Michael Matsuda, a former graphic designer for Walt Disney Productions and longtime martial arts practitioner, has released an autobiography detailing his 27-year journey to establish and sustain the Martial Arts History Museum in Glendale, California. The 315-page book, available on Amazon in softcover and hardbound formats for $25, recounts the highs and lows of preserving the legacy of martial arts masters such as Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and Jackie Chan.
Matsuda's path to becoming a guardian of martial arts history began with a career in creativity and storytelling. After working as a graphic designer at Walt Disney Productions, he published magazines and wrote non-fiction books. However, a deeper calling emerged from his six decades of martial arts practice and instruction. He recognized that behind every martial arts master lay a story capable of inspiring change, yet without a dedicated sanctuary, the true history of Asian culture, tradition, and artistry might fade away.
With his wife Karen by his side, Matsuda sacrificed his personal livelihood to build the Martial Arts History Museum. The museum's 27-year journey included relocations, such as the move to Glendale, and massive efforts to digitally archive thousands of historical photographs for future generations. Matsuda's autobiography captures these experiences, offering readers a personal look at the challenges and triumphs of preserving a cultural legacy.
Readers interested in the museum's mission can learn more at MichaelMatsuda.com or MAmuseum.com.
