Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Winter Holiday Break
2022-12-23 - 2022-12-29 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Happy Holidays! The Dojhang will be on Holiday break from Friday, 12.23 through Wednesday, 12.28.
See you back in class on Friday, 12.30, and our New Year’s Class the morning of Saturday, 12.31!
We wish all of our students, families and friends, peace, health, happiness and good gifts!
NinjaLove to all,
Supreme GrandMaster Yu,
Master Wilson, Master Segreti, Master Enloe, and ALL of your
Dedicated Oak Park Martial Arts Instructors 🙂

Martial Arts Belt Promotion Ceremony - December 2022
2022-12-16 16:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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

Quarterly Promotion Test - December 2022
2022-12-10 09:30 - 17:00
It’s time once again to step forward to show your improvement and advancement over the past quarter: it’s Test Day! We have really been impressed with everyone’s commitment, determination, and true martial artist’s spirit. You show up regularly, wear the mask, learn the skills, refine the skills, and take full ownership of your healthy, martial artist’s lifestyle! Our Master Instructors and Instructors are all super proud of you and we are happy to see you shine! We are looking forward to an awesome day!
Test Day Schedule:
Children’s Test: 9:30am-12:30pm
Adults & Teen Test: 1:00-4:00pm

Link to the Test Registration Form here

Any questions?
If you have any questions, please email them to MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Thanksgiving Holiday Break
2022-11-23 - 2022-11-27
Everyday, we are grateful for the chance to teach all of you and to call you “Family”, sharing our life of learning and our martial arts journey together.
We wish you all a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving. The Dojhang will take a short break
Wednesday, November 23 – Saturday, November 26.
We are back in action on Monday, November 28, 2022. Have a peaceful, safe and happy holiday!

November 2022 - 30 Day Challenge
2022-11-01 - 2022-12-01
November 2022: 30-day Martial Arts Conditioning Challenge
Commit, Discipline, Do!
This challenge is for YOU! It’s YOURS! Own it – YOU are in charge! And it’s totally FREE! You have nothing to lose!
The Daily 100!

20 Squat Jumps – Squat Low, and Jump!
20 Pushups
20 seconds – Wall Sits – Find a clear wall, and sit against it with a flat back, knees bent at 90 degrees. Start with 20 seconds, and increase a few seconds each day to make it to 1 or 2 minutes (superstar level!) by Nov.30!
Planks – start with 20 seconds, or whatever duration makes you mildly uncomfortable; increase a few seconds per day through month-end. You will be amazed!!! Try to get to a minute consistently every day.
20 Hip Dips in your plank – while holding your plank, dip your hips from side to side for a total of 20 times.
Last week of Month, or over THANKSGIVING Break: Write a short response (no more than 2 paragraphs), “Why should we make the effort to challenge ourselves?”
Do something for someone every day without being asked and keep it a secret

By December 8th, Submit a written summary or journal of your achievements. Prizes for participation, and our overall Winner will take home a medal or other treasured relics and prizes from the Dojhang.

Halloween 2022 Schedule
2022-10-31 16:00 - 18:30
Happy Halloween! No evening classes tonight!
We are on the porch to greet you for Trick-or-Treat from 4-6:30pm.
Here is where you will receive (if you dare!) your 30-Day November Challenge (easy, very easy – only commitment is required!) Others will get it late when we post it on November 1st! We invite ALL of our students and community and families to JOIN the Challenge!
Halloween also launches our one and only annual fundraiser for our amazing food pantry, @BeyondHunger. Digital or Monetary Donations Only – because, well, it’s so easy and the food pantry gets a $9/return for every $1 we contribute. Bring your dollars, or click here to participate with us!
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/MASTERYU
We will go through the month of November getting strong and giving back TOGETHER!!!

Let's Support BeyondHunger - Annual Master Yu Martial Arts Fundraiser 2022
2022-10-31 - 2022-12-01
Trick-or-Treat to FIGHT HUNGER – Our ONE Annual Fundraiser
Halloween is the Official Launch of our Annual Fundraiser to support our food pantry, @BeyondHunger. We love their wholistic and practical philosophy and commitment to service and community. This is OUR TIME to Shine. Please Participate! Our Goal is always to meet and exceed our previous year. You all have stepped up Big Time in the past, and we hope you will once again unite with us to Knock-out Hunger in our midst. We have migrated to a TOTALLY DIGITAL Fundraiser (Including Checks made out to BeyondHunger, and Cash accepted in our Donation Box at the Dojhang).
$1 from us = $9 to the food pantry – every little bit helps! So, crack open that piggy-bank and share with those in need. GrandMaster has his birthday in November, and for those of you who are wanting to give gifts, this is the BEST gift you could ever give. Hunger is something we can kick out, TOGETHER! THANK YOU!
Here’s a link that takes you straight to our fundraiser: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/MASTERYU

