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Glendale's Growing Cultural Landscape: A New Era for Arts and Community
Richard Bustillo and Michael Matsuda GLENDALE, CA – The City of Glendale is rapidly establishing itself as a premier destination for arts and culture, with a focus on enriching the human experience through a diverse range of artistic and historical...
Master the Secrets of the Samurai Sword with a History Channel Expert
Glendale, CA – The Martial Arts History Museum is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of one of its most popular and sought-after events: the Samurai Sword Lecture with renowned History Channel expert, Rafael Kosche (Ancient Aliens, A&E,...
Fourth Issue of the Museum Online Magazine
Greetings, This month, the Martial Arts History Museum is proud to present their 4th issue of their online “Museum” magazine. Featured this quarter is Robin Price. Through these pages you will find out museum events, stories, products and so much more....
Asian Artistry
The Martial Arts History Museum is not just about the martial arts, it is an Asian Art Museum in California. From the designs of the samurai, the uniqueness of Thailand murals, the beauty of Korean culture to the weapon artistry of the Philippines. It is a place that celebrates Asian-American artistry.
Museums in Los Angeles
Burbank, the San Fernando Valley and more, we are all part of the great Los Angeles community. The Martial Arts History Museum brings new life to the museum community. Yes, we have art museums, music museums, grammy museums and museums that are so tall you can’t even see the sky. But now, comes the world’s first Martial Arts History Museum.
Museums in Los Angeles
The Martial Arts History Museum is about history. Featuring diverse cultures, it is a new ethnic museum in California. It reveals how Asians overcame racism, prejudice and more to bring martial arts to America. Bong Soo Han struggled for many years as a cab driver before people would accept Hapkido (they thought it was a food).
How the Museum Began
Michael Matsuda is the founder and president of the Martial Arts History Museum. Beginning as a traveling exhibit in 1999, the museum traveled across the nation and opened in Santa Clarita in 2006 and relocated to Burbank in 2010.