October Events for the Museum
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
We’re excited to share our latest Martial Arts History Museum feature in RAMA MAGAZINE! Huge shoutout to Lady Lallaine Reed for her ongoing support. Read the full article below!
CLICK HERE: https://online.fliphtml5.com/cenkh/RAMA-NEWS-OCT-2026/
CECIL PEOPLES 1ST BOOK
Something big is coming! Cecil Peoples is releasing his highly anticipated debut book! Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate a legend in person at our upcoming book signing and life celebration at the Museum. Keep your eyes peeled for dates!
HELP US SECURE THE FUTURE OF MARTIAL ARTS HISTORY
Our five-year lease in Glendale is coming to an end, and we need your support to secure our next permanent home! Before we pack up and head into storage to prepare for our big relocation, you can help ensure martial arts history stays alive and accessible.
Every donation goes directly toward funding our upcoming move and building our next chapter. Be sure to visit us in 2027 while we’re still in this current location—and consider making a gift today to help us build what’s next!
CLICK HERE: https://martialartsmuseum.com/make-a-donation/
MICHAEL MATSUDA AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Get an inside look at the life, passion, and journey of Martial Arts History Museum founder Michael Matsuda. His inspiring autobiography is available now on Amazon! Uncover behind-the-scenes stories, personal insights, and the vision that brought the museum to life.
CLICK HERE: https://martialartsmuseum.com/michael-matsuda-autobiography/#:~:text=OPTION%201%3A%20Amazon%3A%20Direct%20(no%20signature)
SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE MUSEUM
Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 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: Oct. 3, 2026
TIME: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cost: $12
JAMES LEW’S “18 FINGERS OF DEATH” SCREENING
TO HONOR HIS LEGACY
Even though they had a celebration of life for James,
I thought it would be nice, since James was such a strong
supporter of the museum, to screen a movie that he
produced called “18 Fingers of Death.” We will have a few
people say a few words and then show the film he loved
so much.
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. 14, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $20
ALLEN WOODMAN HONOR DAY AT THE MUSEUM
Let’s pack this place out as we honor magazine
and martial artist Allen Woodman with a special
honor day at the museum.
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: Dec. 12, 2026
TIME: 4 pm to 6 pm
Cost: $12
MOVIE SCREENING: WILLY JOHNSON
INFORMATION TO COME…
Date: Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
TIME: 1 pm to 3 pm
Cost: FREE
BOOK SIGNING: ROBERT REDFEATHER
Join us for the release of Robert Redfeather newest book.
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 does 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
