Martial Arts History Museum looking to Increase Awareness

LOS ANGELES, CA, November 30, 2004, It was announced today that the "Martial Arts History Museum' ( www.martialartsmuseum.com ), a non profit organization based in California, has assigned the advertising, marketing and public relations duties to agency New Age Media Concepts ( www.namct.com ).

The "Martial Arts History Museum's' founder Michael Matsuda has been the driving force in making the dream of such a museum a reality. At this point the museum is still looking for the support from the martial arts community to complete the puzzle, so whether it be individual martial artist, small and large schools or organizations outside of the martial arts world, the support is needed to insure a successful launch in 2005. New Age Media Concepts will be the contact for all media and press inquiries for the Martial Arts History Museum.

Currently the museum's board of directors comprises of it's founder Michael Matsuda, world renowned martial artist and publisher of the largest grass roots martial arts magazine in the world, "Action Martial Arts Magazine' ( www.actionnetworks.net ) Alan Goldberg, and well renowned action film coordinator and producer Art Camacho.

One of their fundraising efforts includes the partnership with "Black Salt' films ( www.blacksaltfilm.com ) which involves the sales of "Black Salt' apparel in conjunction with museum memberships to assist in raising funds and awareness of the museum itself.

"We found a need to bring in a public relations firm to assist us to increasing the awareness of the museum, the history of martial arts has been dwindling over the years and the opening of the "Martial Arts History Museum' will ensure that this rich history is not lost forever. We are thrilled to have found an organization that understands our goals and that will be a critical part in them being reached. New Age Media Concepts will also handling all press and media inquiries for the museum as well.' Said Michael Matsuda, founder and president of the "Martial Arts History Museum'.

About the Martial Arts History Museum

The Martial Arts History Museum was originally launched as a project in 1999. It first began with the establishment of a non-bias, non-advertising related Martial Arts Hall of Fame. It was the brainchild of kung fu pioneer Michael Matsuda. The first public ceremony for the Hall of Fame was on November 18, 2001 at Gerald Okamura's 6th Annual Dragonfest Martial Arts Convention.

Over the years, the Hall of Fame and the museum drew more attention, as of 2004, over 250,000 votes were received for the Hall of Fame. As a result of this interest, museum president Michael Matsuda decided to go forward and establish the Martial Arts History Museum as a fully, non-profit organization.

The Martial Arts History Museum is not a Who's Who of the martial arts, but a museum that is focused on the history of these arts. As identified in its title, History plays the more prominent role. The martial arts is more than just an art of fighting, it is an art of tradition, respect, honor and culture. This includes both the philosophy and the art through weaponry, through costumes, through uniforms and through artifacts. As the sacredness of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, the ceremony of bestowing a Black Belt is an honorable event.

The history of the martial arts, however, is not limited to the Asian culture, but it spans over numerous countries from the Vikings to the Romans to the Indians, the martial arts has continued to spread across the world. The Martial Arts History Museum is a dedication to those arts and how they were founded and how the spread through the globe. The museum will also include how Hollywood has embraced the arts in every action movie it produces. The museum will enlighten the eyes of our children so that they will understand the impact and life-changing events that the martial arts have created.

About New Age Media Concepts

New Age Media Concepts is one of the premiere and most innovative advertising and marketing companies in the United States today. We provide our clients with affordable and effective media planning, public relations, crisis management and creative development services. We cater to small and large companies both publicly and privately held. We work closely with every one of our clients to ensure that their campaigns are successful and meet or exceed their realistic expectations. We believe in giving all of our clients the attention and respect that they deserve. We also offer clients the opportunity to advertise overseas without the concerns associated with dealing overseas.

Contacts

Martial Arts History Museum
Website: www.martialartsmuseum.com

New Age Media Concepts
Website: www.namct.com
888-463-9237