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Celebrate Father’s Day with a Kick at the Martial Arts History Museum
Glendale, CA – Father’s Day is always one of the most popular days of the year at the Martial Arts History Museum—and for good reason. It’s a time when kids bring their dads to celebrate, laugh, and dive into the thrilling world of martial arts culture....
Martial Arts History Museum Celebrates Official Grand Opening in Glendale
Glendale, CA — The drums roared, lions danced, and history came alive as the Martial Arts History Museum celebrated its official grand opening in the heart of Glendale, California. Though its doors have been open for some time, it was the unveiling of...
Martial Arts Museum Gears Up for Grand Opening Event
Glendale, CA — This Saturday, May 7, 2025, the Martial Arts History Museum is thrilled to announce its official grand opening celebration. This landmark event will take place at 11 am at its brand-new Glendale location, bringing together martial arts...
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.