The Votes are in as the
Museum announces the
2009 Hall Inductees

10 Year Anniversary for
the Museum's Hall of Fame

      In 1999, the Museum's Hall of Fame was established to represent the historic achievements of those that have come before us. Each year, the previous Hall inductees are eligible to cast their vote and select the next 10 historic figures.
       The previous Hall members are extremely picking on their choices and needless to say, they have selected a number of great individuals whose efforts are well deserved.

Special Thanks for Letters of Support
   As we continue to work with various areas in the political and celebrity realm, we are pleased to thank
so many who have provided us with letters of support to help us along the way. These include letters from
L.A. Councilman Richard Alarcon, United States Congressman Howard McKeon, L.A. Councilman Dennis P. Zine, L.A. Councilwoman Jan Perry, State Senator Alex Padilla, L.A. County Supervisor Michael Antonovich as well as business leaders Alan Horn, COO of Warner Bros. and Bill Amelio, former president of Dell Computer, Pacific Division, Jackie Chan, Chuck Norris, Jean Claude Van Damme, Art Camacho, Joe Piscopo and more.




The contributions of the Asian American community have made a significant impact on
Western Society.  In the mid 1800s, Asian martial arts became part of California history
and later spread across the nation and then to the rest of the world.  Art forms such as Kung
Fu, Karate, Kali, Sumo and more have become part of mainstream society.  Today, arts such as
Judo and Tae Kwon Do have become a part of the Olympic games.