave us so young, God you had so much life to live, seeing this now is sad, because Elvis enjoyed karate so much, and paid alot of money to open that karate school, and look at it now, i thank god for SG doing this, really you are making a big difference for Elvis fans,
@whitleybayman1235 жыл бұрын
Thanks Billy from Scotland, your vids are superb and as a life long fan of the King are always fascinating. Keep them coming mate.
@SpaGuy5 жыл бұрын
Thank You for watching Eddy!!
@91MustangLX2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing what you have accomplished with the dojo and museum. My wife and I will definitely visit when we come to Memphis.
@E-MATHER2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing job you have done with the dojo you really are an amazing guy Elvis would be so happy
@tupelomiss83155 жыл бұрын
Ah really interesting Billy.i was watching every detail.must have felt so good being inside the exact building where Elvis has set foot so many times and would do his karate 🥋 fantastic work as always.and to the owners thank you so much.not forgetting our Drew.
@chestergood40355 жыл бұрын
Who knew we would still be fascinated with Elvis 41 years after his death, Spa Guy knows and he shares it with us. Tighten up!
@drphil19495 жыл бұрын
It was 41 years this past August.
@chestergood40355 жыл бұрын
Senior moment, sorry.
@drphil19495 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry about it, Mr. Good! I have had more senior moments than I care to admit to as I approach #70 in April! 😄
@TheTop40hub5 жыл бұрын
Walking in Memphis with Spa Guy bringing the past back to life. Taking us places we never thought we would see and giving photos context and history. Photos we have seen many times. Thank You Billy. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family
@curtbutterfield19665 жыл бұрын
Great video can never get enough of elvis presley. ..take care. .. thanks for tightening up....God bless you. ...curt
@myelvischannel19925 жыл бұрын
I went to kang rhee studio in the early 80s with the UK Elvis fan club i met kang and got a signed picture of him with Elvis great memories been back to Graceland a few times but never been back to the studio thanks for the upload Elvis presley is always taking care of business and always will
@lasvegas8705 жыл бұрын
Paul James Is
@ElvisPresleyWorldwide5 жыл бұрын
Very cool.
@geethuforever5 жыл бұрын
I got one too :)
@sunshinerose07112 жыл бұрын
My son was in a karate competition the year before he graduated in 2006. Kang Rhee was at the competition. The ones who won trophies took pictures with him. I talked to him for a bit afterwards and told him Ive been a fan of Elvis for many yrs & how I've crossed paths with Elvis many times. He got his wallet out and pulled a photo of him & Elvis out and signed it for me. He was such a nice man, and I was fortunate that day.
@PaulineHere5 жыл бұрын
I met Kang Rhee around 1976 when I visited with my parents as we'd been to Graceland, etc. I have a photo of me and Kang Rhee together and Mr. Rhee let me put a guitar around my neck that Elvis had given to him, so that was quite exciting for me.
@jansorensen5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Billy for sharing this video about Kang`s Karate studio.
@mikewifak3 жыл бұрын
You, sir, are obsessed.... and I freaking love it, man!
@annasearcy40465 жыл бұрын
Nice of that guy to show you around. Glad he did
@marieacuna22075 жыл бұрын
Wow even his karate suit is in style of his image. 😄 so cute! Thanks @spyguy 👍
@jymmdavis5 жыл бұрын
Another wonderful video Billy! Thank so much for the hours you put in giving us insight into The King’s life..No one puts in the amount of work that you do to give us these treasures that we would never get to see without your dedication. You’re an awesome bloke!
@TowTruck_Brian3 жыл бұрын
How did I miss this one? Come on You Tube!!! Great video!!! It was actually nice to see this now knowing what I know today. And what you must be feeling also. How awesome!!! Can’t wait to visit there. Spa Guy tightened up Friends
@traceychallenor54695 жыл бұрын
Thank you again, all of you southerners seem so very kind and helpfull. That was so nice of the Easters to allow the time and effort to assist you and bless us.May God bless
@lindaboudreaux14163 жыл бұрын
I admire your eye for detail. That research recreates history. Especially when it pertains to Elvis.
@smithsonsmith25755 жыл бұрын
Great job bill
@leannbrooks2185 жыл бұрын
I love when you compare the old pictures with the present day places!! This was interesting to watch! Thankyou
@marciachaves81295 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@ElvisPresleyWorldwide5 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@PennysLifeWithLove5 жыл бұрын
Another interesting story keep them coming Mr. Spa Guy ty bunches
@gaminglady36014 жыл бұрын
Another great travel back in Elvis’s life!! Man, he sure got around!🤣 But it sure is great seeing places where he had spent time!!! Good job SG, thank you for sharing with fans!!!!
