Quarterly Promotion Test - December 2022
2022-12-10 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
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

Martial Arts Belt Promotion Ceremony - December 2022
2022-12-16 16:30 - 20:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
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

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 🙂

MLKing Day Holiday - No Classes 01.16.23
2023-01-16 - 2023-01-17
Have a safe and peaceful holiday break as we honor the memory and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who’s legacy we seek to follow, “The Time is Always Right to DO what is Right!”.
No classes on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Awards Ceremony! Best of the Best 2022!
2023-01-25 17:10 - 17:45 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Join us to recognize the Best of the Best of 2022! Our recognitions will include, but are not limited to:

Instructor of the Year
Student of the Year
Color Belt of the Year
Most Highly Honored Martial Artist
Highly Honored Students

We are scheduling this way to include our beginning Level 1 children and Level 2 children and youth to witness and celebrate the achievements of our Martial Arts Family in 2022. We hope this allows as many students and families as possible to conveniently be a part of the celebration! Honestly, EVERYONE has made great progress over the past year in so many ways, and we are truly grateful for the commitment of our students, families, and instructors who have stood strong despite obstacles, which we have weathered-together! YOU are our WHY in all that we do: YOUR Success = OUR Purpose!
Although we have yet to reset our visitor/family seating (it’s definitely on the TO-Do List!), parents are always WELCOME! We encourage you to travel light with minimal belongings entering the dojhang (our priority is our students!). THANK YOU to our sponsors and Supreme GrandMaster Yu, who have helped to make these awards possible, and to our students’ dedication and grit! NinjaLove all around!

President's Day Camps & Training - 02.20.23
2023-02-20 13:00 - 17:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Are you ready for some late-winter warm ups??
We will NOT be teaching our regular schedule of classes today, but we WILL be offering some special HOLIDAY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES! Advance registration appreciated to plan and customize your curriculum!

ARTISTIC WEAPONRY – 1:00-3:00pm – experienced, registered students only please for this one-day installment!
AIRBORNEKicks – 3:30-5:30pm – all registered students blue belt and above are eligible, or with instructor invite for lower ranks.

More details to follow! Register: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Promotion Test - March 2023
2023-03-11 09:30 - 17:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Plan to Promote! If you have studied consistently for the past 3 months, we believe that most students are ready to step forward to TEST and get promoted! Yippee!
Detailed schedule:

Children: 9:30am–12 or 12:30pm
Teen & Adults: 1:00pm

Let’s stay healthy, get stronger, and be ready!
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.
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please email them to MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Martial Arts Oak Park Promotion Ceremony
2023-03-17 16:30 - 20:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
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!

Spring Break!
2023-03-25 - 2023-04-02 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy Spring Break as we take pause here to welcome this new season of GROWTH in ourselves, our Dojhang, and our Martial Arts Practice.
No Classes Saturday March 25 through Saturday April 1, 2023 – back in action on Monday, April 3rd!

Good Friday - No Classes
2023-04-07 - 2023-04-08 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Wishing our Students who celebrate, and all Friends, Family & Community a Good Passover and a Solemn Easter Weekend celebration – we ARE in class on Saturday, 4.8, but no classes Friday, 4.7 in observance of Good Friday.

Memorial Day Holiday 2023
2023-05-27 - 2023-05-30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Hello Summer!
The Dojhang will observe the Memorial Day Holiday – no classes Sat, May 27 or Mon May 29.
As we celebrate the start of summer and wrap up a very good school year (whew! wooHoo!), let’s remember what Memorial Day is all about – offer a good work, or peaceful thought to honor the Memory of those true warriors who paid the ultimate sacrifice of their lives so that we could all live free and enjoy the privileges of our beautiful country. Let’s nurture our Nobility of Spirit and commit to practicing patience and understanding with the people and places we encounter in our martial artist’s life XO

Martial Arts Promotion Test - June 2023
2023-06-10 09:30 - 17:00
Advancing forward into summer!
Detailed Testing Schedule:
Children: 9:30am-12:30pm – Parents: You are welcome to be with us to witness the awesome testing performance! Dismissal will be staggered based on level, student roster, and test flow. We will try to give you a specific pickup time for your children, but please do feel free to check in with us that day, and definitely make a detailed pickup plan with your children.
Adult/Teen: 1:00-4:00pm – dismissal will be staggered based on level.
Your ESSAY QUESTION will be posted the Monday after testing on Monday, June 12th by end of day!
We are looking forward to a wonderful day together celebrating your RISE!

