[AlexDatig]

The fact that there even is a "World's First Martial Arts Museum"
Is pretty cool.
The fact that it's in the town where I grew up is even more excellent!

Not sure if there's any Kendo-related stuff, but I figure there has to be considering there is a an old Men displayed on the banner.

I know what I'm doing this weekend!

http://www.martialartsmuseum.com/home.htm

[Fdhwzctl]

At first I thought it was a museum about the first martial art of the world, and was waiting for things with stones and clubs and bearded guys. I'm disappointed.

[Xbcofega]

Oh my.
This does not bode well.
I looked at the "hall of fame" (Secretly hoping to see my own Senseis name, well, you know, I figured Kendo Hachi-dan-Hanshi might get a mention.)
But I see they have a bit of a confusing standard which I'll need to investigate.

Some of the inductees to the Hall of fame are
here.
Try not to soil yourself from laughing please.

[teewHettive]

Great stuff!
Really worth visiting.
Bit inconvenient that its approximately 7.300 miles away from my place.

Minor glimpse!

[Slintreeoost]

Oh my.
This does not bode well.
I looked at the "hall of fame" (Secretly hoping to see my own Senseis name, well, you know, I figured Kendo Hachi-dan-Hanshi might get a mention.)
But I see they have a bit of a confusing standard which I'll need to investigate.

Some of the inductees to the Hall of fame are
here.
Try not to soil yourself from laughing please.

Indeed.. And it only took em 7 years to vote in Musashi Miyamoto..

[RobertLS]

I see Cynthia Rothrock beat Jigoro Kano in by 4 years. Their priorities are clearly straight.

[jPNy2BP5]

..not to mention she beat Funikoshi and Ueshiba to the list, too.

[glopomcyte]

Hmmmmm...
Rules for inductees.

THE NOMINATION
1. The artist must have studied the martial arts for at least 25 years
2. The artist must have made some type of historical contribution to the martial arts.
(for example: Gene LeBell was the key driving force in exposing judo to Western
society. Al Dacascos was one of the first individuals to introduce kung fu into
both tournament forms and fighting. S. Henry Cho was not only one of the first
to bring Korean karate to the East U.S., but also runs one of the longest running
tournaments in America. Jackie Chan was one of the first martial artist/actors
to change America's view of martial arts by adding comedy to his films and
encourage a whole generation to take martial arts. This is not a popularity
contest, but based solely on historical impact to the whole community.
There are many great individuals in the martial arts community and are deserving
of praise, however, to be considered for the Hall, their impact must be felt by the
whole martial arts community.
3. The previous Hall of Famers are asked to submit ONLY 1 INDIVIDUAL for nomination.
Up to 10 individuals will be inducted each year.
4. To make a suggestion for consideration of a future Hall member, please contact
one of the previous Hall members. Do not contact the Museum. It is these individuals
that nominate the inductees, not the Museum.


I wonder if Miyamoto Musashi has a Gmail account.....

[kneexyFreedly]

The American obsession for "Halls of Fame" is really fascinating: If one is already famous why does one need an entire "hall" (how about a lounge of fame?) to make sure people realize just how famous you really are?

Its the paradox of having a country where "officialdom" is distrusted but where there seems to be a need to have people "officially" sanction just how good you are in any given field...

[Lxbsvksl]

The American obsession for "Halls of Fame" is really fascinating: If one is already famous why does one need an entire "hall" (how about a lounge of fame?)

Snack Bar of Fame?
Or
Alcove of fame?
Or
Breakfast Nook of fame?



I'll let you guys know what I found.
Hopefully Pics as well.

[Goksiodiffeli]

What the hell is Lalo Shifren doing?

[arcaniagainee]

I DEMAND to be in it. Now! Do you know who I am? Let me in or I'll tell my dad on you.

What a load of bollocks.

Surely the hall of fame should only include founders of famous schools from long ago....

[Janny2006]

I don't think the Koryu Hall of Fame will be well-visited by the spangly-gi brigade...

...unless it is koryu nunchukkaz...

[ddwayspd]

Worlds First MA Museum, huh? One of the sensei in this country has had a martial arts museum in the foyer of his restaurant for years... does that count?

[Yyaqyped]

I only got the little-boys-room of fame

[BJEugene]

You are famous in the little boys' room? I wouldn't shout about that if I were you...

...unless you are George Michael...

[JANALA]

Remember, we are talking about a country that has the best place in the world to study oceanography, which is located approximately equal distance from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans (in the middle of a desert); and the first complete dinosaur skeleton (only 75% of the bones are missing)

[TOD4wDTQ]

A Martial Arts museum full of dusty old relics.

Ah, so that's where chidokan's been hiding