Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Spring Break 2020
2020-03-21 - 2020-03-29 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
No Classes Saturday, March 21 – Sunday, March 29.
Have a Safe, Restful & Healthy Spring Break! We hope to see you back on the Mat in some way on Monday, March 30th, or as our community medical precautions allow. We will be in touch with some creative programming for you as things progress.
NinjaLove to All,
GrandMaster Yu and all your Amazing Instructors
Stay Healthy: Get rested and refreshed to Spring into your new level of Training! Follow your daily at-home practice program, and check the blog for inspiration and ideas. Also, let us hear from you!

Promotion Ceremony - Spring 2020
2020-04-17
Congratulations on completing your Test, and on your pending Promotion! Please join us when we return to class for this celebration of You and Your amazing achievements on the mat, in your practice, and overcoming obstacles in your life!
We will gather as Martial Arts Family to present our essays and enjoy the ceremony and ritual of receiving your new belt and new responsibilities. Stay tuned for updates on the plan to celebrate your promotion either individually or in small groups. We have an amazing group of pending 1st Dan Black Belts who have been practicing together 4 years or more, and we honor your commitment to each other and your Martial Art.
We especially want to congratulate:

Sabom Nim Vincenzo, 3rd Dan
Instructor Ms. Kirsten, 2nd Dan
Penelope, Julian, Griffin, Sophie, Mason, Luke, Sophia, Niko, Joey, Mr. Sebastien, Ms. Hannah, and Mrs. Gale, all new 1st Dan Black Belts

We are bursting with pride for all of you!
Essay Question
“What is Being the ‘Best of the Best’? How can I be that?” Here are the essay preparation guidelines to help you get started. We look forward to celebrating with everyone after our Village of Oak Park reopening planning…..when we can welcome you back to your training! We will finalize the date as our schedule evolves based on community / official input.
Check out our daily martial arts practice schedule to see what some other students have done. NinjaLove!

NinjaCamp's Salute to our Ultimate Master Yu Dads
2020-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Master Wilson on ZOOM for NinjaCamp’s Salute to Dad. Our Dad’s are the ultimate, and it’s time we showed them how much we appreciate them! We will gather materials you have on hand to creatively design, through paper craft, haiku, and imagination, the ultimate Father’s Day Card for our Dads, of course, with the special Master Yu Martial Arts Asian Flair!
How to Make the Ultimate Father’s Day Card for Dad
Here’s a list of supplies you will need set up in your home design station. Please ask your parents where you can set up a safe work space on a table or on the floor.

A flattened cardboard box to use as a work surface
8 1/2 x 11″ cardstock or other cardstock in Dad’s favorite color folded in half for the base of your card
8 1/2 x 11″ plain white printer paper folded in half as the insert of your card
Scissors, glue stick, crimping scissors (if you have them), colored pencils and/or thin markers, a regular pencil
Optional: hole punch and ribbon to embellish the finished card
Optional: stickers; paper scraps; origami paper in Dad’s favorite colors; encouraging quotes, words, or phrases that you can paste into your design
Not optional: YOUR IMAGINATION!

Registration
Registration directly with MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com or text to 708-359-3670;
For registered students age 5-12; maximum 20 students;
Donations to the Dojhang gratefully accepted. Registration accepted up to 30 minutes prior to login!

Labor Day Holiday
2020-09-03 - 2020-09-07
We wish everyone a healthy, safe and restful end of summer – we appreciate everyone who has stayed with their martial arts practice online with us through the summer – it has been awesome to be with you and see you grow, and we all are growing.
We are taking a breather to reconnect with family and nature, and hope you will do the same! We will be back on the mat Tuesday, September 8th with you on Zoom, and will be pursuing our safe and staged reopening as we are safely able to do so.

Thanksgiving Holiday Break
2020-11-25 - 2020-11-30
So thankful we ARE for all of you! May your families be richly blessed with good health and much happiness. We are grateful to be your chosen source for TRUE martial arts. Let’s all have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving 2020.
No Classes Wednesday November 25 through Monday November 30. Back in action on ZOOM on Tuesday, December 1st, as per our online schedule. Unfortunately, with the dangerous spike in the virus, and new IDPH guidelines, we again have to postpone our LIVE opening date of 12.2……currently no group fitness classes permitted. We encourage you to stay strong with your at home practice, online with GrandMaster Yu, and persist in your November 30-day challenge! ICYMI, here’s our temporary class schedule:
Healthy wishes,
GrandMaster Yu and All of your Master Instructors
ps: enjoy this beautiful paper-art creation by Instructor Ms. Johanna Vargas – isn’t it so beautiful and so true?

