Burbank, CA – As traditional Chinese Kung Fu began to emerge over two thousand years ago, it wasn't until the late 1800s that it took its first step on American soil. However, it wasn't until the late 1950s that Kung Fu was openly taught to non-Chinese...

BURBANK, CA – Fumio Demura, one of the greatest pioneers for opening the doors of traditional Japanese Karate to an American audience, played host to the screening premiere of his latest film, The Real Miyagi at the Martial Arts History Museum in...

BURBANK, CA – In 1984, the film “The Karate Kid” was released. A box office sensation, it brought new awareness to Karate tournaments and Japanese tradition. Although it starred Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi, it was Karate pioneer Fumio Demura that the...

Greetings, I must be having a senior moment, my apologies. I messed up on the correction, so, here is the right correction. REAL MIYAGI movie screening, this Saturday, FEB. 20, 6 PM at the Martial Arts History Museum. Cost is $10, seating is limited. ...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The Screening of THE REAL MIYAGI movie made by Fumio Demura this Saturday, July 20, 2016 has been changed to 6 pm. Previously it was 4 pm. Martial Arts History Museum

Martial Arts History Museum February Schedule of Events We will be adding more to this list so check our website periodically. February 6, 2016 / 4pm to 6pm / Cost $10 ROBERT TEMPLE DAY at the Museum Friends, students, family and more are...

Martial Arts History Museum February Schedule of Events We will be adding more to this list so check our website periodically. February 6, 2016 / 4pm to 6pm / Cost $10 ROBERT TEMPLE DAY at the Museum Friends, students, family and more are...

Burbank, CA – Growing up in South Central Los Angeles was not an easy neighborhood to be raised in. But it was through that adversity that enabled a young man to devote 40 years of his life to make an impact on a new generation. Robert Temple, a...

Cacoy Canete Burbank, CA – One of the last remaining legends of the Filipino Escrimadors, Ciriaco “Cacoy” Canete, passed away earlier today. Canete, a grandmaster in the art of Escrima/Kali, was one of the final group of pioneers that helped...

Burbank, CA – The hall of fame, any hall of fame, serves as a special tribute to those honored individuals who have made a significant and historic impact on society. Reserved for those select, gallant pioneers who have overcome all odds and have...