Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

A Day in Our Village - Oak Park 2014
2014-06-01 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Scoville Park, Lake St. & Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL, 60301, United States
Join us for family fun in the sun as we meet, greet and share demos and stories with friends in the community. A great way for you to expand, share or begin your martial arts practice.

Saturday Ninja Camp: Mom-Kick-a-Thon
2014-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Master Wilson in this special Saturday edition of Ninja Camp.
Activities include martial arts conditioning games, kicking countdown, stories, snacks, and our special visual arts project: Handmade Mother’s Day cards for our Moms, GrandMoms, LikeMoms. One of our most popular ninja camps, and of course, we know why………because it’s all about MOM!!! Show your NinjaLove and happiness: Invite a friend to join you, cuz this camp is great for beginners, and all levels of ninjas!
Register Now — Click Here for Registration Form

Welcome Back!
2014-03-31 - 2014-04-05 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Lessons and Classes Resume.
Check out our Summer Camp lineup – sign-up today!
Springtime to Summer is Alumni callback time – calling out to all Master Yu alumni students, instructors, friends and families. Return to your practice, and receive a re-sign bonus – come back to pursue your passion for martial arts mastery!

Spring Break
2014-03-24 - 2014-03-29
The dojhang will be on Spring Break the week of Monday March 24 – Saturday March 29, 2014.
Classes resume on Monday, March 31st.

Promotion Ceremony - Happy Spring!
2014-03-21 17:00 - 19:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Join us for our quarterly essay presentation, on a topic to be assigned on test day, relating to our martial arts practice and good citizenship. We proudly welcome Ada-Louise as a 1st Dan Black Belt to our Black Belt Club!
Hear students present their thoughts through written and pictorial essays, as they earn their promotion to their next rank belt. It is a quarterly highlight at the Dojhang, and a day to share in the growth and achievement of students of all ages.
Children’s Ceremony 5:00pm-6:30pm
Adult/Teen Ceremony 6:30pm-7:30pm
No classes this day, instead, c’mon over and share the NinjaLove & Pride!
Essay Question: “Create Your Own Essay Question”
Choose a topic relating to your martial arts practice – perhaps a success, challenge, fun story, anything that speaks to your heart! Hand write, in 1 paragraph (a few sentences) and/or draw a picture to convey your thoughts. Enjoy preparing your essay …. we can’t wait to hear and see your presentation!

Adult / Teen Promotion Test
2014-03-15 12:00 - 15:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Dedicated adult and teen students display the skills they have been practicing and perfecting over the long winter. A day of achievement and challenge, as students combine physical and mental conditioning to propel them into their next level of martial arts mastery. A quarterly Open House event, open to students, family, friends and neighbors of Sr. GrandMaster S.H. Yu Martial Arts.

Children's Promotion Test
2014-03-08 09:00 - 15:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Stretching for Spring! We’re getting set for our Promotion Test on 3/8/14: The Saturday class rocks an Active Warmup sequence to create strong, long, lean, healthy martial artist’s muscles. Flexibility in your body/mind creates a physical/mental “safe space” to successfully manage and rise above obstacles, bullies, and other unwanted challenges. Come and practice with us….it really works!

9:00-1pm Black Belts
11:00-1pm Beginners: White/Yellow/Orange Belts
1:30-roundabout 3:30: Middle/Advanced Rank Color Belts

Artistic Weaponry with GrandMaster Yu
2014-02-17 16:45 - 19:00
This is a great foundation in martial arts weaponry, practiced with honor, grace and purpose – you will experience the simplicity, joy of movement, and all-around practicality of this mentally & physically engaging workshop – you embrace improved focus, confidence, and grip, in using the weaponry to extend the perimeter of your training area.
A dynamic workshop that gives the serious martial artist an entry into the world of Artistic Weaponry: GrandMaster Yu guides you using the E Dan (Twin Sticks) and Nunchauka: making self defense with accessible objects possible, while also learning coordination of blocks and strikes, weapons carriage, and historical background of weaponry training, including a discussion of the honorable practice of artistic weaponry for defense and healthy mental/physical conditioning. As with all of our workshops, GrandMaster Yu will meet each student at their own level: beginner, intermediate, or advanced, and build on the existing skills from previous workshops. Self-defense techniques, forms, and working with a partner all combine to improve coordination, attention, and well-being – plus it is SUPER FUN! Challenge yourself!
Register by return, phone, or stop in! We hope you can join us for part of your day off!

