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.

Museum provides Free promotional items for Spy Next Door
   To promote Jackie Chan's (2001 Hall inductee) new film, The Spy Next Door, the museum is providing free promotional material for its friends and members. Being distributed (while supplies last) at Valley Martial Arts in North Hollywood, CA, the items include spy binoculars, laser pointer/flash light keychain or movie poster.
   "The movies have been the driving force behind the martial arts and we owe a lot to them. Kung Fu Panda, the Forbidden Kingdom and many other films have called upon the Museum for assistance," says Museum president Michael Matsuda. "In fact, one of our biggest contributors is Warner Bros. president Alan Horn.
    Valley Martial Arts is located at 5638 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood, CA or visit ValleyMartialArts.com. 




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.