Summer Break Schedule
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-09 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Hello Martial Arts Family!
No classes during Summer Holiday Break, July 3-8 – We are back in action on Monday, July 10!
Have a Safe, Peaceful and Healthy 4th of July Holiday! God Bless the USA! Let’s sparkle and shine goodness and light wherever we go!

Promotion Test - September 2023
2023-09-16 09:30 - 16:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Quarterly testing, offered every 3 months, gives you the opportunity to advance and receive your promotion on the skills you have learned, practiced and mastered throughout the quarter.
Testing Schedule is:
9:30am Children/Youth
1:00pm Adults/Teens
Your Essay question will be assigned the Monday after the group test. You can present your essay with your classmates when you come for your Promotion Ceremony!
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.
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please email them to MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Promotion Ceremony - September 2023
2023-09-29 16:30 - 20:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
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!

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day Training Camps
2023-10-09 13:00 - 17:15 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Artistic Weaponry: Experienced, registered students only for this one-day workshop! 1:00-3:00pm; tuition $145/student
AirborneKicks: Registered students blue belt and above are eligible for this one! 3:15-5:15pm; tuition $125/student
All training programs developed and presented by Supreme GrandMaster Yu.
More info and registration: email MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com
You’ve got the day off, why not put it to work for you! Refresh your skills! Improve your conditioning! Get Airborne! Learn from a Legend!
No evening classes on Monday, October 9th – Special Holiday Training Camps only!

30-Day Challenge: November 2023!
2023-10-31 - 2023-12-01 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Be Outstanding! Bring on the Challenge! We have a great way to close-out “#OUTSTANDING OCTOBER”: It’s that time of year when we look within to reclaim our healthy habits and daily practice before those holidays and year-end obligations creep up on us! It’s time to join in-community, yet work at our own pace, within our own schedules, to unite as martial artists for our Healthy Lives! Let’s have some fun together! Let’s encourage each other along the way!
We will be handing out the challenge for Trick-or-Treat from 4-6pm on 10.31, but if you are looking to jump-start, here’s the deal: (SO EASY!!!)
November 2023: 30-day Challenge
Let’s do this! Commit, Discipline, Do!
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.
Stretch Kicks – QUALITY! 10 on each side; front; inside; outside, all 3 or only 1…..hey: it’s YOUR challenge!!
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 consciously 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.

Annual Fundraiser for Beyond Hunger
2023-10-31 - 2024-01-01 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
“Kick-Out Hunger!” through December 31st, as part of our united community effort to END Hunger in our community and support the health and well-being of us all.
Please join Supreme GrandMaster Yu, our Instructors, Families and Friends in this DIGITAL ONLY Food Drive to Support BEYOND HUNGER. (Monetary Donations make the biggest impact, as $1 = $9 to the food pantry in terms of purchasing power!) We love the educational, wholistic philosophy of our food pantry that really does GO BEYOND to bring good nutrition accessible to all. Many of our students are always looking for ways to show their appreciation to Supreme GrandMasterYu and our Instructors for the commitment and work that they do throughout the year. What better way than to unite for right, uphold justice, and BE THE BEST of the BEST. Together, we ALWAYS make a BIG DIFFERENCE!
You can donate here:
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/tCZgZA?vid=114wpx

A True Martial Artist's Trick-or-Treat!
2023-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Hi Everybody! Happy Halloween!
C’mon over to the Dojhang for Trick-or-Treat and get your 30-Day November Challenge! This is a fun way for us to do something healthy and GOOD for ourselves (in-between chocolate! LOL!) – while proving HOW EASY it is to incorporate healthy, good habits. It’s a secret! The challenge won’t be revealed until you come over to the Dojhang on Halloween to show us your costume and then it’s OUR TREAT to you to launch a healthy November, 2023.
This is also the day that we launch our Annual “Trick-or-Treat to End Hunger”, supporting our very own BEYOND HUNGER food pantry and nutrition education center! DIGITAL DONATIONS ONLY! You can donate here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/tCZgZA?vid=114wpx.
Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Family is super committed to supporting our community and sharing the NinjaLove through commitment, purpose, and collective effort!

Thanksgiving Holiday Break
2023-11-22 - 2023-11-26 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Happy Thanksgiving to our Martial Arts Family, Friends and Fans! Wishing everyone a healthy, happy holiday as we all take pause to remember the many blessings in our lives, and in our martial arts training! We are grateful to our Instructors, Students and Families for the dedication, support and good energy that you bring to the Dojhang and to our lives every single day!
Even though we won’t be in class, remember your November Challenge! Keep doing it and stay devoted to your good health and continued improvement!
See you back in class on Monday, November 27th!

