History of Martial Arts in the United States

Program Type:

Community Events, History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Allowed Ages: 10 to Over 18

Event Details

Why is Karate so popular in the USA? Where does Kung Fu Panda come from, and can I earn a black belt and become the dragon warrior too? Stop by the Glenwood Branch to learn about where martial arts originated, how they developed, and how they spread throughout the United States. This class will focus on how Martial Arts grew in popularity in the USA through the 20th century and into the 21st, and how Asian Americans keep the arts vibrant to this day.

Registration preferred.