Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Awards & Recognition Ceremony - 2015
2016-01-09 09:45 - 10:15 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
These 3 Friends are ready to Celebrate the Stars of the Year 2015 as we recognize our high achievers and honored students and instructors. Who will be the 2015 Student of the Year? Color Belt of the Year? Most Improvement? Community Builder? Join us for the celebration at the end of Saturday class on January 9th! Expanded categories and honors.

Martial Arts Oak Park Adult Promotion Ceremony
2016-01-04 20:00 - 20:30 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Welcome Back to Class! Congratulations on completing your testing requirements! Due to winter holidays and test scheduling, we will have our adult promotion ceremony either before or after class throughout this week. Don’t worry! If you’re traveling, we will look forward to your promotion on your return! Ready for a New Start in your Martial Arts Oak Park journey!

Welcome Back!
2016-01-02 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Hope to see everyone in Saturday Class! A Fresh Start, our Annual New Year’s Class!

BlackBelt Training Clinic & Competition
2015-12-28 14:15 - 2015-12-30 16:30 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
One-on-One Skill Development with GrandMaster Yu.
A Hands-on Training Clinic in practical self-defense, black belt forms, martial arts history & advanced conditioning. Increase and promote confident skill execution and realistic role-play in defense situations.
Day 1 & 2 Training Clinic; Day 3 Optional Championship to Honor All BlackBelt participants and GrandChampion: minimum 10 students, maximum 20. Register early!

NinjaCamp - Winter Break
2015-12-28 10:00 - 2015-12-30 14:00 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Experience the customs, culture, conditioning and traditional games of Martial Arts practice!
A great camp for all levels of Martial Artists, children 5-12.
Our Theme is, “New Beginnings: Success, Happiness, Focus & Fun!” Chart your course for the New Year, as we make our own calendar and archive important goals for our practice and success.
3 Days, 10am-2pm daily. Phone or message us for more info!

Winter Break - Happy Holidays!
2015-12-21 - 2015-12-27 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Promotion Test - Adult/Teen Students
2015-12-19 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
You have been steadily learning, dedicating, practicing, disciplining and preparing for your advancement!
We look forward to an excellence-filled afternoon: your progress and success is what it’s all about!
Community Open House welcome to our Neighbors, Family, and Friends here to support and see true martial arts right here in our neighborhood.
Join us for all or part of the afternoon!

Children's Promotion Ceremony & Essay Presentation
2015-12-18 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Congratulations to all the students in the Children’s Program who successfully completed their test. We love seeing your progress!
Essay Presentation and Belt Ceremony: Essay Question is on the Blog!
Children’s Promotion Ceremony: 5-6:30pm
Adult/Teen Promotion Ceremony upcoming after Winter Break on Monday January 4th, 2016 before or after class.

Children’s Promotion Test
2015-12-12 08:45 - 17:00 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Community open-house and Testing Today!
Test Schedule:
Children BlackBelts: 8:45am arrival for test beginning at 9:00am;
Children BeginnerBelts: 11am arrival, current White/Yellow/Orange Belts;
Children Intermediate & Advanced Color Belts: 1:30pm Test

Happy Thanksgiving!
2015-11-25 - 2015-11-28
No Classes Wednesday November 25 through Saturday November 28th.
We are so thankful for all of you! We have the BEST of the Best students, families, parents, grandparents, nannies, and supporters! You are all Awesome! We NinjaLove You!

Columbus Day Artistic Weaponry Camp
2015-10-12 16:45 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
This is a dynamic workshop that gives the serious martial artist an entry into the world of Artistic Weaponry. Our One-Day Weaponry Workshop prerequisite is for students who have previously taken our weaponry camps for 5-days or more.
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. 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!

Kicks Conditioning & Sparring Skills Workshop
2015-10-12 14:15 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Join GrandMaster Yu for a skill-building Adventure!!
Appropriate for all ages, bluebelt & above (lower rank with instructor clearance) Gain speed, range and agility as you learn practical, effective kicks and blocking combinations to successfully defend yourself and gain advantage over any opponent or obstacle.

NinjaCamp-Mask Festival
2015-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Annual Mask Festival – Children and Youth age 5-12. A great conditioning camp for all levels, we present traditional martial arts games, kicking skills, historical background, stories, legends and a visual art project to bring our martial arts practice to LIFE! We will discover and explore the variety of Asian masks, and create our own mask using feathers, beads, glitter and/or decoupage. Join us to bring the Ninja of your Dreams to LIFE!!

