Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Promotion Day!
2022-06-17 16:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
You have worked hard, taken your test, written your essay, and now it’s time to get promoted! We will have your promotions ready for you today (or earlier), and will give you your promotion when you come for class. We are looking forward to celebrating in a promotion ceremony as soon as it is safe and healthy to do so, but until then, we will go with the flow and recognize you as timing allows before and/or after class 🙂 Meanwhile, enjoy this pre-pandemic photo of our community promotion ceremony, essays in hand!
Here is the link to the essay question: Essay Question – June 2022 Test

Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony - September 2022
2022-09-16 16:30 - 20:30
During all classes today, we will set aside time for your Essay Presentation and Belt Promotion! See details on your essay question here.
It is always a very joyful time to see and learn from everyone presenting their essay, and to watch you all enjoy your achievement while embracing the new challenges. Don’t worry: if for some reason you are not able to be with us for this community celebration, we will have your belt and certificate waiting for you when you next come to class. If you have to miss this event, please understand, due to teaching time constraints, that we may not be able to hear you present your essay, but we look forward to receiving your written version.
Any question, we are here for you: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Martial Arts Belt Promotion Ceremony - December 2022
2022-12-16 16:30 - 20:00
Respectful of your test and hard work, and mindful of our student’s holiday schedules and family responsibilities, we are proud to invite you to come forward to receive your promotion today during all classes. Please bring your essay to present and leave with us as the final portion of your promotion test. Essay preparation guidelines are here, and the essay question will be posted on site, and on social media, by Monday December 12th.
Essay Topic:
Martial Arts Promotion Test Essay – December 2022

Martial Arts Oak Park Promotion Ceremony
2023-03-17 16:30 - 20:00
Congratulations to our students who proudly stepped forward to TEST in our quarterly March, 2023 Promotion Test! Now it’s our turn to be Proud, and to listen to your essays, and award and recognize your new belt rank!
The essay question is: “What is the BEST way to improve myself, and how can I accomplish this goal?”
Your promotion ceremony is planned during classes today! Please bring your essay (see the essay preparation guidelines here…..it’s easy!), present your essay, and receive your promotion!
Parents, you are welcome to join us! Please travel light: seating is limited!

Promotion Ceremony - September 2023
2023-09-29 16:30 - 20:00
You took your test, you passed your test, now it’s time to receive your promotion!
Join us in community during your regular class times to present your essay (here’s the essay question!), and receive your promotion!
Note: we will not teach regular classes this day as our promotion ceremony is the featured event!
We can’t wait to see your new belts, new skills, new purpose! Congratulations!

Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony - December 2023
2023-12-15 17:00 - 20:00
Let’s gather to celebrate! Present your essay and receive your promotion! You have done the work, and it’s time for a NEW START and FRESH ENERGY!
We are reverting back to our original promotion ceremony format that unifies ALL the children/youth and ALL the Adult/Teen students who have tested and are ready for promotion. There are NO REGULAR CLASSES on Ceremony Day! (Private Lessons by appointment)
Detailed Schedule:
Children/Youth – all levels: 5:00pm
Adult/Teen – all levels: 7:00pm

Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony - Spring 2024
2024-03-22 17:00 - 19:30
Let’s Celebrate your advancement as you step forward for your promotion! Bring your essay to present, receive your new belt and certificate of achievement, surrounded by your martial arts family and classmates! We are very happy to see you grow. We are all eager to hear your inspiring essays!
Oh, and don’t worry: if you aren’t able to be with us, we will have your promotion ready for you when you next come for class, but we hope to see everyone there before we all head out for Spring Break.
Here’s the Essay Question:
Children’s Essay Question – Spring 2024: How can I continue to maintain and upgrade my skills?
Adult Essay Question – Spring 2024: How can I continue to maintain and upgrade my life using the skills, knowledge and positive habits I have learned and nurtured?
Detailed Schedule:
Children: 5pm
Teen/Adult: 6:30pm

Martial Arts Oak Park Promotion Ceremony - June 2024
2024-06-07 17:00 - 19:30
CONGRATULATIONS on completing your test! It’s time to step forward for promotion!
Please bring your ESSAY to our Promotion Ceremony and present your essay, receive your new belt and certificate!
Detailed Schedule:
CHILDREN, All Levels – 5pm;
ADULT & TEEN – 6:30pm.

Your ESSAY QUESTION is posted on the Blog — Look for it here!
NOTE: There are NO REGULAR CLASSES on Promotion Ceremony Day! If you take classes with the children, come to the Children’s Ceremony; if you take classes with the Teens and Adults, come to the Adult/Teen Ceremony.

Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony - September 2024
2024-09-20 17:00 - 19:30
NO REGULAR CLASSES on Promotion Ceremony Day!

Detailed Schedule
5pm: Kids and Youth;
6:30-7:30pm: Teens and Adults
Bring your essay, present your essay, receive your promotion, and be ready for your New Beginning! Your essay question is on the Blog as of NOW! Celebrate your progress in community with your martial arts family! We are super proud of you all!
NO REGULAR CLASSES on Promotion Ceremony Day!

Promotion Ceremony December 2024
2024-12-13 17:00 - 19:30
You did it! You passed your test, and now it’s time to step forward to present your essay and receive your promotion. (Essay question will be posted by end of day Monday, December 9th) NO CLASSES on CEREMONY day!
Detailed schedule: All Children at 5pm; All Adult/Teen at 6:30pm.
We love to see you learn and grow in your martial arts practice and your successful life!

Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony - Spring 2025
2025-03-14 17:00 - 19:30
Detailed Schedule:
5:00pm-6:30pm: Kids & Youth;
6:30pm-7:30pm: Adults & Teen
Congratulations to all of our students who stepped forward to test this quarter – your promotion ceremony seals the deal! Let’s get ready for our SPRING TRAINING with our new rank, new belt, new goals!
Please prepare your essay for the presentation (the essay question will be posted on Monday, March 10 by end of day) – bring this to your ceremony and step forward to receive your promotion! Parents, Family and Friends are welcome to witness the advancement of our students, and hear the inspirational essays from all!
We are looking forward to see you RISE!

Promotion Ceremony - June 2025
2025-06-20 17:00 - 19:30
You did it! Now it’s time to step forward to receive your Promotion, Present your Essay, and Receive your new belt and new challenge! Your Essay Question will be posted in our Blog section and social media by Monday, June 9th end of day ;-).
Essay preparation guidelines/requirements are on the website – it’s easy! it’s fun! it’s INSPIRING!
No Regular Classes on Ceremony Day!
Detailed Promotion Ceremony Schedule:
5:00pm Children/Youth
6:30pm Adults/Teens

Promotion Ceremony - September 2025
2025-09-19 17:00 - 19:30
Join us to celebrate your promotion in the community with your martial arts family!
A reminder: No regular classes on Ceremony Day.

Detailed Promotion Ceremony Schedule:
Kids & Youth: 5 pm
Teens & Adults: 6:30 pm

Before stepping forward to receive your ceremonial promotion, including your new belt and certificate, we look forward to your essay presentation. Please bring your essay with you to the ceremony, ready to present.
(Essay Question will be posted on the Blog and Social Media (FB/IG) by the end of the day, Monday, September 8th)
Essay preparation guidelines/requirements
