Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Adult & Teen Promotion Test
2017-12-09 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Testing Schedule: 12Noon after our regular morning classes and Kumdo Training. Friends, Family, Community are invited to see the artistry and skills we have developed through our fall training season. Please join us!
Please register for your test 2 days in advance to plan for your participation.
You can access the Promotion Test Application here.

Promotion Ceremony
2017-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Plan to join us for this quarterly celebration, essay & awards presentation to recognize our students’ artistry, skills and progress throughout the fall season and through the year!
Ceremony Schedule: 5pm: Children; 7pm: Adult & Teen
Here are the essay questions.

Happy Holidays! Winter Break Schedule
2017-12-25 - 2018-01-01
Season’s Greetings to our entire Martial Arts Family! One of the most important things about any holiday is Family. We are grateful to be able to count each and every one of you as family, for this is what Martial Arts does for us: Unites us with the common goal of Good Health, Strength, Happiness and Fulfillment. Journeying with you every day is the greatest honor of our lives. Our purpose is Your Success!
We wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday, winter break, and every blessing in 2018!
No Classes Monday December 25th through Monday January 1st. We will see you back in Class and for TRAINING CAMPS the week of January 2nd, 2018. GrandMaster Yu and Our amazing Instructors stand ready to guide and share your continued success together in our New Year!
All the Best,
GrandMaster Yu and Instructors

NinjaCamp Celebrates 2018
2018-01-02 09:00 - 2018-01-05 12:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
NinjaCamp Celebrates the New Year with Martial Arts Conditioning, Games, Challenges, Asian New Year’s traditions, and our Annual Calendar Making Party! This camp is great for martial artists of all levels, ages 6-12. Join us for an awesome time together on the mat to create a successful 2018! Early registration encouraged!
Click to download the register form.
Camp Schedule: Daily, Tuesday through Friday, 9am-12:30pm
Please bring a healthy box lunch! We picnic on the mat! No spillable beverages please (water only or juice boxes ok).

Airborne Kicks with GrandMaster Yu
2018-01-02 12:30 - 2018-01-05 14:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
A Four-Day intensive training to launch your 2018 conditioning! A popular training camp for intermediate to high-level students of all ages, blue belt & above. As is his signature, GrandMaster Yu will meet you where you are and help you to create a higher level of skill and artistry in your kicks and in your practice. You will emerge stronger, more focused, a bit sore(!), and committed to your own excellence in 2018!
We love seeing your progress after putting in the work for this camp!
Click to download the register form.
Daily Schedule: 12:30-2:30pm, Tuesday through Friday

Artistic Weaponry with GrandMaster Yu
2018-01-02 14:30 - 2018-01-05 16:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Learn and expand on your martial arts weaponry skills. 4-consecutive days of training is ideal for beginner weaponry students, which will give you a definite skill set to energize and enrich your martial arts practice. More experienced students will expand their knowledge and sequences through GrandMaster Yu’s original programming and choreography.
GrandMaster Yu will meet you where you are to solidify skills from previous workshops, as well as introduce the etiquette, form and beauty of the twinsticks and nunchauka. We practice with durable foam sticks and chucks, available upon registration. Registration for this workshop is available to current students only, blue belt and above, subject to instructor approval.
Click to download the register form.
Daily Schedule: Tuesday through Friday, Jan 2-5, 2:30-4:30pm.

Annual Awards Ceremony
2018-01-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Congratulations to all of our students on the amazing progress you have made throughout 2017. We are so proud to be your teachers and to share your martial arts journey and personal unfoldment with you. It is our greatest honor to see your capabilities emerge and watch you learn, grow, and succeed.
The standards are high, and you consistently give it your best to meet and exceed them. In doing this, you know more, do more, and achieve more.
Each year we recognize the students who continuously rise above all the obstacles to emerge as “The Best of the Best”. Let’s all come together as a family to celebrate our success, including, “Color Belt of the Year”, “Student of the Year”, “Instructor of the Year” and more.

Origami Party!
2018-01-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Let’s Fold to Beat the Cold!
Students, Families, and friends are invited to spend some time on the mat with us folding origami, learning new folds, practicing favorites, and just sharing some time together as FAMILY! This year we are Folding for Education: 50% of all funds will be donated to The Collaboration for Early Childhood. Get out of the house, out of the cold, and Fold for a Cause!

