One of the original students of Ed Parker, Mr. Hebler has the distinction of being the first student of Mr. Parker to be promoted to 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Degree Black Belt.
Mr. Hebler was a personal bodyguard to Elvis Presley from 1972 to 1976 and as a member of the "Memphis Mafia", he was responsible for the protection of Elvis and his family.
Mr. Hebler is currently the Vice President of the Chinese Karate Federation.