Winter Holiday Schedule
2020-12-23 - 2021-01-02
Season’s Greetings! We are thankful to all who have dedicated and stood by us during this incredibly challenging year. We send OUR BEST for you and your family’s good health, which is The Greatest Gift. Remember, We are still teaching ONLINE Only – you will be the first to know when that changes. Even though we are not LIVE, you are all a treasure to us.
Holiday Schedule: No Classes Wed 12.23.20 through Sat 01.02.21. We will be back with you on Zoom on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Sr. GrandMaster Yu reaffirmed this week during one of our sessions the great value of developing and sustaining healthy habits. If you’ve been training with us, you understand the benefits of sequenced movement, active stretching, and personal challenge. If you’re looking for ideas, check out our blog posts – we recently did a challenge and there are many of us who are still enjoying the goodness of this habit. There is also a wonderful “at-home practice” developed by Sr. GrandMaster Yu. Give these a try, or create your own challenge, and then “OWN-it”!
Food Drive Extended: Please Donate
We want to do everything we can to bring some JOY to the World – our Food Drive is extended due to Extreme Need in the community – Please partner with us and give what you can to our friends at Beyond Hunger, our Local Food Pantry. Here’s a link that will take you directly to our drive to donate now:
https://give.classy.org/MasterSHYUMartialArtsFoodDrive
Our hearts go out to those who are suffering from the scourge of this pandemic: physically, mentally, financially, grieving loved ones, and dealing with loneliness, exhaustion, and isolation. Go BE THE LIGHT and Create Joy for yourself and your families. As Martial Artists, we posess an unconquerable nobility of spirit. We wish you Peace, Good Health, and a very Hopeful, Prosperous & Fulfilling 2021. We look to the day we can reunite, welcome you home to your Dojhang, and have a bunch of FUN together!

Spring Break - No Classes
2021-03-27 - 2021-04-06
Happy Spring! The Dojhang will be on Break from Saturday, March 27 through Monday April 5, 2021. Wishing everyone a Good Passover and a Happy Easter – see you back in class on Tuesday, April 6th.

Live Reopening!
2021-05-03
We are excited to announce our reopening for LIVE classes at Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts!
Please note our Temporary Class Schedule and sign-up to reserve your space in class. We will be monitoring signups / attendance / and enrollment and will make adjustments along the way as needed and as conditions improve. We are looking forward to continuing to be your real, local source for True Martial Arts as we journey together in being “The Best of the Best”.
Please contact MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com or call us at 708-383-3456 with any questions.
Yay for May! See you Soon!

Memorial Day Holiday Schedule
2021-05-28 - 2021-05-31
Hello Family and Happy Summer!
No Classes Friday, May 28th through Monday, May 31st.
As we remember with gratitude all of the deceased members of our U.S. Armed Forces, may their service and their memory forever be a blessing of peace, purpose, and dedication to those of us who enjoy the freedoms of their sacrifices. God Bless the USA!
Have a safe and healthy holiday weekend – we are looking forward to spending the summer with YOU to help you ACHIEVE your martial arts GOALS!

Saturday Class Returns
2021-06-19 10:00 - 11:00
Congratulations on a successful reopening! It’s time to reclaim another one of our Healthy Habits by starting your weekend with Martial Arts enrichment! We are happy to announce the addition of a special Saturday Morning Class for registered students Blue Belt and Above, starting Saturday June 19th, 10am-11am.
Note: This class is not for beginners – blue belt and above only please!
See you there!

Summer Holiday Break
2021-07-01 - 2021-07-06
The Dojhang will take a short summer holiday break over the July 4th weekend – No Classes Thursday July 1st through Tuesday July 6th. We will be back for lessons, group classes, and August Summer Camp signup starting Wednesday, July 7th.
We wish everyone a Safe, Peaceful, and Healthy Holiday Weekend! Keep the NinjaLove going, Take care of each other, and God Bless the USA!
Thanks for your continued support of Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts and our Purpose of creating a Confident, Productive Community of well-trained Martial Artists.

Airborne Kicks Camp
2021-08-02 14:00 - 2021-08-06 16:00
We are happy to bring back this intensive kicking workshop for registered students of all ages, blue belt and above taught by Sr. GrandMaster Yu and guided by your awesome Master Instructors. Students enjoy learning the technical aspects and artistic execution of the signature jumping kicks, as we build the foundation you need from the ground up to condition, train, and enjoy the thrill of seeing your kicks airborne 🙂
Welcome Back to Airborne Kicks Camp!
Of course, participation in all 5 days is encouraged! Advance registration required as we have a limited capacity of 20 students. Please contact Master Wilson for registration and more details: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com. We will use SignUpGenius for reservations. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us! We have missed bringing you this awesome training and can’t wait to see your progress!