Airborne Kicks with GrandMaster Yu
2014-02-17 14:15 - 16:30
Excellent conditioning for intermediate and advanced students of all ages.
Learn the basic training and skills needed to launch your kicks airborne. Advanced kicks from GrandMaster Yu’s repertoire include Jump Sidekick (single & double), Double Jump Front Kick, Scissors Kick, Jump Wheelkick, Spinning Jump Wheelkick. A rigorous but super fun “bootcamp” style workshop includes conditioning to increase the student’s airborne capacity! You will see and feel your technique improve before your eyes! Added to this workshop are sparring steps & kicks for successful use during sparring matches.
Register Now, and join us for all or part of your day off!

Ninja Camp – Lantern Festival
2014-02-17 10:00 - 14:00
Celebrate the new Lunar Year of the Horse! Children ages 5-12 will enjoy an afternoon of Martial Arts creative movement, visual arts, language arts, and culture. Master Yu Ninja Camps offer martial arts conditioning and foundation building, focusing on muscle activation for skill success, and create practical mind/body connections through traditional martial arts games, imagery using animals & nature (the true inspiration of all martial arts moves!) All Materials Included! Bring: Your Tiger Mind, A Box Lunch and Your signed registration form
Our visual arts project for this camp embraces the seasonal celebration of the coming of the Light, as the lunar cycle moves into springtime. Lifting a lit Lantern symbolizes our dreams, hopes and wishes, lighting the sky, and lifting our thoughts to higher possibilities! Using group discussions, interactions with ninja friends, and movement in camp, children use their imagination to design and paint their own lantern.
Register Now, and join us for all or part of your day off!

Valentine Kicks and Cards Ninja Camp
2014-02-01 13:00 - 16:00

Winter Training Mini-Camps
2014-01-02 - 2014-01-03
Winter Training Mini-Camps with GrandMasterYu
Airborne Kicks
12Noon-2:15pm
$110/day or $210/both days – advance registration
Artistic Weaponry presenting the TwinSticks & Nunchauka
2:30-4:45pm
$120/day or $230/both days – advance registration
Join us for Regular Evening Classes on Thursday Jan 2 and Friday Jan 3.
Click here for additional information

New Year's Ninja Camp!
2014-01-02 - 2014-01-03
Asian New Year’s Traditions through Martial Arts History
Thu Jan 2, Fri Jan 3
9am – 12Noon
$165/both days or $95/day
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Happy New Year! No Evening Classes
2013-12-31 - 2014-01-01
Tue Dec 31 & Wed Jan 1

Regular Evening Classes
2013-12-30

Winter Break – No Classes
2013-12-23 - 2013-12-28
Winter Break – No Classes
Mon Dec 23 – Sat Dec 28

Belt Ceremony and Essay Presentation
2013-12-20 17:00 - 20:00
Belt Ceremony and Essay Presentation
We will embrace new 1st Dan, 2nd Dan, and 4th Dan BlackBelts!
5pm: Children
6:30pm: Adults

Adult & Teen Test
2013-12-14 12:00 - 14:00
Adult & Teen Test at 12Noon after Morning Classes

Children’s Test – No Classes today!
2013-12-07 09:00 - 15:30
Children’s Test – No Classes today!
9am Black Belts
11am White/Yellow/Orange Belts
1:30pm All Other Color Belts

Post-Thanksgiving Class!!!
2013-11-30 09:00 - 11:00
Post-Thanksgiving Class!!!
Join us for Saturday Class at 9am to launch a Healthy Holiday Season!

Thanksgiving Break - No Classes!
2013-11-27 - 2013-11-29
Thanksgiving Break – No Classes!
Wed Nov 27th – Fri 29th
Happy Thanksgiving!

Pilates for Martial Artists
2013-11-20 09:30 - 10:20
Pilates for Martial Artists with Miss Cameron – end of Fall Session
Spring Session will begin again in February!

FOUNDER’S DAY!!!
2013-11-20
FOUNDER’S DAY!!! Happy Birthday GrandMaster Yu! Games, Korean Treats and NinjaLove as we gather to Welcome a Healthy Year Ahead!

30 Days of Giving
2013-11-12 - 2013-12-12
Sr. GrandMaster S.H. Yu Martial Arts is a proud sponsor of the Annual North Avenue Business District Food Drive to benefit local food pantries……Giving is Receiving! Show your NinjaLove by bringing in a pantry item or two to share with our neighbors in need.
