GLENDALE, CA — The Martial Arts History Museum is immensely proud to announce its official acceptance this week into the prestigious Blue Star Museums program—a national initiative spearheaded by the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with...

Los Angeles, CA -- The Martial Arts History Museum will be hosting a Movie Screening Marathon for The Match-Stick Flame 1, 2, and 3 this Saturday August 15, 2026 starting at 1:00 pm located at 201 N Brand Blvd B100 Glendale, CA 91203.

Evan Lovett GLENDALE, CA — The Martial Arts History Museum, the world’s first and only museum dedicated to preserving martial arts history, is set to be featured on “LA in a Minute,” one of the internet’s premier Southern California culture and history...

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Museum news and events MICHAEL MATSUDA NEW BOOK I am thrilled to announce the official release of my new autobiography, Michael Matsuda: The Life Story of the Founder of the Martial Arts History Museum. This isn't just a 315-page look back at my life;...

MICHAEL MATSUDA NEW BOOK I am so incredibly excited to share my life story with you in my new autobiography, Michael Matsuda: The Life Story of the Founder of the Martial Arts History Museum. This 315-page book is a fast, captivating read filled with...

Museum news and events MICHAEL MATSUDA NEW BOOK To begin with, I am happing to announce the release of my autobiography book, Michael Matsuda: The Life Story of the Founder of the Martial Arts History Museum. This is a 315-page book on the life story of...

You’re Invited: An Afternoon with Michael Matsuda! How do you build a museum? One step, one story, and one sacrifice at a time. We are absolutely thrilled to invite you to a special, intimate book signing event celebrating the release of a highly...

GLENDALE, CA —Opening this Summer, take part in the Warrior Women Exhibit groundbreaking installation, honoring the critical and often unrecognized role of women in warfare, cultural preservation and the protection of indigenous lands this Aug. 22 at 4...

Coming this July 11, 2026 at 4 pm is a special book signing featuring the autobiography of museum president Michael Matsuda. This is a free event to the public held at the museum. For the very first time, Michael Matsuda shares the deeply personal...