@brentcooper43455 жыл бұрын
Thanks Billy for another great video! Because of this video I was able to contact Kang Rhee, and purchased an autographed photo of of he and Elvis. Thanks!
@lindaweinstein48463 жыл бұрын
I love this too Spa Guy👏🏼you can really make me and all of us get so into every step of where EP was! I’m so happy your so on point 👊🏼👍🏼😎Thank you 💖
@keithhuotari25715 жыл бұрын
Really, really cool stuff, Spa Guy!! I will have to make sure I do a drive-by of this location. Awesome!!
@elvisrealking4 жыл бұрын
I had the joy to met Master Rhee in 1987 at Memphis , he was just perfect with the Elvis's fans . Elvis believed in numerology , could he expected that Kang Rhee will die a 16th August like him ? RIP master of my master .
@marciachaves81295 жыл бұрын
Great job, Billy. I love your vídeos. You can transport us to the life that ELVIS lived. It's all so real that It only lacked his presence.
@GKRENKEL5 жыл бұрын
Spa Guy.. Thank you.. for all your hard work. it is appreciated. I enjoy your videos.. so very much..
@bonniebarnett72025 жыл бұрын
Hi Billy.. thanks for sharing another wonderful video!.. Enjoyed!.. your friend Bonnie
@classiccarsofsarasota79214 жыл бұрын
Its amazing how things change over time love the videos
@bonniebrown69605 жыл бұрын
Thank you Spa Guy for sharing where Elvis use to do karate at Kang Rhee's studio. I remember watching a video awhile back about Elvis doing some Karate demonstrations with Red West and Kang Rhee . Kang Rhee was explaining about how Elvis had hurt his hand . It wasn't from doing karate . It was from where a fan had cut his hand with her ring when he shook her hand. It looks like it hurts too . It's so swollen !! Bless his heart . Thanks for another great video Spa Guy !!! I hope you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving !!! 🍂🍁🍂🍁
@valeriefelitto63365 жыл бұрын
Great job as usual billy..keep it coming
@KeithMiddleton015 жыл бұрын
great video its sad to see Elvis karate dojo like this really it should of been preserved for the fans with photo's of Elvis at the dojo and his karate suites on display and his achievements and award on display as well as video footage of Elvis training at the gym ok there would have to be security measures put in place but it would of been nice, Graceland could of put it as part of the Elvis tour its a same but it was nice to see the comparison photos
@presley175 жыл бұрын
You are the best Spa guy 🇫🇷
@christopherarnold15685 жыл бұрын
great video! was curious about the karate studio!
@stephensonbenita5 жыл бұрын
Favorite part.. Elvis leaving the bottles for the kids.. great history..
@mrDCunningham5 жыл бұрын
That's incredible Billy. Great research. So historical. This is what I'm talking about. Can't tighten up much more than that brother. Good stuff.
@gloriae.p.luvr4life3945 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff. I was thinking that Kang Rhee was still there and that you had talked to him. That would've been awesome. Anyway, this was still a cool video. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍
@chasingthedream24845 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Thanks for making this.
@alexandrastewart31125 жыл бұрын
Great job ! Thank you!
@miketaylor71985 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing I been wanting to see a video of this love your stuff as always!
@timp58835 жыл бұрын
As usual, great job sir!! Thank you!!
@dilligafTV15 жыл бұрын
Really cool one. Thanks Spaguy!
@sk1der8225 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for this one. Nice comparisons from now and then. Much appreciated 👍🏼
@the21program105 жыл бұрын
Very cool man ! You are bringing history back to life. I bet you still get goose bumps walking in the same tracks and Big E. I think this documentation is so important. Elvis and Muhammad Ali are the biggest names of the last century. Who’s more well known ??? Jesus of course but next to him Elvis is an absolute anomaly. Great work . I’m binge watching .
@lynells30605 жыл бұрын
Mr. Spa Guy thank you again for another one of your fantastic Elvis trivia videos...your hard work in bringing these to the Elvis fans. I referred your channel to my areas local Elvis impersonator. He mentions some Elvis trivia when doing his shows so thought he would like your channel. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Ms Lorie and family. Tighten up. Lord bless.
@brad19165 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video, Spa Guy. Probably the most out of any video I’ve seen so far.
