2025 - 18th Annual Dragonfest: The World's Great Martial Arts Expo (Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Jiu-jitsu..)NEW

The Dragonfest - The World's Great Martial Arts Expo is a one-day event held in August. The event is hosted by the Martial Arts History Museum and features a wide variety of martial arts-related activities, including:

• Martial arts demonstrations and performances: Visitors can watch demonstrations and performances by some of the world's top martial artists, including Benny Urquidez, Don Wilson, and Cynthia Rothrock.
• Martial arts workshops: There will be a variety of workshops available for adults and children, covering a wide range of martial arts styles.
• Vendor booths: There will be over 100 vendor booths selling martial arts equipment, clothing, weapons, and more.
• Asian cultural performances: There will be a variety of Asian cultural performances throughout the day, including lion dancing, tai chi, and Japanese drumming.
• Q&A sessions: Visitors will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of some of the world's top martial artists.

The Dragonfest is a great opportunity to learn about martial arts, meet some of the world's top martial artists, and experience Asian culture. It is a must-attend event for any martial arts fan.

Event Date
August 2, 2025

Event Time
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Martial Arts Represented
Karate
Kung Fu
Tae Kwon Do
Jiu-jitsu
Muay Thai
Aikido
Krav Maga
Wing Chun
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Wushu
Sanda
Hapkido
Kali
Pencak Silat
Sumo

About The Martial Arts History Museum 
The Martial Arts History Museum is hosted the 17th Annual Dragonfest Expo. Filled with martial arts icons, pioneers, movie stars and celebrities. Anyone who is anyone will be there. It has Asian cultural performances all day including Hawaiian dancing, Sumo performance, Sword cutting, and more. PLUS, there will be 10 workout seminars to attend, all including in the entrance price. 100 percent of the proceeds goes to the museum to raise funds to move into a larger location. This is our biggest charity event of the year!!! So, let's join in and be part of Dragonfest. Tell your friends!!! KIDS 17 & UNDER ARE FREE. "Active" military with ID is also FREE.

Location
Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208