Promotion Test: All Students
2021-08-07 13:00 - 17:00
Step forward to your advancement: We will administer a Promotion Test, all levels, in small groups by level, throughout the afternoon, Saturday, August 7, 2021.
1pm – 3pm All Children – low rank will be dismissed early
3pm – 5pm Adult Students – All Levels
We expect to get back on track with our quarterly testing cycle of September/December/March/June as we continue to bring you safe, quality programming observing COVID-19 precautions and capacity management.
Students who are invited to test should register in advance. Your test application is here:
https://www.master-sh-yu.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/masteryu_promotion_application.pdf
Questions: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com or 708-383-3456

Labor Day Holiday Schedule
2021-09-03 - 2021-09-06
We have had an awesome summer together! So great to be back together again at the dojhang, and you all have diligently followed every safety protocol. We recruited 40+ new students who are now actively enjoying their practice; administered a test for our new and returning students, promoted Instructor Merrick to BuSabomNim 3rd Dan, also advanced a new 2nd Dan Black Belt.
Other highlights: Bringing back AirborneKicks Camp, welcoming back many of our collegians, and having our out of town students from Florida, Wisconsin, and Indiana join us for a dynamic week of AirborneKicks Camp.
We will take a short holiday break over Labor Day – no classes Friday Sept 3 – Monday Sept 6. See you back in class on Wednesday, September 8th😊! Have a safe, healthy and peaceful end-of-summer holiday.

Martial Arts Promotion Test
2021-09-25 13:00 - 17:00
Thanks to everyone for following all of our safety protocols and staying healthy!
Your efforts and commitment have brought back our Quarterly Promotion Tests! We are so happy to offer our Fall 2021 promotion testing for students who are ready to advance. We will assign your essay question by end of day Monday, September 27th with instructions. During COVID, we won’t have an official promotion ceremony, but we will proudly award your new belts and certificates the week of October 4th 🙂

Be sure to register in advance for your test: return the test application along with your test fee no later than Friday, September 24th!

Here is a link to the Promotion Application

Schedule details:
1:00-3:00pm Children
3:00-5:00pm Adults & Teens
Any questions: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Martial Arts Belt Promotions & Essays
2021-10-04 - 2021-10-09
Congratulations to everyone who came forward to TEST! We are so proud of all of you: your ambition, your commitment, your grit, your determination, it all came together and we are ready to promote 😄!
Due to COVID, we will not have a formal ceremony, but we will prepare your belts and certificates for you to receive the week of October 4th when you come to class.
Meanwhile, please prepare your Essay (question posted in a separate post!), which is part of your promotion test, and either submit it via email to MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com OR bring it with you when you come to class the week of October 4th.
Being the BEST of the BEST together! (Always know your creed, follow your creed!)

AirborneKicks Camp - Columbus Day/IPD 2021
2021-10-11 15:30 - 17:30
Holidays give us the chance to deviate from our regular schedule to offer you Specialty Training Camps!
If you’re a registered student, BlueBelt and above, you’re eligible to register for our AirborneKicks training on Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day! All the conditioning you need to get Airborne: get Double Jump Front Kick, Jump Side Kick, some of you will practice Scissors Kick (advanced!).
Limited Capacity: there’s still time to register now!
Contact MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com
No evening classes today! We return to our regularly scheduled programming on Wednesday, October 13th!

Happy Halloween!
2021-10-31 15:00 - 17:00
Trick-or-Treat on the Front Porch of the Dojhang for your 30-Day November Challenge and help us launch our annual fundraiser for BEYOND HUNGER, our local food pantry! If you want to be a part of our challenge, you’ll receive all the details only by Trick-or-Treat! Plus, we want to see your Creative Costuming!
We are committed to “kicking out”, “knocking down” HUNGER in our community. Come by to RECEIVE your TREATS, and Please Participate with US in GIVING to our neighbors in need of healthy, sound nutrition. Use this Link to unite our Martial Arts Family in giving as a community:
https://give.classy.org/trickortreat2endhunger

30-Day November Challenge
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-30
It’s Time for our Official November 30-Day Challenge! Starting November 1st – 30th, we have a special daily challenge for you, and it is so, so EASY and FUN to do together! It only requires you to commit, discipline and DO every day, and probably takes a maximum of 15 minutes (or less). It’s the commitment, the discipline, and the DOING that will help you PROVE to yourself how strong you can get just by embracing those 3 qualities of commitment, discipline, and doing!
Our Trick-or-Treaters got a jump start, but it’s not too late for anyone to join the fun! Here are the details:
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.
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 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.
Have FUN! Get STRONG!

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
2021-11-24 - 2021-11-28
Above all, we are grateful for all of you: your dedication, your commitment, your determination to live your creed, and Be the BEST of the BEST.
Sending our Good Energy and Healthy, Best Wishes to our Martial Arts Family for a very Safe and Happy Thanksgiving Holiday. 🦃
No Classes Wednesday November 24 through Saturday November 27, 2021. We are back in class on Monday, November 29th.

