Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Martial Arts Ninja Camp Lantern Festival
2016-02-15 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Martial Arts Ninja Camp Lantern Festival: Our annual welcome to the lunar new year! Asian legend tells that if you send a lantern up to the sky at the beginning of the New Year, your wishes gain access to the heavens, and will all come true!
We will celebrate these and other legends throughout the day, along with martial arts conditioning, traditional games, challenges, and creating our own original, hand-painted lantern.
This camp is appropriate for all levels of children, and is a great introductory martial arts experience, too.

Airborne Kicks with GrandMaster Yu
2016-02-15 14:15 - 16:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Basic Training and conditioning to launch your kicks airborne! Technical coaching on Jump Sidekick, Double Jump Front Kick, Jump Wheelkick, Spinning Jump Wheelkick. A rigorous, bootcamp-style workshop guaranteed to increase your airborne capacity! You will see and feel your technique improve as the day progresses!

President's Day Martial Arts Camp: Artistic Weaponry
2016-02-15 16:45 - 19:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
A condensed version of our 5-day camp – jam-packed with skills. Prerequisite for this camp is our 5-day or multiple day weaponry camps. GrandMaster Yu will build on your previous skills, with opportunities for forms, self-defense and sparring using the twin sticks and nunchauka.

President's Day - No Evening Classes
2016-02-15 19:00 - 20:30
Camps during the day on President’s Day: Join us for Ninja Camp 10a-2p, Airborne Kicks 2:15-4:30, and Artistic Weaponry 4:45-7pm.
No evening classes tonight!

Best of the Best BlackBelt Competition
2016-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Calling all Master Yu BlackBelts!
Join GrandMaster Yu for a friendly afternoon of competition with your friends at the Dojhang, competing in all categories, including Self-Defense Techniques, Forms, Breaking Techniques, Free-Sparring Techniques, and Speed-Kicking.
Learn some new skills, hang with your friends, and discover just how capable and excellent you are! Open to all Master Yu BlackBelts. All participants will be honored and recognized for their skill and participation.
We will celebrate together at the end of the day!

Children's Martial Arts Promotion Test
2016-03-05 08:45 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
You’ve been working hard all winter long, now it’s time to step up and test for your next belt! Family, Friends and Community Welcome!
8:45am BlackBelts
11:00am Beginner Belts: White/Yellow/Orange
1:30pm All Intermediate & Advanced Color Belts
We are looking forward to seeing your progress and continued mastery of skill & self!

Adult/Teen Martial Arts Promotion Test
2016-03-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Winter is behind us and success and promotion lies before us!!
Everyone has really been dedicated, determined, and focused, and it shows: you are building skill, strength, poise, and confidence. Let’s enjoy all your improvements together as we step forward as a group for our quarterly promotion test!

Martial Arts Oak Park Promotion Ceremony
2016-03-18 17:00 - 19:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Yippee!!!! It’s time to get promoted!!! You did it – you pushed through, gained skills, had fun, got stronger, inspired your friends, now it’s time to move onward and upward! Promotion Day is Here!
Please bring your prepared Essay to the Ceremony, ready to present your essay to the group (see Essay preparation guidelines elsewhere on the site:-) Essay Question will be posted no later than Monday, March 7th!
Ceremony Times:
5:00pm All Children
6:30 pm Adult & Teen students

Spring Break
2016-03-25 - 2016-04-02 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
The Dojhang will be on Spring Break from Friday, March 25 through Saturday, April 2. Classes resume on Monday, April 4th!
We wish our entire Martial Arts Family, Friends and Fans a Safe, Happy, Fun and Restful Spring Break! We will be waiting for you on your return:-)

Saturday Ninja Camp
2016-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Join Master Wilson for this special Saturday Ninja Camp as we create our Asian/Ninja Themed Terrariums!
Terrariums, a small container garden in a jar, are a perfect way to connect with plant life while creating a fun garden scene with favorite rocks & figures. We’re thinking this could be a great Mother’s Day Gift for Mom! Bring a few of your favorite tiny found objects to include in your terrarium, if you like.
Ninja Camp also includes our favorite Martial Arts Games, Conditioning and Kicking to round out a fun and festive afternoon.
Register early: only 10 spots available for this camp, and we will plan materials according to camp participants. Camp Tuition of $85 includes activities and all materials.