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

AirborneKicks Camp
2022-08-08 14:00 - 2022-08-12 16:00
AIRBORNE KICKS – 5-day INtenSIVE!: August 8-12, 2022 – Monday through Friday, 2:00-4:00pm.
Students BlueBelt and above (+ lower ranks with Master’s invitation) are invited to take advantage of this awesome training opportunity. You build your strength, skill and martial artist’s mind, and improve your martial arts performance in every way possible! We purposely schedule these before our regularly scheduled classes.
Pre-registration is encouraged: we have a 10-student minimum, 20-student maximum and custom-plan curriculum to enrollment. All special training camps developed and led by Supreme GrandMaster Yu.
Beyond conditioning, the technical mechanics of the many airborne kicks, which may include jump sidekick, doublejump front kick, jump spin wheel kick, scissors kick. Make TigerEyes and sign-up now! Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to close out your summer strong and confident!
$395/week; 95/day (minimum 3-day camp attendance strongly encouraged)
Registration/More Info: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Artistic Weaponry Camp with Supreme GrandMaster Yu
2022-08-01 14:00 - 2022-08-05 16:00
ARTISTIC WEAPONRY featuring the TwinSticks and Nunchauka: August 1-5, 2022; 2:00-4:00pm. Available to registered students BlueBelt and above.
Extend the reach and repertoire of your skills! Students learn practical self defense moves, sequences and fluid, artistic forms. A Master S. H. Yu Martial Arts Original workshop: all sequences and forms developed and choreographed by Supreme GrandMaster Yu. It is our greatest honor and pleasure to bring back this training after a 2-year hiatus.
Pre-registration is encouraged: we have a 10-student minimum, 20-student maximum and custom-plan curriculum to enrollment. All special training camps developed and led by Supreme GrandMaster Yu.

Registration: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

$425/week; $100/day (minimum 3-day camp attendance required).
If you are NEW to this practice, there is a $50 materials fee for your practice sticks and nunchauka.

AirborneKicks Mini-Camp
2022-06-20 14:45 - 2022-06-24 16:00
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 pure airborne kicking joy!
This training is available to Registered students BlueBelt and above (or lower rank with Master’s Invitation)
Advance Registration appreciated – minimum 10, maximum 20 students.
$325/week; $75/day (minimum 3-day camp attendance strongly encouraged)

Promotion Day!
2022-06-17 16:30 - 20:30
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

Oak Park Martial Arts Promotion Test
2022-06-04 09:30 - 16:00
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 register in advance – submit your test registration (link to the Test Registration Form here), either by email or on site, along with your test fees prior to test day – payments accepted via Zelle to MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com or credit card. Your test will include an essay question. The topic/question will be posted the Monday following the test by end of day (June 6th).

Test Day Schedule:
Kids/Children: 9:30am – Beginner Belts (White/Yellow/Orange) should be ready for pickup by 11:30am
Teen/Adult: 1:00pm

Any questions?
If you have any questions, please email them to MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Memorial Day Holiday
2022-05-30
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, as we welcome summer, in silent reflection, and honor their memory through patience and good works.
No Classes Today! Enjoy the Holiday safely and in good health with Friends and Family!

Spring Break 2022
2022-03-26 - 2022-04-02
Spring Break Saturday March 26-Saturday April 2, 2022.
Have a Safe and Healthy and Happy, Peaceful Spring Break! We will see you back in class on Monday, April 4, 2022.

