Past Exhibits & Special Events
The Martial Arts History Museum provides a number of historical, cultural and unique events
2016
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Kids and visitors enjoy meeting some of the cast of the show.
Samurai Sword History
History Channel’s Rafael Kosche explains the beauty of the sword
Honoring the Life of Michelle Manu
Museum honors contribution of Hawaiian Culture
Honoring Anthony DeLongis
Tribute to stunt legend and weapons expert
Celebrating Clark Tang
Event paying respect to Wing Chun leader.
Cynthia Rothrock Day
Celebrating the life of icon and action star
Dennis Ichikawa Day
Paying tribute to this martial arts leader
Screening of The Real Miyagi Documentary
An historical look at Fumio Demura
Screening of The Master
A documentary/drama of man’s spirit
Rigan Machado Day
Honoring the life of Jiu Jitsu great
Ewart Chin Day
Celebrating life of film promoter
Ralph Castro Day
Honoring legend of Chinese Kenpo
John Natividad Day
Paying tribute to fighting legend
Kung Fu Movie Marathon
All day, kung fu movies
Chinese History
Exploring China
2015
Anime Exhibit
The Kano Kid exhibit on modern anime
Donnie Williams Day
Ceremony to honor Bishop Williams
Muay Thai Photo Exhibit
A photography display of Muay Thai
Bookfest
A day featuring a dozen authors
Eric Lee Celebration
Honoring the life of icon Eric Lee
Volunteer Appreciation
Thanking our volunteers
Unveiling of Artifacts
Chuck Lidell’s shorts are unveiled
Screening of Martial Arts Kid
Anti-Bullying film is shown
Massage Theraphy
An evening of accupressure
Dragonfest Expo
Art, Culture, history featured
Filipino Cultural Performances
Stick artistry and dance
Relief Funds
Drive to raise funds for disasters
Game Night
Justin Waggle new release
Japanese American Museum
Performance for Target Day
Art Camacho
Honoring film director
Dave Burgett Day
Paying tribute to Kung Fu icon
Shaw Bros, Weekend
Kung fu movie marathon
2014
Screening of Kung Pow Movie
Cast and crew honored at museum
Kung Fu History Photo Exhibit
Historical exhibit of Chinese Kung Fu
Unveiling of artifacts
Various artifacts are on display
Bookfest
A day featuring a dozen authors
Screening of Battle B-Boy
John Kreng production
Screening of Gorkha
A Shunny Bee production
Red Cross Blood Drive
Visitors give blood
Filipino Documentary
Kali means to Scrape
Sumo Seminar
A day of introducing Sumo
Sword Cutting Exhibit
Shinkendo demonstration
Origami Workshop
Kids enjoy learning origami
Book Reading
New books are introduced
Game Night
Visitors enjoy night of games
John Corcoran Day
Honoring writing icon
Dr. Robert Goldman Day
Paying tribute to Dr. Bob
Japanese Language Class
Honoring legend of Chinese Kenpo
Samurai Aristry and HIstory
Dr. Hall lecture
Lecture on Asian History
Asian impact on the West
2013
Screening Good Soil
Shin Koyamada documentary
Bookfest
A day featuring a dozen authors
Honoring Fumio Demura
Celebrating his legacy
Samurai Sword Seminar
An historical look at the sword
Eric Lee Documentary
A film of the life of Eric Lee
Kid’s Movie Night
Kung Fu Panda
Sushi Seminar
Chef Maru Baba prepares
Artifact Unveiling
New items are revealed
Tai Chi Workshop
Seniors introduced to Tai Chi
Kung Fu Weapons History
Doug Wong hosts Chinese history
Chinese Language Class
Visitors learn basic Mandarin
Jun Chong Day
Paying tribute to this icon
Maurice Elemhem Day
Honoring magazine publisher
Leo Fong Day
Celebrating his legacy
Buck Sam Kong Day
Honoring his history
Anime History
Discussion on Anime
2012
Filipino Culture Weekend
A variety of cultural performances
Japanese Language Class
Ongoing class on learning Japanese
Honoring the Life of Wen Mei Yu
Museum honors this tai chi legend
Honoring Tak Kubota
Tribute to karate icon
Celebrating Doug Wong
Event paying respect to kung fu leader.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Supporting the Red Cross
Arts & Crafts
Highlighting cultural artwork
Screening of Cultural Documentary
An historical look at Asian history
Samurai Sword
It’s history and artistry
Kung Fu Weapons Demo
White Lotus kung fu
Fariborz Azhakh Day
Celebrating life of this icon
Filipino Language Class
Basic Filipino phrases
Senior Tai Chi
Introducing elderly tai chi
2011
Douglas Wong Day
Honoring this kung fu legend
MMA Day
Meet UFC’s Fabiano Iha
Sword Demonstration
Japanese swordsmanship
Cynthia Rothrock Day
Tribute to film icon
Tai Chi
Introduction to tai chi
Japanese Cooking
Exploring Sushi
Martial Arts Weaponry
Highlighting Asian weapon history
Wellness Workshop
Exploring health issues
Stunt workshop
Art Camacho Class
Karate Demo
Japanese Karate performance
Hawaiian Day
Celebrating Hawaiian culture
Movie Night
Enjoying animation films
Shaw Bros Weekend
All day kung fu movies
Chinese Lion Performance
Cultural Lion Dance