Children's Promotion Test
2016-06-04 08:45 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
We have all experienced tremendous growth this Spring 2016 Season! Step forward to test for your promotion to show and continue to grow your skills:
Detailed testing schedule:
8:45am-1pm: All Black Belt Children.
11am-1pm: All Children Beginner Belts including White, Yellow-Stripe, Yellow, Orange.
1:30-4pm: All Children Intermediate Color Belts, Blue Belt and higher.
Test Day Tips: Please register for your test in advance, at least 2-days prior to testing. BlackBelts should bring a light box lunch; Beginner belts can bring a light snack if needed. The Essay Question for the test will be posted by Monday, June 6th, and due for presentation at our Promotion Ceremony on Friday, June 17th at 5pm.

Adult, Teen Martial Arts Promotion Test
2016-06-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Step forward to celebrate the growth, learning and improvement you have experienced during this spring season of training!
Testing yourself proves how capable you truly are, and validates your season of dedication to your practice and yourself!
Testing Schedule: we begin at 12Noon immediately following our regular Saturday morning martial arts schedule of classes and Kumdo Training.
Please register for your test a minimum of 2 days prior to testing – test applications available online – (see right column for download) or at the dojhang. Your essay question will be posted by Monday, June 6th, and is due for presentation at our Promotion Ceremony on Friday, June 17th at 6:30, or another scheduled promotion time after June 17th.

Martial Arts Oak Park Promotion Ceremony
2016-06-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
We are growing! We are learning! We are moving ahead! It’s time to come forward for your promotion and present your essay!
A great event for all, as we recognize the Best of the Best, receive our promotions, and present and listen to our essays (Essay question will be posted by Monday, June 6th)
Children: 5pm
Adult & Teen: 6:30 pm (or immediately following the children)

Ninja Camp Tribute to Dad
2016-06-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
NinjaCamp’s Tribute to Dad! Celebrate your awesome Dad and his powerful, endearing presence in your life with an afternoon of NinjaTraining. We will also design and create a special Ninja/Samurai Style Father’s Day card to present to him on his special day! Celebrate Summer! Celebrate Dad!
Join us for a fun afternoon – great for children 5-12, all levels – a perfect introductory martial arts experience for children who are enchanted with the idea of martial arts practice! Registration at the dojhang or email Master Wilson at masterwilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Summer Holiday Break Schedule
2016-06-30 - 2016-07-04 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Hello to our Martial Arts Family, Friends, Fans!
We will be on a short summer holiday break June 30-July 4: no classes these days. Our regular training schedule continues on Tuesday, July 5th. Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July Holiday! God Bless the USA!!!

Artistic Weaponry Camp
2016-07-25 14:15 - 2016-07-29 16:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Your Oak Park Martial Arts expert, Sr. GrandMaster S.H. Yu Martial Arts is very happy to offer this popular camp for your summer enrichment the week of July 25-29.
This camp is open to current registered Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts students of all ages (minimum 10 years old or with instructor permission); blue belt and above.
Camp curriculum offers practical self defense skills and original choreographed martial arts forms by GrandMaster Yu using the twin sticks and nunchauka. The 5-day format is a bonus, as it will establish the students muscle memory and mastery of sequences. GrandMaster Yu teaches all original choreography to build your artistry and skill as a martial artist. More details at www.Master-SH-Yu.com/camps, or email grandmasteryu@Master-SH-Yu.com to register or for more information.

NinjaCamp Kite Festival
2016-08-01 10:00 - 2016-08-05 14:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
NinjaCamp promotes the culture, customs, moves, and conditioning for healthy martial arts practice + a special visual art project. A great camp for beginners and all levels, children 5-12. This week is our Annual Kite Festival: design, build and fly an original Asian Kite!
Kites have their origin in Martial Arts, from the time of the 3Kingdoms – used as shields, decoys and distractions to invasion of territories, ancient military strategists used kites as part of their battle plans. We will use ours for the sheer joy of seeing them fly high!!! Weather permitting, we will head out to a local park on the last day of camp to take a test drive. Registration: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com; 708-383-3456.

NinjaCamp "Veg-Out"!
2016-08-08 10:00 - 2016-08-12 14:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Our body responds positively to good nutrition and helps us to be our best.
In addition to martial arts conditioning, games, and challenges, we will learn about the many different kinds of Rice, it’s prominence in WORLD Nutrition, and learn about the Korean nutritional powerhouse, BibimBop and 5 different adaptations to try and create at home. Get interested in how we can advance our martial arts performance (and our good health!!) through Vegging-out!
If you have been trying to introduce new veggies to your children with limited success, this camp is for you, Mom! Hands-on mixing up of our veggies, with a special roll-out contest on creative Kim-Bop (Korean Maki) rolling!!
Camp is Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm; $345/week or $95/day – includes all materials. Please bring a healthy box lunch (as a back up!)
Registration and more info: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

NinjaCamp Martial Arts Camp for Children
2016-08-15 10:00 - 2016-08-19 14:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
For Children 5-12, all levels! Join us this week as NinjaCamp travels the 3Kingdoms of Ancient Korea! Culture, Customs, moves and conditioning for healthy traditional martial arts practice. Let’s learn about the origin of our practice, code of honor, and be inspired by the legends and moves to create our own 3Kingdoms Diorama!
This is a perfect introductory martial arts camp. Ignite your martial arts imagination! Camp runs Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm; bring a healthy box lunch and your Tiger Mind!