Be Our NinjaValentine!
2018-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
NinjaCamp featuring kicking + card-making. Let’s create some Asian-themed Valentines for your Friends & Family! Advance registration appreciated but not required.
Click to download the registration form.

President's Day NinjaCamp
2018-02-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Join us for our Annual Lunar New Year Festival! Celebrate the Year of the Dog and the Coming of SPRING! Let’s Make a Terrarium!
NinjaCamp celebrates the customs, culture, movements of martial arts practice. A multi-disciplinary camp for children of all levels, ages 6-12 that includes martial arts conditioning, history and legends through agility games, and a seasonal visual arts project.
The Lunar (Chinese) New Year in Asia signals the coming of spring. Families look ahead to longer days, and the planting of their fields. In modern times, this translates to planting new ideas, dreams and wishes, as we look ahead to activities and practices that bring health, happiness and prosperity.
Children will be guided in making and designing their own live terrarium, using natural and live plant materials.
Advance Registration please, either in person at the dojhang, or email MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com.
Click to download the registration form!

President's Day Artistic Weaponry Camp
2018-02-19 14:15 - 16:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Accessible skills in Martial Arts Weaponry….available to registered students, blue belt and above. Artistic Weaponry presents practical and artistic self-defense skills and forms using the twin sticks and nunchauka. GrandMaster Yu and trained instructors will teach you how to extend your skills! These one-day camps are best for students who have previously taken our 5-day Camps….we will build on your skills!
All original defense sequences and forms created, choreographed and developed by GrandMaster Yu. Daily Schedule: 2:15-4:30pm.
Registration/Signup Early at the Dojhang or email MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com.
Keep Your 2018 Training going strong!
Click to download the registration form!

President's Day AirborneKicks Camp!
2018-02-19 16:45 - 19:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Let’s do this! AirborneKicks is back to challenge you, lift you, and give you the best 2-hours of martial arts conditioning on the planet!
Available to registered students, blue belt and above, you will gain and improve on the technical capability to execute many of the advanced jumping kicks in GrandMaster Yu’s repertoire: Double Jump Front Kick, Jump Side Kick, Scissors Kick and Jump Spinning Wheel Kick, to name a few. Stay on track with your Goals to be the BEST Martial Artist you can be THIS YEAR!
Early Registration Appreciated! Sign-up at the Dojhang, or email MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com.
Click to download the registration form.

Children's Promotion Test
2018-03-10 08:45 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
We love the progress and determination of all the children through the Winter and are very excited to host our Children’s Promotion Test as we all look ahead to Spring! We welcome family, friends, and community!
8:45am – arrival – BlackBelts
11am – Beginner Belts – White/Yellow/Orange
1:30pm – All other color belts.
Students, please register at least 24 hours prior to testing. Thank you!
Here is the promotion application form!

Adult-Teen Martial Arts Promotion Test
2018-03-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Students in our Adult/Teen program have been practicing to create some solid skills through the winter, and they are unstoppable!
If you have ever wanted to see some amazing martial arts and real self defense skills right here in our community, now is your chance! Testing begins at 12Noon, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, all the way up to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th Dan BlackBelt.
Students, please be sure to register for your test at least 24 hours prior. Thank you! Essay Question will be posted on Monday, March 12th!
Here is the promotion application form!

Promotion Ceremony - Spring 2018
2018-03-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Please join us to celebrate the advancement of our students who recently came forward for their test! We are ready to Spring Forward!
Find Essay questions here. Come prepared to present your essay (see essay preparation guidelines) and receive your new belt promotion! We are so proud of your growth and look forward to celebrating with you!
Detailed Schedule:
Children: 5pm
Adult-Teen: 6:30pm

Spring Break
2018-03-24 - 2018-03-31 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Happy Spring!
No classes Saturday, March 24-Saturday March 31, 2018.
We wish you a safe, refreshing and healthy Spring Break! We will see you back in class on Monday, April 3rd.
Warm wishes,
GrandMaster Yu and Your Dedicated Team of Instructors

NinjaCamp Celebrates Mom!
2018-05-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Asian Culture and Customs teach us the beauty and benefit of honoring and loving our parents, which our students practice every day as young martial artists.
At Sr. GrandMaster S.H. Yu Martial Arts, we celebrate Mom in a special Saturday Edition of NinjaCamp Kicks & Cards for Mom!
Lots of Kicking Coaching, drills and conditioning, along with creating a personal mother’s day appreciation card for Mom. Paper and ink supplies sourced from Asia will inspire your memorable creation…..and maybe a haiku or two?! An inspiring get-together for children all levels, ages 5-12 – Invite your friends and let’s Celebrate MOM!