Promotion Test - December 2023
2023-12-02 09:30 - 16:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Quarterly testing, offered every 3 months, gives you the opportunity to advance and receive your promotion on the skills you have learned, practiced and mastered throughout the quarter.
Testing Schedule is:
9:30am Children/Youth
1:00pm Adults/Teens
Your Essay question will be assigned the Monday after the group test, by end of day 12.4.23. You can present your essay with your classmates when you come for your Promotion Ceremony!
Please register in advance! Registration deadline is Wednesday, November 29th – submit your test registration (link to the Test Registration Form here), either by email or on site, along with your test fees by 11.29.23 – payments accepted via Zelle to MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com or in person at the dojhang.
Any questions?
We will respond promptly! Please email to MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony - December 2023
2023-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
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

Winter Holiday Break
2023-12-22 - 2024-01-02 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Happy Holidays! Wishing our entire martial arts family peace, happiness and every success through the year-end and in our Brand New Year 2024! May every good wish come true for you, and may good health and positive energy be your most treasured gifts to live and to share.
We are back in class on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Let’s LEAP into this new year together! (we have an extra day to strive to BE the BEST of the BEST!)
NinjaLove Forever,
Supreme GrandMaster Yu and all of your
Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Instructors and Team!

Snow Emergency: Classes Canceled
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-14 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Due to extreme weather, all classes canceled Friday and Saturday, January 12 & 13, 2024.
Preserve Life – Stay safe and healthy everyone!

MLKing Day Holiday 2024 - No Classes
2024-01-15 - 2024-01-16 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
No Classes Today! Enjoy your holiday, and Serve your Community!
“The Time is Always Right to do Right.” – Dr. MLKing

Promotion Test - March 2024
2024-03-09 09:30 - 17:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Register NOW for your Quarterly Promotion Test!
SPRING Test is THIS Saturday, March 9, 2024

Preparations are underway now for a Great Test this weekend – there is a wave of excitement and anticipation for EVERYONE to Be Our BEST!
Deadline to REGISTER for your Promotion Test is Wednesday, March 6th. Do it NOW!

Detailed Test Schedule:
9:30am – Children
1:00pm – Teen and Adult

Testing is done by level, so the more you know, the longer you test! Every test is unique, and we enjoy seeing you advance. We encourage you to embrace the opportunity to support your fellow martial artists and learn from each other! Everyone is on their way to greatness!

Essay Question will be posted by end of day on Monday, March 11. Your essay preparation guidelines will help you structure your essay. A reminder to please include your Name, Rank, and Date on your essay. Essays are due 3.22 at your promotion ceremony.
If you’re new to your practice, be assured that if you have studied at least 3 months, you are invited and should gear up for your test!
(Quarterly Test Schedule for 2024: Saturdays June 1; September 7; December 7 😊)

Link to the Test Registration Form here; Test Fees are due with the test registration – fees are posted at the dojhang and can be submitted via Zelle to MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com – you can also now Zelle to our Dojhang Phone at 708-383-3456, or text/email us with any questions.
We are here to make your test day successful and enjoyable in every way.

Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony - Spring 2024
2024-03-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
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

Spring Break 2024
2024-03-25 - 2024-04-02 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
The Dojhang will be on Spring Break Monday, March 25-Monday, April 1, 2024.
Classes resume on Wednesday, April 3rd.
If you are observing the Spring religious holidays, we send our well wishes for your peaceful, and sacred celebrations and observances. We wish everyone a safe, restorative and happy spring break! We are looking forward to welcoming the new season of training with you on your return!

Memorial Day 2024
2024-05-27 - 2024-05-28 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
No Classes today! Let’s pause to remember with gratitude and respect all who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy today. Have a safe and peaceful holiday! See you back in action tomorrow!

Martial Arts Promotion Test - June 2024
2024-06-01 09:30 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Get ready for a successful, awesome day to advance and elevate your skill!
Detailed Schedule:
Children 9:30am-12:30pm
Adult & Teen 1pm-finish (based on your level/rank)
Register NOW for your test.
(Quarterly Test Schedule for 2024: Saturdays June 1; September 7; December 7 😊)

Deadline to register for testing is Wednesday, May 29th, end of day. Link to the Test Registration Form here – test fees accepted via Zelle to 708-383-3456 or MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com
Questions? We are here for you! Call us, stop in, or email MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com
We are looking forward to a GREAT DAY!
