Museum news and events for September

Michael Matsuda’s book: The Long Road
Get to know all about the museum through

The eyes of the founder of the museum, Michael Matsuda. This 300-plus page book is a true delight and great gift for your friends. Now on Amazon.
https://a.co/d/0btYigzV

New Event: Children’s Appreciation Award
We will be launching a special program for each city in Southern California awarding three individuals from each school. We will be working with
a number of schools in each city.

Museum Biographies: Now on Tubi
As you know, we will be ending the printing of the DVDs. Not many people have DVDs so we are having them on two formats:
1. The Museum Channel
2. Tubi
https://tubitv.com/search/Martial%20Arts%20History%20Museum

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE MUSEUM

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026
TIME: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Cost: $20
TAI CHI / QIGONG CLASS 4:30
TANG SOO DO CLASS 5:30
Enjoy this special class taught by Lady Lallaine Reed. This is a beginners
class on Tai Chi / Qigong.. PLUS a Tang Soo Do class.

Date: Sept. 19, 2026
TIME: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Cost: $20
GARY GOODMAN & ERNEST RUSSELL HONOR DAY
Join us for a special time as we honor these dynamic martial arts figures and members of the Black Karate Federation.

Date: Oct. 17, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: FREE EVENT
GRAND OPENING NATIVE AMERICAN/CELTIC EXHIBIT
Join us for this huge event as we open the Native American/Celtic exhibit. Special speakers and light
food will be served.

Date: Nov. 7, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $20
GERALD OKAMURA HONOR DAY AT THE MUSEUM
He’s the scarriest man alive!!! Let’s gather together to share the life of martial arts legend, Gerald Okamura. Let’s pack this place out!!!!

Date: Nov. 21, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $12
WARRIOR WOMEN: LIVING LEGACY SERIES #1
This is going to be a unique, ongoing lecture series presented by Michelle Manu. Enjoy powerful stories and a unique gathering of women. (This is a Women’s
Only Event),

Date: TBA (It will be on a Sunday night
at the Martial Arts History Museum)
TIME: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost: $50
MONKEY KUNG FU WORKOUT SEMINAR
It’s one of the rarest martial arts in the world. It’s Tai Shing Pek Kwar (Monkey Kung Fu). You will enjoy this two-hour flood of learning Monkey Kung Fu. Taught by 6th Generation Grandmaster Michael Matsuda, you will get a real dose of Monkey Kung Fu training.

Saturday, Aug. 7, 2027 (NEXT YEAR)
TIME: 11 am to 5 pm
Cost: $50
21st ANNUAL “DRAGONFEST” EXPO
The biggest event of the year, Dragonfest. Join us for the 20th anniversary of this amazing event. Meet the stars, watch and dancing, enjoy this reunion of the martial arts and Asian cultural expo.
Get your tickets HERE

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