Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

President's Day NinjaCamp
2018-02-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.
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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!
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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!

Trick-or-Treat to Fight Hunger!
2018-10-31 15:00 - 18:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Trick-or-Treat at the Dojhang! Bring your non-perishable, canned food items to launch our Annual Food Drive to benefit our Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry – sign-up and receive all the details on our 30-Day November 2018 Challenge! We have an awesome challenge planned for you this year (very do-able!!!), but you MUST come for Trick-or-Treat to get the Challenge!!
No classes on Halloween – but do come to trick-or-treat & get your Challenge. We can’t wait to see your costume!
Friends and Neighbors Welcome!!

30DayChallenge!
2018-11-01 - 2018-11-30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Our November Challenge is underway with 25 of our young martial artists taking on the challenge. If you came trick-or-treating to the Dojhang, you picked up the details, and you are well on your way to doing something GOOD for yourself AND the world every day of November!
We will tally the results on December 1st, and celebrate your success with prizes, and a chance to carry your success into your practice!

Master Yu Food Drive: Let's Beat Hunger Now!
2018-11-01 - 2018-11-30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Join us as we unite together to displace all HUNGER in our community, and support our own Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry.
We are looking forward to 100% Participation from our entire Martial Arts Family with either non-perishable food items (fresh, not expired. No glass please!) OR Monetary donations made out directly to the OPRF Food Pantry.
We will donate as a family, hoping to surpass our outstanding participation from last year! Our 2018 Goal is 12 Boxes (cases) of food, and $2000 or more in monetary funds. An anonymous donor has offered to MATCH all of our monetary contributions!!
Our drive will go through the month of November – last day to contribute is November 30, 2018.

Happy Thanksgiving!
2018-11-21 - 2018-11-24
One of the things we love most about the Dojhang is that we are all Family. Family is the most important thing in life, and we are so thankful and proud to call you all “Family”. Treasure the time you get to spend with all those you love this Thanksgiving Holiday – let’s live as martial artists within all of our family settings, and share the NinjaLove!
The Dojhang will be on Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 21st through Saturday November 24th. We will be back in action on Monday, November 26th, ready to take you through your upcoming promotion tests!
THANK YOU for being who you are, and for dedicating to your martial arts practice. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Children's Promotion Test
2018-12-08 08:45 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Detailed schedule:
8:45am Black Belts including Junior Black & Red Stripe
11am Beginner Belts including current white, yellow-stripe, yellow and orange belts
1:30pm All other color belts.
Here is the Promotion Test Application Form.
We are looking forward to an awesome day of testing! Go Be YOUR Best!

Adult & Teen Promotion Test
2018-12-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
After Morning Classes! Let’s enjoy all the progress we have made throughout the fall season. Good Luck to everyone!
Here is the Promotion Test Application Form.
Go Be your BEST!

December Promotion Ceremony
2018-12-21 17:00 - 19:30 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Congratulations to everyone who stepped forward to test this quarter! Let’s celebrate your achievement together as a martial arts family!
December Promotion Ceremony Schedule
5:00 PM – Children
6:30 PM – Adult & Teen
Join us for your essay presentations and receive your promotion to your new belt & rank! Essay questions will be posted on Monday, December 10th.
Essays are due for presentation at the promotion ceremony. You can find our essay presentation guidelines here.

Winter Break
2018-12-24 - 2019-01-01 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Happy Holidays to all of our family, friends and fans! We wish everyone peace, success, and lots of NinjaLove!
The Dojhang will be on Winter Holiday Break from Monday, December 24th – Tuesday, January 1st.
Classes resume on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019 in our NEW YEAR.
Join us for Winter Break Camps January 2nd, 3rd, & 4th, 2019.
Please use this link to download the camp registration form:
https://www.master-sh-yu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/New-Years-Winter-Camps-2019.pdf

2019 New Year's NinjaCamp
2019-01-02 09:00 - 2019-01-03 12:00 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Spend the first days of the New Year 2019 mapping out your Martial Arts Training Year with Conditioning, Kicks, Culture, New Year’s Traditions, and Calendar-Making!
Celebrate and plan for the seasons of our martial arts practice in 2019! We get creative, and we get inspired! NinjaCamp + You = the Customs, Culture, Moves, and Artistic Expression of YOUR Martial Arts lifestyle!
Camp Details
Camp Schedule: January 1st – 3rd from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Please Note: You can enroll for individual days or all three – since we are making our calendars, we strongly recommend a minimum of 2-days for BEST RESULTS!
Contact: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com
Register early!
Remember to bring a healthy Box Lunch to NinjaCamp.
Please download and turn in the NinjaCamp registration form.
