Having surrounded himself with black belt-level bodyguards from the early '60s on, he later took instruction in the martial arts and even opened a karate studio in Memphis. In his '73 TV special he displayed a few moves, sparking a karate craze in the country. The bright gold and purple sweatpants were part of his "Kenpo" garb, which he often wore up until his death in '77, allowing for freedom of movement. He also was known to pack a pistol or two in the waistband of his sweats, as he did on a motorcycle run the day before he was found dead at Graceland. Pants show excellent use from Kingly wear and the bottom of the legs have been shortened. An Elvis memento that really "kicks" butt. LOA from Ginger Alden.