Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Promotion Day!
2022-06-17 16:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
You have worked hard, taken your test, written your essay, and now it’s time to get promoted! We will have your promotions ready for you today (or earlier), and will give you your promotion when you come for class. We are looking forward to celebrating in a promotion ceremony as soon as it is safe and healthy to do so, but until then, we will go with the flow and recognize you as timing allows before and/or after class 🙂 Meanwhile, enjoy this pre-pandemic photo of our community promotion ceremony, essays in hand!
Here is the link to the essay question: Essay Question – June 2022 Test

AirborneKicks Mini-Camp
2022-06-20 14:45 - 2022-06-24 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Start your Summer Strong!
A condensed version of our popular conditioning camp to elevate your kicks and break-through the musculature and flexibility barriers that may be holding you back from pure airborne kicking joy!
This training is available to Registered students BlueBelt and above (or lower rank with Master’s Invitation)
Advance Registration appreciated – minimum 10, maximum 20 students.
$325/week; $75/day (minimum 3-day camp attendance strongly encouraged)

Artistic Weaponry Camp with Supreme GrandMaster Yu
2022-08-01 14:00 - 2022-08-05 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
ARTISTIC WEAPONRY featuring the TwinSticks and Nunchauka: August 1-5, 2022; 2:00-4:00pm. Available to registered students BlueBelt and above.
Extend the reach and repertoire of your skills! Students learn practical self defense moves, sequences and fluid, artistic forms. A Master S. H. Yu Martial Arts Original workshop: all sequences and forms developed and choreographed by Supreme GrandMaster Yu. It is our greatest honor and pleasure to bring back this training after a 2-year hiatus.
Pre-registration is encouraged: we have a 10-student minimum, 20-student maximum and custom-plan curriculum to enrollment. All special training camps developed and led by Supreme GrandMaster Yu.

Registration: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

$425/week; $100/day (minimum 3-day camp attendance required).
If you are NEW to this practice, there is a $50 materials fee for your practice sticks and nunchauka.

AirborneKicks Camp
2022-08-08 14:00 - 2022-08-12 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
AIRBORNE KICKS – 5-day INtenSIVE!: August 8-12, 2022 – Monday through Friday, 2:00-4:00pm.
Students BlueBelt and above (+ lower ranks with Master’s invitation) are invited to take advantage of this awesome training opportunity. You build your strength, skill and martial artist’s mind, and improve your martial arts performance in every way possible! We purposely schedule these before our regularly scheduled classes.
Pre-registration is encouraged: we have a 10-student minimum, 20-student maximum and custom-plan curriculum to enrollment. All special training camps developed and led by Supreme GrandMaster Yu.
Beyond conditioning, the technical mechanics of the many airborne kicks, which may include jump sidekick, doublejump front kick, jump spin wheel kick, scissors kick. Make TigerEyes and sign-up now! Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to close out your summer strong and confident!
$395/week; 95/day (minimum 3-day camp attendance strongly encouraged)
Registration/More Info: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts Promotion Ceremony - September 2022
2022-09-16 16:30 - 20:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
During all classes today, we will set aside time for your Essay Presentation and Belt Promotion! See details on your essay question here.
It is always a very joyful time to see and learn from everyone presenting their essay, and to watch you all enjoy your achievement while embracing the new challenges. Don’t worry: if for some reason you are not able to be with us for this community celebration, we will have your belt and certificate waiting for you when you next come to class. If you have to miss this event, please understand, due to teaching time constraints, that we may not be able to hear you present your essay, but we look forward to receiving your written version.
Any question, we are here for you: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Let's Support BeyondHunger - Annual Master Yu Martial Arts Fundraiser 2022
2022-10-31 - 2022-12-01 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Trick-or-Treat to FIGHT HUNGER – Our ONE Annual Fundraiser
Halloween is the Official Launch of our Annual Fundraiser to support our food pantry, @BeyondHunger. We love their wholistic and practical philosophy and commitment to service and community. This is OUR TIME to Shine. Please Participate! Our Goal is always to meet and exceed our previous year. You all have stepped up Big Time in the past, and we hope you will once again unite with us to Knock-out Hunger in our midst. We have migrated to a TOTALLY DIGITAL Fundraiser (Including Checks made out to BeyondHunger, and Cash accepted in our Donation Box at the Dojhang).
$1 from us = $9 to the food pantry – every little bit helps! So, crack open that piggy-bank and share with those in need. GrandMaster has his birthday in November, and for those of you who are wanting to give gifts, this is the BEST gift you could ever give. Hunger is something we can kick out, TOGETHER! THANK YOU!
Here’s a link that takes you straight to our fundraiser: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/MASTERYU

Halloween 2022 Schedule
2022-10-31 16:00 - 18:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Happy Halloween! No evening classes tonight!
We are on the porch to greet you for Trick-or-Treat from 4-6:30pm.
Here is where you will receive (if you dare!) your 30-Day November Challenge (easy, very easy – only commitment is required!) Others will get it late when we post it on November 1st! We invite ALL of our students and community and families to JOIN the Challenge!
Halloween also launches our one and only annual fundraiser for our amazing food pantry, @BeyondHunger. Digital or Monetary Donations Only – because, well, it’s so easy and the food pantry gets a $9/return for every $1 we contribute. Bring your dollars, or click here to participate with us!
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/MASTERYU
We will go through the month of November getting strong and giving back TOGETHER!!!

November 2022 - 30 Day Challenge
2022-11-01 - 2022-12-01 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
November 2022: 30-day Martial Arts Conditioning Challenge
Commit, Discipline, Do!
This challenge is for YOU! It’s YOURS! Own it – YOU are in charge! And it’s totally FREE! You have nothing to lose!
The Daily 100!

20 Squat Jumps – Squat Low, and Jump!
20 Pushups
20 seconds – Wall Sits – Find a clear wall, and sit against it with a flat back, knees bent at 90 degrees. Start with 20 seconds, and increase a few seconds each day to make it to 1 or 2 minutes (superstar level!) by Nov.30!
Planks – start with 20 seconds, or whatever duration makes you mildly uncomfortable; increase a few seconds per day through month-end. You will be amazed!!! Try to get to a minute consistently every day.
20 Hip Dips in your plank – while holding your plank, dip your hips from side to side for a total of 20 times.
Last week of Month, or over THANKSGIVING Break: Write a short response (no more than 2 paragraphs), “Why should we make the effort to challenge ourselves?”
Do something for someone every day without being asked and keep it a secret

By December 8th, Submit a written summary or journal of your achievements. Prizes for participation, and our overall Winner will take home a medal or other treasured relics and prizes from the Dojhang.

Thanksgiving Holiday Break
2022-11-23 - 2022-11-27 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Everyday, we are grateful for the chance to teach all of you and to call you “Family”, sharing our life of learning and our martial arts journey together.
We wish you all a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving. The Dojhang will take a short break
Wednesday, November 23 – Saturday, November 26.
We are back in action on Monday, November 28, 2022. Have a peaceful, safe and happy holiday!

Quarterly Promotion Test - December 2022
2022-12-10 09:30 - 17:00 | 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