@gmamagillmore48125 жыл бұрын
Vernon asked Master Rhee to try to teach Elvis to lean on his Spiritual Strength instead of pills, of course to Master Rhee's dismay he wouldn't cave and told him I have to have this to do my job. Master Rhee's Heart broke for him. My God, they even died on the same day!!! 8-16
@lynn14644 жыл бұрын
Thank you I didn't know that
@williesmall38555 жыл бұрын
This was a great vidio alot of insight as always spa guy number 1
@clemidiapaiva96975 жыл бұрын
ELVIS the King!
@rocelta25 жыл бұрын
Perfecto video.
@shannonwhite37215 жыл бұрын
Who gave you a thumbs down? Shame on them lol. Oh Spa Guy if paneling could talk. The stories it would tell. Speaking of paneling, I would have had to touch it. But I am handsy especially when the signs say don't touch. 😊 thank you again
@thecoochmon1125 жыл бұрын
@Spa Guy Another phenomenal look into the past Billy, I can't thank you enough for these pieces to the E.A.P. puzzle I don't know how you keep coming up with these awesome facts but please keep'em coming!!!!!! I'm like a little kid on Christmas morning whenever I get the notification that you've uploaded another one of your videos. And on a side note I'd like to wish you and your Family a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving 🦃 in advance, and of course may God Bless you my Friend.
@billycosta39623 жыл бұрын
Billy said if i want to comment,,i got to use my name,,this is cousin Britt,,,nice job sir
@breingan79435 жыл бұрын
👏🏽 Another good video, cheers
@vadare5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the time and work you and Ashley put into these videos for us. We appreciate them very much. God bless you both
@3BricksHigher5 жыл бұрын
Really liked the extended video SG! Awesome Vid :)
@deehickman64174 жыл бұрын
Love the cool history & stories! More great detective work by the Spa Guy! Thank you!!
@elvisfangirl90935 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this. I asked you for this but you may have already had the idea. Great job 👍🏻
@Marvel666664 жыл бұрын
My great pleasure for your work. Its fantastic.
@robg87845 жыл бұрын
Love Your Channel Spa Guy! ....Awesome Work!
@christophertyler55445 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Billy! If I could give you a Medal of Freedom I would;-) What you're doing and putting together is truly a work of love, I'm sure, but it's also - collectively - an historical national treasure. It takes a myriad of talent from research to first rate people skills to video editing prowess contained all in one person with the passion and drive to get out there and go do it. And gettin' out there and gettin' it done is what it's all about and neither myself nor the other 25,000 individuals who follow you can truly thank you enough. But one day, I hope our paths will cross and I will at least be able to say thank you in a way that truly imparts my appreciation. God bless you; stay safe; and I'm proud to be able to call you a friend. ~ Christopher Tyler, Washington D.C.
@KountryStateOfMind5 жыл бұрын
Just another awesome video Billy, Thanks
@martin777225 жыл бұрын
hello spa guy i was lucky to have met kang rhee in 2004 he was very approachable i have all the badges related to elvis etc
@johnllewellyn70855 жыл бұрын
When an where did you meet him, if you don't mine me asking
@thelittlemrs5 жыл бұрын
Rip Kang Rhee 16 August 2019
@rontate77195 жыл бұрын
Ghosts .... Worth just a quick quick peek.... That tree has shed its leaves.... Thx
@blastproces3 жыл бұрын
Elvish was awesome
@melissawinstead87015 жыл бұрын
I love the picture comparisons!!! Keep up the great work!!
@biroltapmaz15 жыл бұрын
Nice to see
@smithsonsmith25755 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@ep4everlegend3175 жыл бұрын
Great detective work as always... I've always loved Elvis Karate moves and I've seen the documentary "Gladiators" made few years ago from his original filming in the 70s... But I've always wondered how good Was he really, I think he made it to 8th degree.... He certainly was proficient definetly deserving his black belts but did his celebrity status jump him up the black belt ladder? Or did he have that level of skill... Great video as always.. Thanks
@hayesman765 жыл бұрын
6:27 The post seen behind the kneeeling Elvis looks wider than the one shown just prior at 6:00.
@SpaGuy5 жыл бұрын
The post you are talking about is not that exact post in the picture that exact post is shown and pointed out later in the video.. But those posts are all the same size I beams and were are 8-10 exposed then but some have been covered by a wall as shown in the video..
@srgrahl5 жыл бұрын
Like the others have said, my favorite part is when you compare the pic's. It's like I go back in time. Thanks for the history you bring to us!
@beatlebrad53395 жыл бұрын
Wow just more great Elvis stuff to take in !!! In the Movie This is Elvis is't there some clip of Elvis . Doing Karate. And is that film in this building ??.
@markanderson47945 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Billy. I remember a video that showed Elvis going into a building and heading upstairs to practice karate. Wonder where that was?
