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Martial Arts Legend and Former UFC Referee Cecil Peoples Releases Autobiography
Cecil Peoples First Book GLENDALE, CA — Combat sports pioneer Cecil Peoples, one of the foundational icons who helped usher in the era of American kickboxing, has officially released his debut autobiography, Walking the Warrior’s Path. The book is now...
Martial Arts History Museum, A Cultural Gem in Glendale
Armenian section in the museum. GLENDALE, CA — Known throughout Southern California as the "Jewel City," Glendale boasts iconic cultural treasures, from the historic Alex Theatre and the Museum of Neon Art to the Americana at Brand and the upcoming...
October Events for the Museum
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS We’re excited to share our latest Martial Arts History Museum feature in RAMA MAGAZINE! Huge shoutout to Lady Lallaine Reed for her ongoing support. Read the full article below! CLICK HERE:...
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.