Episode 61a -Master Michael Matsuda, Monkey Kung Fu, Los Angeles, CA USA (Part 1 of 2)

Oct 13, 2025
1h 5m

Episode Description

🎧 Episode Release – Part 1

On this episode of The Mind Sensei Podcast, host Peter Tas sits down with Mr. Michael Matsuda, the 6th Generation Grandmaster of Tai Shing Pek Kwar (Monkey Kung Fu) and the founder & president of the Martial Arts History Museum.

With over 45 years of experience in martial arts, Mr. Matsuda is recognized worldwide as the leading authority on Monkey Kung Fu. He is the only living successor of this rare art, having personally trained under Master Paulie Zink, and is one of the few non-Chinese martial artists to master all five monkey forms.

In Part 1, Michael shares his early beginnings in martial arts – from Judo in 1968, to Hung Gar under Sifu Lyle Fujioka and Buck Sam Kong, and eventually to Monkey Kung Fu, where he dedicated decades of his life to preserving and teaching the art.

👉 Listen to Part 1 now and discover the story of one of martial arts’ most important historians and practitioners.



Contact Information

📩 If you've been inspired by the incredible journey and wisdom shared by our guest, Michael Matsuda   and you're interested in reaching out to him, you're in luck!

Email: info@mamuseum.com

Phone: +1 (818) 245-6051

Website: www.mamuseum.com

Martial Arts History Museum

201 N. Brand Blvd., B100

Glendale, CA 91203

(use entrance at 111 Wilson Ave.)



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