Promotion Test - March 2022
2022-03-05 09:30 - 16:00
Back on our quarterly testing schedule! Yay! We are preparing now for our test, and your Masters and Instructors are so happy to give you this opportunity to advance and elevate your skills! You are all doing an amazing job this quarter and we are so proud of everyone for rising above ALL the obstacles!
Please register in advance and be ready to SHINE!
Any questions: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Click Here for Test Registration

Detailed schedule:
Children 9:30am-12:30pm – we will test by rank and give you more details for pickup times closer to the date
Teen/Adult 1:00pm-3:00pm

AirborneKicks Camp - President's Day 2022
2022-02-21 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for some specialized training to elevate your skills and your kicks! Celebrate the holiday together conditioning and training together to get your kicks Airborne!
Taught by SupremeGrandMaster Yu, this workshop is for registered students Blue Belt and above of all ages. We will meet where you are and you will discover your incredible capacity to get Airborne! If you’re new to Airborne Kicks, you will be taught the conditioning and mind/muscle prep you need to jump and land safely and solidly. Experienced campers will build on existing skills and gain confidence to stay strong and gain altitude!
Registration in advance: 20 students maximum: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

President's Day 2022
2022-02-21
Today we present our specialized training camp, Airborne Kicks, with Advance Registration for Students Blue Belt and Above.
No Evening Classes today! Back with our regularly scheduled classes on Wed, 2.23.

Airborne Kicks Camp - Winter 2021
2021-12-27 14:00 - 2021-12-30 16:00
Welcome Back to Airborne Kicks Camp!
4-Day Kicks Workshop to elevate your skills, conditioning, joy in practice! AirborneKicks Camp info here – available to registered students blue belt and above – an amazing opportunity to train with THE BEST of the BEST!
Advance Registration Required – limited capacity!
Please contact Master Wilson for registration and more details: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com. We will use SignUpGenius for reservations.

Artistic Weaponry Camp - Winter 2021
2021-12-27 11:30 - 2021-12-30 13:30
About Artistic Weaponry Camp
Accessible to registered students blue belt and above who are looking to expand their martial arts repertoire with beautiful, effective, artistic movement using the TwinSticks and Nunchauka. All forms and choreographed sequences are original, developed and continually enhanced by our founder and teacher, Sr. GrandMaster Yu. Continuous days offer students the ability to develop mind/muscle memory to make the skills their own. It is a beautiful practice offered in a safe and focused environment.
Materials required: foam twin sticks and foam/practice nunchauka – if you’re new to the practice, we will provide these for an additional fee with your registration.
Reservations and advance registration is mandatory, as our capacity is limited. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity! You can read more about Artistic Weaponry here.
More info: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Holiday Break
2021-12-22 - 2021-12-26
Merry Christmas Everybody! 🎄🎅 We will take a short break and see you back in action for Winter Break Camps the week of December 27th.
Wishing everyone a peaceful, healthy and beautiful holiday. We Treasure you as our Family!

Promotion Test
2021-12-11 09:30 - 16:00
We are happy to offer the opportunity to TEST and advance your skills! Happy to be back on our quarterly testing schedule.
Detailed schedule for testing:
9:30am-12:30pm Children’s Test
We will begin with our highest rank for a portion of their test, and then invite our beginners and color belts to complete their test and dismiss before continuing our black belt youth and children’s test
1:00-4:00pm Adult/Teen Test
We will test by level and students may dismiss after their level, or stay to observe the higher ranking belts test.

Please register in advance, by Friday, December 10th, to be included in our testing roster.

Here is a link to the Test Registration Form
Please send registration information to: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
2021-11-24 - 2021-11-28
Above all, we are grateful for all of you: your dedication, your commitment, your determination to live your creed, and Be the BEST of the BEST.
Sending our Good Energy and Healthy, Best Wishes to our Martial Arts Family for a very Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Holiday. 🦃
No Classes Wednesday November 24 through Saturday November 27, 2021. We are back in class on Monday, November 29th.

30-Day November Challenge
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-30
It’s Time for our Official November 30-Day Challenge! Starting November 1st – 30th, we have a special daily challenge for you, and it is so, so EASY and FUN to do together! It only requires you to commit, discipline and DO every day, and probably takes a maximum of 15 minutes (or less). It’s the commitment, the discipline, and the DOING that will help you PROVE to yourself how strong you can get just by embracing those 3 qualities of commitment, discipline, and doing!
Our Trick-or-Treaters got a jump start, but it’s not too late for anyone to join the fun! Here are the details:
Remember: This challenge is for YOU! It’s YOURS! Do it and Own it – YOU are in charge!
Daily:

20 Pushups – Optional: start with regular pushups, and work up to walking pushups by month-end!
Planks – start with 20 seconds, or whatever duration makes you mildly uncomfortable; increase 5 seconds per day through month-end. You will be amazed!!! Try to get to a minute consistently every day.
RoundHouse Kicks – QUALITY! 20 consecutive snaps on each side – increase by week up to 30 maximum with pull-back each time.
CraneBalance on One Leg: elevate one knee above your belt and elevate your arms in the Crane position – balance 20 seconds each leg – this is your consistent goal by month end.
Last week of Month, or over THANKSGIVING Break: Write an Essay no more than 2 paragraphs, “Why should we make the effort to challenge ourselves?”
Do something for someone every day without being asked!

