News from the Museum

Welcome,

Although we have a very limited volunteer staff, we do our best to provide you with these emails. Sadly, we are not consistent and that’s because there’s only a handful of us, but we do our best to bring you news and information about the Museum. There’s a lot going on this year and I hope you will be a part of it.

If you have had an honor day, don’t just go to yours, go to others as well. Get to know more people, be part of the community, don’t make it just about you. Give others an opportunity to be honored with you there, supporting the museum.

News

We are proud to present the latest issue of Museum magazine featuring Americus Abesamis on the cover. Please enjoy this amazing issue:
https://online.fliphtml5.com/cenkh/Issue-number-5/#p=1

Events
Enjoy these upcoming events at the Martial Arts History Museum:

Saturday, March 7, 2026
TIME: 3:30 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $12 Adults / $5 Kids
SCREENING OF THE MATCH-STICK FLAME 3: RED MAFIA
You don’t want to miss this film. It’s part of a sequel starring Craig Bruss and Vineeta Prasaad with many of our friends in it, including Darryl Vidal, Lady Lallaine Reed, Clark Tang and David Reed.
 

TUESDAY, March 10, 2026
TIME: Noon to 8 pm
Special Price: $30 Adults / Kids 13 & Under FREE
Members: Free
ALIENS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
MOVIE SCREENING: Noon to 2:30 pm
MEET & GREET CAST: 3 pm to 8 pm
Join us for an amazing event as the cast of ALIENS to have a special appearance at the museum.  Meet Jenette Goldstein, Michael Biehn, Mark Rolston, Carl Toop, Cynthia Dale Scott and Ricco Ross.
 

Saturday, March 14, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
STEVE ROSS HONOR DAY at the Museum
Join us as we celebrate one of the most amazing people in the martial arts, Steve Ross. An outstanding individual, he has been a strong support of the museum for years. Let’s pack this place out!!!!
 

FRIDAY, March 20, 2026
TIME: 2 pm – 4 pm Signing
4 pm – 6 pm Honor Day
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
SCOTT LOBDELL HONOR DAY at the Museum
He is one of the greatest comic book and screenwriters of this generation. Most notably, the X-Men Marvel Comic series. Plus, Superman, Teen Titans and Red Hood and the Outlaws. His screenwriting includes Happy Death Day, Godzilla, Critters Attack!, Man of the House and more.
 

Saturday, March 21, 2026
TIME: 4:00 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
BILLY BLANKS MUSEUM “Hall of Fame” INDUCTION
and HONOR DAY
He’s the founder of Taebo, one of the greatest creations in martial arts and fitness training. He was one of the feared competitors in history and a film star.
 

Saturday, March 28, 2026
TIME: 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Cost: FREE EVENT
LEARN TO WRITE YOUR FIRST BOOK
If you have ever wanted to write your story, leave something for people to remember you by. Maybe you have some unique idea that’s been in your mind for years. Then learn how to make your own book featuring Michael Matsuda, Lady Lallaine Reed and Darryl Vidal as guest speakers.
 

Saturday, April 11, 2026
TIME: 4:00 pm
Cost: $20 adults / $5 Kids
CHESTER WHITMORE HONOR DAY at the Museum
He’s considered “Hollywood Royalty” as one of the greatest dancers in the world. His choreography can be found in videos for Boys II Men, Sugar Ray, Teena Marie, MC Hammer and more. Plus, a martial artist as well.
 

Saturday, April 18, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
ERIC LEE HONOR DAY
This is the Eric Lee event to attend when the world’s only martial arts history museum pays a special tribute to the “king of kata.” No need to celebrate elsewhere but at the museum.
 

Saturday, April 25, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
SEA OH CHOI “Hall of Fame” INDUCTION
and HONOR DAY
He’s one of the greatest legends in martial arts history. An icon who played a key role in the art of Hapkido. Join us as we honor him and induct him into the Museum’s Hall of Fame.
 

Saturday, May 9, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
SEAN KANAN HONOR DAY
He’s the star of General Hospital as A.J. Quartermaine and the “Bad boy of Karate” in the Karate Kid Part III and in the new Cobra Kai series. Come and meet him on that day.
 

Saturday, May 16, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
ANGEL VELAZQUEZ HONOR DAY
He’s an innovator, a disciple, a kung fu instructor, a creator, and an awesome individual. He’s graced the cover of several magazines and he has continued to be a major contributor to the museum. He’s a great, great man and the museum is honored to honor him with his day at the museum.
 

Saturday, June 13, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
WARRIOR WOMEN EXHIBIT UNVEILING EVENT
This will be a star-studded event as we unveil the Warrior Women permanent exhibit at the museum. There will be a special celebration in our theater plus the unveiling of the exhibit, headed by Michelle Manu.
 

Saturday, July 11, 2026 ‘TENTATIVE ONLY’
TIME: 11 am to 6 pm
Cost: $20 Adults / $5 Kids
FIGHT FILM FESTIVAL EVENT & AWARDS CEREMONY
Tentatively. This will be a full day of screenings and Q&A all day at the Museum. Top films will be viewing and voting will occur that evening. More info to come.
 

Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
TIME: 11 am to 5 pm
Cost: $50
20TH 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,