Promotion Test
2021-12-11 09:30 - 16:00
We are happy to offer the opportunity to TEST and advance your skills! Happy to be back on our quarterly testing schedule.
Detailed schedule for testing:
9:30am-12:30pm Children’s Test
We will begin with our highest rank for a portion of their test, and then invite our beginners and color belts to complete their test and dismiss before continuing our black belt youth and children’s test
1:00-4:00pm Adult/Teen Test
We will test by level and students may dismiss after their level, or stay to observe the higher ranking belts test.

Please register in advance, by Friday, December 10th, to be included in our testing roster.

Here is a link to the Test Registration Form
Please send registration information to: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Holiday Break
2021-12-22 - 2021-12-26
Merry Christmas Everybody! 🎄🎅 We will take a short break and see you back in action for Winter Break Camps the week of December 27th.
Wishing everyone a peaceful, healthy and beautiful holiday. We Treasure you as our Family!

Artistic Weaponry Camp - Winter 2021
2021-12-27 11:30 - 2021-12-30 13:30
About Artistic Weaponry Camp
Accessible to registered students blue belt and above who are looking to expand their martial arts repertoire with beautiful, effective, artistic movement using the TwinSticks and Nunchauka. All forms and choreographed sequences are original, developed and continually enhanced by our founder and teacher, Sr. GrandMaster Yu. Continuous days offer students the ability to develop mind/muscle memory to make the skills their own. It is a beautiful practice offered in a safe and focused environment.
Materials required: foam twin sticks and foam/practice nunchauka – if you’re new to the practice, we will provide these for an additional fee with your registration.
Reservations and advance registration is mandatory, as our capacity is limited. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity! You can read more about Artistic Weaponry here.
More info: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Airborne Kicks Camp - Winter 2021
2021-12-27 14:00 - 2021-12-30 16:00
Welcome Back to Airborne Kicks Camp!
4-Day Kicks Workshop to elevate your skills, conditioning, joy in practice! AirborneKicks Camp info here – available to registered students blue belt and above – an amazing opportunity to train with THE BEST of the BEST!
Advance Registration Required – limited capacity!
Please contact Master Wilson for registration and more details: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com. We will use SignUpGenius for reservations.

President's Day 2022
2022-02-21
Today we present our specialized training camp, Airborne Kicks, with Advance Registration for Students Blue Belt and Above.
No Evening Classes today! Back with our regularly scheduled classes on Wed, 2.23.

AirborneKicks Camp - President's Day 2022
2022-02-21 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for some specialized training to elevate your skills and your kicks! Celebrate the holiday together conditioning and training together to get your kicks Airborne!
Taught by SupremeGrandMaster Yu, this workshop is for registered students Blue Belt and above of all ages. We will meet where you are and you will discover your incredible capacity to get Airborne! If you’re new to Airborne Kicks, you will be taught the conditioning and mind/muscle prep you need to jump and land safely and solidly. Experienced campers will build on existing skills and gain confidence to stay strong and gain altitude!
Registration in advance: 20 students maximum: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Promotion Test - March 2022
2022-03-05 09:30 - 16:00
Back on our quarterly testing schedule! Yay! We are preparing now for our test, and your Masters and Instructors are so happy to give you this opportunity to advance and elevate your skills! You are all doing an amazing job this quarter and we are so proud of everyone for rising above ALL the obstacles!
Please register in advance and be ready to SHINE!
Any questions: MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com

Click Here for Test Registration

Detailed schedule:
Children 9:30am-12:30pm – we will test by rank and give you more details for pickup times closer to the date
Teen/Adult 1:00pm-3:00pm

Spring Break 2022
2022-03-26 - 2022-04-02
Spring Break Saturday March 26-Saturday April 2, 2022.
Have a Safe and Healthy and Happy, Peaceful Spring Break! We will see you back in class on Monday, April 4, 2022.

Memorial Day Holiday
2022-05-30
As we remember with great respect and gratitude all the military service members who have given their life for our country and our freedom, let’s all spend some time today, as we welcome summer, in silent reflection, and honor their memory through patience and good works.
No Classes Today! Enjoy the Holiday safely and in good health with Friends and Family!

Oak Park Martial Arts Promotion Test
2022-06-04 09:30 - 16:00
Your commitment to your practice is about to pay off! If you have put in the time, and know your skills, you are ready to step forward to TEST!
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. Your test will include an essay question. The topic/question will be posted the Monday following the test by end of day (June 6th).

Test Day Schedule:
Kids/Children: 9:30am – Beginner Belts (White/Yellow/Orange) should be ready for pickup by 11:30am
Teen/Adult: 1:00pm

Any questions?
If you have any questions, please email them to MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com