Children's Martial Arts Promotion Test
2018-06-02 08:45 - 17:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Believe it or not, Spring 2018 is winding down and we are gearing up for our Promotion Test!
The ups and downs with the weather, and other spring activities have not kept us away from our martial arts practice; your consistency has been outstanding throughout the spring….we are so proud of everyone’s sense of purpose and pride in their achievement!
Let’s prepare, register, and be there for another great test day! Let’s start the summer STRONG!
Remember, no classes on the Children’s Test Day. Here is our detailed schedule:
Black Belts: 8:45am-1pm
Beginner Belts: 11am-1pm (includes white, yellow stripe, yellow & orange belt)
Intermediate & Advanced Color Belts: 1:30-4:00pm
Here is the Promotion Registration Form.

Teen-Adult Martial Arts Promotion Test
2018-06-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Spring has definitely brought us all to a higher and better place – lots of growth, lots of great energy, and lots of new skills! It’s time to test it all!
Join us for our Teen/Adult Promotion Test after our regular Saturday Classes and Kumdo Training. The Test begins at 12Noon, and will run through the afternoon as we test all the levels.
Please register for your test at least 24 hours prior to test day. Friends, Family and Community are WELCOME! Check out the Martial Art Artistry that is LIVE here in Oak Park! Your Oak Park Martial Arts Connection!
Here is the Promotion Registration Form.

Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony
2018-06-15 17:00 - 19:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Celebrate your advancement in community with our Oak Park Martial Arts Family. Hang out with “The Best of the Best”!
Prepare and write your essay, and bring it with you for presentation at our Spring Promotion Ceremony:
(Essay Question to be announced by June 4, 2018!)
5pm: Children
6:30pm (or immediately after the children): Adults & Teens
Friends and Family are invited and WELCOME to share the excitement. It is always a memorable and wonderful event to share as family.

AirborneKicks Mini-Camp
2018-06-18 15:15 - 2018-06-22 16:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Join GrandMaster Yu for this extra bit of training as we gear up for the MAIN AirborneKicks in August (Aug 13-17, 2018).
This will get your muscles in the Mood for Summer!! We purposely scheduled this right before our evening classes so that you can easily add-on some extra MasterYu training time! This camp is developed and taught directly by GrandMaster Yu. Registration is open to students Blue Belt and above, and others with instructor approval. With your effort, and this training, you WILL be Airborne by the end of the week!
Daily schedule is 3:15-4:30pm – minimum 3 days or more please for this camp – we like you to see and feel results!
Here is the registration form for the summer camps!

Summer Break 2018
2018-06-30 - 2018-07-07 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
The Dojhang will be on Summer Break Saturday, June 30 through Saturday, July 7th.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to training on Monday, July 9th!
Have a safe, Healthy and Happy 4th of July Holiday!
NinjaLove,
GrandMaster Yu and all of your Instructors

NinjaCamp Summer Adventures
2018-08-06 09:00 - 2018-08-10 13:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
NinjaCamp at Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts celebrates the customs, culture, history movements & conditioning of martial arts practice. It is a multi-disciplinary, all-levels camp that is great for beginner, intermediate, and advanced martial artists, ages 6-12. Flexibility, Agility, Teambuilding, and a Visual Art Project all combine to bring together the physical, mental, and artistic elements of martial arts practice. Every camp is a new experience, yet builds on skills from previous training to boost skill and purpose. Daily Schedule is 9am-1pm; children can take one or more days, or register for the entire week. Please bring a healthy box lunch to camp every day.
Final curriculum content is set based on student enrollment: our summer camps can focus on these or other themes:

Asian Kite Festival – Kites through Martial Arts History
Adventure and Explore the 3 Kingdoms of Ancient Korea
“Last Blast of Summer” (August Camp) looks ahead to being The Best of the Best in the School Year on the Horizon.