Promotion Ceremony & Essay Presentation
2015-09-25 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Essay Presentation and Belt Ceremony: Essay Question to be announced by September 14th.
Children’s Promotion Ceremony: 5-6:30pm
Adult/Teen Promotion Ceremony: 6:30-7:30pm

Promotion Test - Adult/Teen Students
2015-09-19 12:00 - 16:00, 2015-06-13 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Children’s Promotion Test
2015-09-12 08:45 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Community open-house and Testing Today!
Test Schedule:
Children BlackBelts: 8:45am arrival for test beginning at 9:00am;
Children BeginnerBelts: 10:45am arrival, current White/Yellow/Orange Belts;
Children Intermediate & Advanced Color Belts: 1:30pm Test

NinjaCamp Bonus Week: Asian Treasure Boxes
2015-08-24 10:00 - 2015-08-28 14:00 (America/Chicago)

Ninja Camp
2015-08-17 10:00 - 2015-08-21 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Ninja Camp – Last Blast of Summer!
Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm daily

Training Camp: Airborne Kicks
2015-08-10 14:15 - 2015-08-14 16:40 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Taught by GrandMaster Yu – this comprehensive 5-day training gives you the conditioning and foundation you need to execute the amazing jumping, flying, and airborne kicks!
This Camp fills quickly!! Register early!
Monday through Friday, 2:15-4:30pm.

Ninja Camp
2015-08-10 10:00 - 2015-08-14 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Discover Martial Arts Moves in Animals & Nature!
Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm daily.

Training Camp: Artistic Weaponry
2015-08-03 14:15 - 2015-08-07 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Taught by GrandMaster Yu
Monday through Friday, 2:15-4:30pm daily.

Ninja Camp - Annual Kite Festival
2015-06-22 10:00 - 2015-06-26 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Promotion Ceremony & Essay Presentation
2015-06-19 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Essay Presentation and Belt Ceremony
Your Essay Question:
Children: “How can we overcome our fear of making a mistake?”
Or, for Adults and Teens, “How can we overcome our fear of failure?”
We are looking forward to hearing and seeing everyone’s presentation, and your new belt! Check out the Essay Preparation Guidelines in our FAQ section for more details.
Children’s Promotion Ceremony: 5-6:30pm
Adult/Teen Promotion Ceremony: 6:30-7:30pm

Children’s Promotion Test
2015-06-06 08:45 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Community open-house and Testing Today!
Test Schedule:
Children BlackBelts: 8:45am arrival for test beginning at 9:00am
Children BeginnerBelts: 10:45am arrival, current White/Yellow/Orange Belts
Children Intermediate & Advanced Color Belts: 1:30pm Test

NinjaCamp Celebrates Mom!
2015-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Special Saturday Edition of NinjaCamp returns as we celebrate Mom!
Come over for this fun afternoon, as we kick up a storm of goodness, and create a handmade, pop-up Mother’s Day Card for Mom’s special day (coming up the following weekend!).
Martial Arts Conditioning rolls into a creative card-making session, including a special origami, pop-up feature for the ambitious card designers!
NinjaCamp is suitable for all children, all levels, ages 5-12. A great, introductory martial arts experience! Call 708-383-3456 to register, or email MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com.

Welcome Back! Classes Resume!
2015-04-06 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Spring is Here…………time to GROW!! See you in class today!

Spring Break
2015-03-28 - 2015-04-04
Enjoy your Spring Break!
No Classes starting Saturday, March 28 through Saturday, April 4, 2015. We will see you back on the mat on Monday, April 6th!

Promotion Ceremony & Essay Presentation
2015-03-20 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Happy Spring!!
Join us for this inspiring evening as we listen to students present their essays and congratulate them as they receive their promotion! All are welcome!
This evening we will welcome 12 New 1stDan Black Belts, and 1 New 2ndDan Black Belt! Congratulations to ALL!!! We are incredibly proud of you all, and thankful to the parents and families who’s support makes it all possible.
Chidren’s Essay Question, ages 5-12, submitted by Sophie Ho, age 6: “How does the Creed make you be a martial artist?”
Teen/Adult Essay Question, ages 13+: “Why do we keep etiquette (ie, a code of conduct) between teacher / student / rank, and in doing so, discipline our self?”
Children’s Ceremony at 5pm; Adult/Teen Ceremony at 6:30 or immediately following the children.

Teen & Adult Promotion Tests
2015-03-14 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
The community is invited to this afternoon of Martial Arts Excellence. If you are intrigued, interested, attracted to real martial arts, this is the place to be. Family, Students, and Visitors Welcome!
