Tigerman Karate Dojo and Museum

Location

3217 Lucibill Road
Memphis TN 38116
Map
We are a working Karate Dojo and Museum.. You can come to the building to see the actual place that Elvis Presley and his Karate teacher Kang Rhee praticed Karate in the early 1970's.. We have restored the building back to what it looked like in 1974 when Elvis received his 8th Degree Black Belt and the famous photos and film was shot of them.. We have a Museum featuring Karate History items as well as other Music related items and we have the Ambulance Elvis was transported to Baptist Hospital on August 16 1977 in an attempt to save his life.. Our General Manager Joey Smith is Elvis' second cousin and lived at Graceland until the end of 1977 as well as his brother who Elvis named Danny Mac who can be your tour guide.. Come Meet Elvis' family and Experience where Rock-N-Roll met Karate.. Kick it with The King..
Amenities
  • Facility Amenities
    • Guided Tours Available
  • General Information
    • Family-Friendly
  • Neighborhoods
    • South/Airport
  • Parking
    • Bus/Motorcoach Parking
    • Free Parking
    • Parking Lot
  • Time to Experience
    • Less than 1 hour