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Alvin Prouder to be Inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Glendale, CA – On March 29, 2025, the Martial Arts History Museum will be inducing Alvin Prouder into the museum’s Hall of Fame. Prouder's story is not merely a tale of athletic prowess; it's a testament to the indomitable human spirit, forged in the...
Museum Channel releases the Life Story of Lady Lallaine Reed
Radio show host Restita DeJesus interviews Lady Lallaine Reed at Dragonfest Expo. Glendale, CA – The Martial Arts History Museum is proud to release its latest video in its biography series which is featured on the Museum Channel, the life and story of...
The Museum Channel Begins
The museum is proud to announce the launching of the Museum Channel. There, you will find our museum-produced videos including our unique Biographies plus our various courses that you might enjoy. We at the museum, felt that it's important to have a...
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.