Saturday Ninja Camp
2016-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:-)

Children's Martial Arts Promotion Test
2016-12-03 08:45 - 17:00
We have been working hard through the fall and are ready to advance!
Testing Schedule:
8:45am BlackBelts
11:00am Beginner Belts: White/YellowStripe/Yellow/Orange
1:30pm Intermediate & Advanced Color Belts, Blue Belt +
Belts refer to your current belt rank/color!
BlackBelts: please bring a healthy, light box lunch (no beverages except water please!); Beginner Belts may want to bring a light snack.
No Classes today!

Adult & Teen Promotion Test
2016-12-10 12:00 - 16:00
We are ready to move ahead! Another fantastic Test Day is HERE!!
We will teach our regular Saturday Morning schedule, with testing at 12Noon.
Friends and Family Welcome!!

Promotion Ceremony
2016-12-16 17:00 - 19:30
Let’s all come together to receive and celebrate our advancement!
Come and present your essay and participate in everyone’s Proud Moment!
Children: 5pm
Adult & Teen: 6:30pm

Winter Break - Happy Holidays!
2016-12-24 - 2016-12-31
Seasons Greetings! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, and a Successful, HEALTHY Martial Arts New Year!!
The Dojhang will be on Winter Break Sat Dec 24th through Sat Dec 31st.
GrandMaster Yu and our Instructors wish everyone a healthy, happy holiday break, and we will see you back in class for your 2017 practice on Monday, January 2nd, 2017.
Peace, NinjaLove, Health and Prosperity to All!

New Year 2017 - WinterBreak NinjaCamp
2017-01-02 10:00 - 2017-01-06 14:00
Join us for Martial Arts Conditioning, Traditional games, Kicking, Culture, Customs and Calendar Making and Board-Breaking! One of our most popular NinjaCamps – 5 days of fun! Register for the week, or individual days. A great start to your Martial Arts NEW YEAR 2017

MLKing Day Holiday:Martial Arts Oak Park
2017-01-16
No classes today – Instructor In-service Training Day!
See you back in class on Tuesday, January 17th!

Origami Party
2017-01-28 13:00 - 15:00
Forget the Cold: Let’s Fold! Bring your friends and family for a fun, free(!) winter afternoon at the dojhang learning, folding and enjoying Origami.
Origami is the ancient Japanese Art of Paper Fold, challenging the mind, enlivening the senses, and providing a peaceful purpose for mindfulness. Parents, students, friends and community are welcome!
We will have 3 Folding Stations: Easy / Moderate / Advanced
Please bring your curiosity, skill, and some origami paper to fold and share! RSVP appreciated!
708-383-3456 or MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Valentine Kicks & Cards Camp
2017-02-11 13:00 - 16:00
Spread the NinjaLove!
A special Saturday edition of Martial Arts NinjaCamp: Kicking Contest & Card Making! We will set up kicking stations, and design our own NinjaValentines for friends and family.
NinjaCamp is perfect for martial artists of all levels, ages 5-12; Friends are welcome! (camp pre-registration required) Camp tuition includes all materials and instruction. NinjaLove Rules!

Martial Arts NinjaCamp: Lantern Festival
2017-02-20 10:00 - 14:00
Launching a Lantern to light the mid-winter sky in the New Year is a traditional Asian custom to let go of old, outdated beliefs and concerns, while raising and lighting our wishes and dreams for a year of good health, achievement, happiness and success.
Campers will enjoy Martial Arts conditioning, games, kicks and stories, and design a lantern to carry their own dreams and wishes. It is a meaningful and symbolic way to “christen” the New Year with good energy and purpose!
Invite a friend! Bring your imagination and a healthy box lunch.
Registration: 708-383-3456 MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com