By December 8th, Submit your essay and a summary of your achievements! The Winner will take home a medal or other treasured relics and prizes from the Dojhang.
Have FUN! Get STRONG!

Happy Halloween!
2021-10-31 15:00 - 17:00
Trick-or-Treat on the Front Porch of the Dojhang for your 30-Day November Challenge and help us launch our annual fundraiser for BEYOND HUNGER, our local food pantry! If you want to be a part of our challenge, you’ll receive all the details only by Trick-or-Treat! Plus, we want to see your Creative Costuming!
We are committed to “kicking out”, “knocking down” HUNGER in our community. Come by to RECEIVE your TREATS, and Please Participate with US in GIVING to our neighbors in need of healthy, sound nutrition. Use this Link to unite our Martial Arts Family in giving as a community:
https://give.classy.org/trickortreat2endhunger

AirborneKicks Camp - Columbus Day/IPD 2021
2021-10-11 15:30 - 17:30
Holidays give us the chance to deviate from our regular schedule to offer you Specialty Training Camps!
If you’re a registered student, BlueBelt and above, you’re eligible to register for our AirborneKicks training on Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day! All the conditioning you need to get Airborne: get Double Jump Front Kick, Jump Side Kick, some of you will practice Scissors Kick (advanced!).
Limited Capacity: there’s still time to register now!
Contact MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com
No evening classes today! We return to our regularly scheduled programming on Wednesday, October 13th!

Martial Arts Belt Promotions & Essays
2021-10-04 - 2021-10-09
Congratulations to everyone who came forward to TEST! We are so proud of all of you: your ambition, your commitment, your grit, your determination, it all came together and we are ready to promote 😄!
Due to COVID, we will not have a formal ceremony, but we will prepare your belts and certificates for you to receive the week of October 4th when you come to class.
Meanwhile, please prepare your Essay (question posted in a separate post!), which is part of your promotion test, and either submit it via email to MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com OR bring it with you when you come to class the week of October 4th.
Being the BEST of the BEST together! (Always know your creed, follow your creed!)

Martial Arts Promotion Test
2021-09-25 13:00 - 17:00
Thanks to everyone for following all of our safety protocols and staying healthy!
Your efforts and commitment have brought back our Quarterly Promotion Tests! We are so happy to offer our Fall 2021 promotion testing for students who are ready to advance. We will assign your essay question by end of day Monday, September 27th with instructions. During COVID, we won’t have an official promotion ceremony, but we will proudly award your new belts and certificates the week of October 4th 🙂

Be sure to register in advance for your test: return the test application along with your test fee no later than Friday, September 24th!

Here is a link to the Promotion Application

Schedule details:
1:00-3:00pm Children
3:00-5:00pm Adults & Teens
Any questions: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Labor Day Holiday Schedule
2021-09-03 - 2021-09-06
We have had an awesome summer together! So great to be back together again at the dojhang, and you all have diligently followed every safety protocol. We recruited 40+ new students who are now actively enjoying their practice; administered a test for our new and returning students, promoted Instructor Merrick to BuSabomNim 3rd Dan, also advanced a new 2nd Dan Black Belt.
Other highlights: Bringing back AirborneKicks Camp, welcoming back many of our collegians, and having our out of town students from Florida, Wisconsin, and Indiana join us for a dynamic week of AirborneKicks Camp.
We will take a short holiday break over Labor Day – no classes Friday Sept 3 – Monday Sept 6. See you back in class on Wednesday, September 8th😊! Have a safe, healthy and peaceful end-of-summer holiday.

Promotion Test: All Students
2021-08-07 13:00 - 17:00
Step forward to your advancement: We will administer a Promotion Test, all levels, in small groups by level, throughout the afternoon, Saturday, August 7, 2021.
1pm – 3pm All Children – low rank will be dismissed early
3pm – 5pm Adult Students – All Levels
We expect to get back on track with our quarterly testing cycle of September/December/March/June as we continue to bring you safe, quality programming observing COVID-19 precautions and capacity management.
Students who are invited to test should register in advance. Your test application is here:
https://www.master-sh-yu.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/masteryu_promotion_application.pdf
Questions: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com or 708-383-3456
