Oak Park Martial Arts | River Forest Karate, Self Defense, Tae Kwon Do
We are the Original Home for True Martial Arts in Oak Park, IL, building a legacy of martial arts and self defense excellence since 1994 (27+years). Led by Sr. GrandMaster Yu, a 9th-Dan, licensed 1st Class Certified, internationally recognized Sr. GrandMaster, we proudly uphold the ancient, over thousands of years Martial Arts Teachings, including Tae Kwon Do, Aikido and Hapkido, Kudo, Gumdo, and Judo. We educate and create future leaders with a well-rounded awareness and knowledge of societal challenges, guiding them to distinguish their Way.
Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts believes that the purpose of the Martial Arts Dojhang is to promote discipline and the Way which includes the Way of Life, Justice, Peace, and Prosperity. The Martial Arts Dojhang is NOT a playground nor is it a birthday party venue, it is a sacred space for human development and fostering a disciplined purpose, good health, strength, and community through practice.
We believe the Martial Artist is “The One who follows and creates the Way using his/her own mind, body, and spirit.” Our teachers and instructors have a mission: they are responsible to develop each student’s highest quality of life. Our purpose is to “help the student discover the foundation of their life and build their interior kingdom.” This is true Martial Art.
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Memorial Day Holiday
As we remember with great respect and gratitude all the military service members who have given their life for our country and our freedom, let's all spend some time today,…
Oak Park Martial Arts Promotion Test
Your commitment to your practice is about to pay off! If you have put in the time, and know your skills, you are ready to step forward to TEST! Please…
AirborneKicks Mini-Camp
Start your Summer Strong! A condensed version of our popular conditioning camp to elevate your kicks and break-through the musculature and flexibility barriers that may be holding you back from…
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How Do Karate and Taekwondo Differ?
As two widely popular forms of the martial arts, karate and taekwondo are similar in…
Essay Question-March 2022 Promotion Test
Congratulations to everybody who stepped forward to test on March 5th! We were so impressed…
How to Master Taekwondo Forms
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