@curtbutterfield19665 жыл бұрын
I could be wrong but I think it was Dave hebler studio in Glendale (with the turban) or tenn. karate institute but not sure
@markanderson47945 жыл бұрын
@@curtbutterfield1966 I did some research Curt, it was the tennessee karate institute. Place is still there. Cool to see all the places where Elvis hung out
@elaine44155 жыл бұрын
Very nice enjoying thanks 😊
@fallahish5 жыл бұрын
Spa Guy....anyone out there....how the hell can something as plain and simple as wall paneling outlive Elvis Presley? This world ain't right.
@bestguitarchannel2 жыл бұрын
I remember the Poplar location and was a student as a kid.
@heathbradford5 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
@williamstrain_0074 жыл бұрын
Your research is always absolutely incredible
@vashsant5 жыл бұрын
Wow that building has changed a whole lot. Nice. Hey any chance you can visit Poplar Tunes? Didn't E visit there from before fame? Walked from Lauderdale, etc etc.
@heathbradford5 жыл бұрын
Very Cool. Nice of them to open up their business to you. The Gee that Elvis wore in those pics...is it on display @ Graceland?
@pm2735 жыл бұрын
How does this guy only have 25k subs? Keep up the great work, I love your videos!
@usselpasoable3 жыл бұрын
I believe one day Billy will buy the building and restore it and call it the Tigerman dojo and karate museum and it will be a huge hit.
@SpaGuy3 жыл бұрын
You can see the past it looks like!!
@julie2unc9905 жыл бұрын
What do you think about the Medal of Honor being given to Elvis? Wish some one from his family would have been there for his memorial award.
@ronniecline13935 жыл бұрын
Julie2unc it was the Medal of Freedom, it’s the civilian equivalent of the military Medal of Honor. It’s an honest mistake 😉
@julie2unc9905 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the correction.
@hayesman765 жыл бұрын
Julie2unc Do you know if Lisa Marie or Priscilla declined an invitation to accept the Medal of Freedom on Elvis’s behalf at the White House? Why would they do that? Who accepted it? I bet George Klein or another Elvis friend would’ve been willing to accept it.
@julie2unc9905 жыл бұрын
@@hayesman76 I don't know if they declined invitation, but I am sure Billy Smith or family would have been there in Elvis's honor.
@julie2unc9905 жыл бұрын
The CEO of EPE accepted for Elvis.
@myalfie5 жыл бұрын
Billy the 1911 poplar av karate school, is that the one featured in the film this is elvis where he climbs the staircase to the first floor?
@perfumegoose2 жыл бұрын
Took lessons at KhangRhee's 1979 t0 1982 at studio acroos from Overton Park on Poplar
@SpaGuy2 жыл бұрын
Yes 1911 Poplar!! The Kang Rhee family still owns that building..
@hayesman765 жыл бұрын
Was the emblem seen on some of Elvis’s guitars in the 1970s from Kang Rhee’s dojo? KR is Korean. I realize he was a martial arts instructor to Elvis but I thought Elvis focused more on the Japan-based Kenpo school of karate.
@conrad63025 жыл бұрын
Great video billy! I’m a bit confused where elvis recorded gladiators I think in around 74 or 75. I’m taking it that this was filmed elsewhere in Memphis because he appears to go up a flight of stairs to the training area
@SpaGuy5 жыл бұрын
Conrad there is a third location that I am saving for it's own segment and that is it.. It is upstairs in Midtown.. From memory though it was not related to Kang Rhee it was Elvis, Red and I think Bill Wallace.. I am sure someone will chime in here and let us know.. That is from memory as I haven't studied it all yet.. Thanks, Spa Guy
@keithrichman61395 жыл бұрын
Now where is the place that we see in the famous footage of him walking up the stairs with Linda Thompson to the 2nd floor.? Was that the other dojo Im guessing that turned into a bar?
@Simon-805 жыл бұрын
Hi dear mr spa guy, thanks for your continuous work. Do you actually know why the big hotel near Graceland was torn down? I saw the empty space on google earth 🌏 and the hotel looked very good on pictures. Was it a Financial disaster? Maybe you or pretty Ashley know about that?
@SpaGuy5 жыл бұрын
Hello Simon, They built a new hotel across the street.. It is called the Guest House at Graceland.. Thanks, Spa Guy
@Simon-805 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I thought this was the Guest house i think 💭 Hopefully I could stay there for a few days. And i really want to stay at lauderdale courts where you were mr. Spa guy...
@MattJ19775 жыл бұрын
Nvm Billy, just heard u talking about an upstairs at another location.