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In Memoriam: Fumio Demura (1938-2023)

Shihan Fumio Demura, actor, martial arts expert and film consultant, passed away on Monday at the age of 84. Word spread throughout multiple posts in social media with the news shared by martial arts entertainment laureates like Scott Adkins, Cynthia Rothrock, and Douglas Wong. “I just received word that our close family friend the great Karate Pioneer Fumio Demura has passed away,” wrote Wong in a Facebook post. “Master Demura was one of the greatest and kindest Karate Master that we have known for over 50 years. He will be missed but will live on in our hearts and minds. Rest in Peace and Paradise until we meet again…” An expert in karate and kobudo, the Yokohama-born Demura began training at the age of nine and started training in multiple disciplines before plying his trade in the U.S. after moving in 1965, and becoming a staple in the Western world […]

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Get Ready For Two Days Of DRAGONFEST Next Summer!

If you were one of the fortunate ones to attend this year’s revival of Dragonfest back in May and wanted more, then you’re in luck! Martial Arts History Museum’s own founder and curator Michael Matsuda is already kicking things off ahead of next year’s events – the second following its 2014 revival since its intial host and creator, actor Gerald Okamura back in May. Plans are now in motion to host Dragonfest 2015 in July as the Museum’s biggest convention, host to a wide array of appearances from actors, authors, martial artists and filmmakers, and a display of cool merchandise for your own enjoyment. These and other things have all been a major part of shedding light on the history and legacy that martial arts has in entertainment and other aspects of everyday culture and life, as per the motive of the museum’s existence. There’s something special happening here, and […]

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