Here is your registration form for summer camps.

Artistic Weaponry 5-Day Camp
2018-08-06 14:00 - 2018-08-10 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Train Daily Monday through Friday, 2pm-4pm in the defense art of Artistic Weaponry using the TwinSticks and Nunchauka.
Developed and Taught exclusively by GrandMaster Yu for current, registered students bluebelt and above, the 5-day camp is a great time for beginning martial arts weaponry students. Of course, experienced students will grow and refine their skills, gaining confidence through new self-defense sequencing and forms. This is a great opportunity to “think outside the box” of your core martial arts practice and expand your repertoire.
As with all camps, minimum enrollment 10 students, so plan now to close out your summer with some fun new skills!

NinjaCamp Last Blast of Summer
2018-08-13 09:00 - 2018-08-17 13:00
NinjaCamp at Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts celebrates the customs, culture, history movements & conditioning of martial arts practice. It is a multi-disciplinary, all-levels camp that is great for beginner, intermediate, and advanced martial artists, ages 6-12. Flexibility, Agility, Teambuilding, and a Visual Art Project all combine to bring together the physical, mental, and artistic elements of martial arts practice. Daily Schedule is 9am-1pm; children can take one or more days, or register for the entire week. Please bring a healthy box lunch to camp every day.
Final curriculum content is set based on student enrollment: our summer camps can focus on these or other themes:

Asian Kite Festival – Kites through Martial Arts History
Adventure and Explore the 3 Kingdoms of Ancient Korea
“Last Blast of Summer” (August Camp) looks ahead to being The Best of the Best in the School Year ahead. A great close to the summer right before school starts!

Here is your registration form for Summer Camps!

AirborneKicks Martial Arts Camp
2018-08-13 14:00 - 2018-08-17 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
5-day or Individual Days; Monday through Friday, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Children's Promotion Test
2018-09-08 08:45 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Children’s Martial Arts Promotion Test: Happy Back-to-School! We’ve been working hard all summer, enjoying the pace, securing the skills, and it’s time to step forward and move ahead.
Receiving an invitation to test is a sign that you have prepared well and that your instructors and teacher have a high level of confidence in your capability to succeed and advance. Stay true to your purpose and pursue your advancement!
Please register at least 24 hours in advance for your upcoming promotion test. Here is the Promotion Test Application Form.
Detailed Schedule:
8:45am BlackBelts
11:00am Beginner Belts: Current White/YellowStripe/Yellow/Orange Belts
1:30pm All Other Color Belts

Adult & Teen Martial Arts Promotion Test
2018-09-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Your Martial Arts Promotion Test Day Approaches! It has been great to see everyone consistently practicing through the summer, enjoying the pace, securing the skills, and succeeding in your practice. Peace, Health, Harmony, Skills and Security through Martial Arts with GrandMaster Yu!
Your invitation and motivation to test is a sign of how capable and confident you are becoming. Please register for your test a minimum of 24 hours prior to test day. Here is your promotion application form!
Friends, Family and Community are welcome!

Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony - Fall 2018
2018-09-21 17:00 - 19:30
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our students on their martial arts advancement over the summer into fall season! We continue to be impressed with your hard work, dedication, and determination to “Be the Best of the BEST!”
We will celebrate together as a Martial Arts Family when we unite for our Promotion Ceremony. Family and Friends are welcome. Students will present their essay and receive their ceremonial promotion to their next level. It’s time to Harvest all the GOOD you have done, and gather the seeds to plant your new goals and dreams:-) You can find the essay question here.
Children: 5:00pm
Adult & Teen: 6:30pm or immediately after the children

NinjaCamp - Columbus Day
2018-10-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Another great Martial Arts Camp for Kids from Master Yu: we love our Columbus Day NinjaCamp! Join us for our MASK FESTIVAL! We will explore the use of masks in martial arts/Asian culture, and create our own Vibrant Mask to use or display.
Our other NinjaCamp activities include, of course, lots of Martial Arts Conditioning, a picnic lunch on the mat, games and stories.
Spend part of your day off at the Dojhang and get your Mask-Creativity On!
Please submit the Camp registration form by Saturday, Oct 6 @ 12:00pm!
