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1970 National Karate Championship plaque, awarded to Bruce Lee. Although Bruce Lee never participated in any martial arts tournaments other than demonstrations, this is one of the few awards he accepted. Plaque reads in full, ''Presented to / Mr. Bruce Lee / Guest of Honor / at / 1970 National Karate Championship / Washington, D.C. / May 24, 1970 / Presented by / Jhoon Rhee''. Measures 12'' x 16.25''. Affixed to mat board for framing. Light scratching, otherwise near fine. Originally lot 139 of Superior Galleries' Bruce Lee auction on 7 August 1993, there consigned by Lee's wife, Linda Lee Caldwell and with her COA.