Airborne Kicks Conditioning Camp
2016-08-15 14:15 - 2016-08-19 16:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Our popular conditioning camp that returns by request whenever the opportunity presents! Summer is a great time to incorporate these skills into your muscle memory – once you learn the mechanics, you will continue to grow these kicks beyond the one-week training camp. Our Martial Arts family loves getting airborne, returning alumni, collegians, and current registered students, come back year after year to build and enhance their skills. Pre-requisite for this camp: exclusively for current, registered students of GrandMaster Yu’s, all ages, blue belt & above. To register or for more info: grandmasteryu@Master-SH-Yu.com

NinjaCamp Last Blast of Summer!
2016-08-22 10:00 - 2016-08-26 14:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Children 5-12, get ready and recharged for Back to School! Our annual segue through summer’s end, featuring moves, conditioning, culture and customs of healthy traditional martial arts practice. Create a Training Journal, and a Design-a-Board contest rounds out our week. Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm daily. Join us! Register MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com or call/message!
A great camp for all levels. Remember to bring your box lunch to camp!

Labor Day Holiday
2016-09-05 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
No classes on Labor Day! Have a safe and peaceful holiday.
ByeBye, Summer……we are ready for Fall!!

Children's Promotion Test
2016-09-10 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Students have been spending the summer learning, improving and enjoying their practice: Now it’s time to promote! Community & Family invited!
Detailed Schedule:

8:45: All BlackBelts

11:00am-1pm: All Beginner Belts

1:30pm-4:00ppm: All other Color Belts

Adult / Teen Promotion Test
2016-09-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Join us as we launch into fall with a ton of new skills and conditioning gained over the summer. Students in the Adult & Teen program will step forward to test themselves and be tested on their promotion requirements and more. Family and Community is Welcome!

Promotion Ceremony
2016-09-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Celebrate your achievement and success!
Step forward to receive your promotion, present your essay, and share a proud moment with friends, family & community.
Essay question will be posted the week of September 12th!
5pm: Children
6:30pm (or immediately following the children!): Adults & Teens

Columbus Day NinjaCamp
2016-10-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Join us for our 5th Annual Mask Festival, Kicks, Conditioning, and NinjaCamp Fun on your day off. We are here to bring you Martial Arts Asian Culture Live!
What is NinjaCamp?
Games, fun, & conditioning to activate muscular & mental focus for martial arts success + learn about the legends and lore of Asian masks. Create your own Mask! Plan your Personal Halloween Expression! Please bring a healthy box lunch – a great introductory martial arts experience.

Columbus Day Artistic Weaponry Camp
2016-10-10 14:15 - 16:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Enjoy your day off refreshing and increasing your artistic weaponry skills, for students blue belt+; learn the twin sticks and nunchauka, and awaken your nascent warrior while learning real, useful, artistic skills!

Columbus Day Airborne Kicks
2016-10-10 16:45 - 19:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Kicking, Conditioning and Airborne BootCamp with GrandMaster Yu. Refresh your skills, and awaken your airborne conditioning! This is a fantastic all-around intermediate to advanced martial arts conditioning camp for registered students of all ages, BlueBelt+. You will be so proud of your kicks after taking this camp, just saying!

Halloween: Trick or Treat!
2016-10-31 15:00 - 18:15 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
No classes today, but definitely plan to do some Trick-or-Treat at the dojhang! We will launch our 30-Day Halloween/Novemeber Challenge again! Must Trick or Treat to get and sign-up for the Challenge. Prizes awarded to all who fully participate in the challenge!! Get up for it!

Thanksgiving Break
2016-11-23 - 2016-11-26 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends, neighbors, family, and community. We are grateful to share these beautiful martial arts with you and to share your lives. Thank you for the amazing opportunity to participate in your dreams, goals, growth and success.
No Classes Wednesday November 23 through Saturday November 26th – Back at it on Monday, November 28th:-)
