Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

BlackBelt BootCamp
2015-02-16 16:45 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
The program includes detailed instruction, adjustments, and enhancements of all Black Belt skills, and will offer hands on, workshop-style instruction in practical self-defense and black belt forms.
Utilizing partner and small-group practice, students will gain increased understanding and technique in skill execution, promoting confident use of skills; realistic role-play of defense situations will be presented. A Monthly Master Class offered exclusively for BlackBelt students and instructors of all ages.

Ninja Camp - Forms & Origami Fest
2015-03-02 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Attention River Forest students and anyone who is lucky enough to have this day off……..help us say bye-bye to Winter as we gather for a day of Martial Arts Conditioning, games, kicking challenges, forms practice, stories and origami! Yay for NinjaCamp! Think Spring!
Camp is 10am-2pm; Tuition $95 includes all supplies; bring a healthy box lunch!
Registration is due by Saturday, Feb 28th.

Children's Martial Arts Promotion Test and Open House
2015-03-07 08:45 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
We have been working hard all winter, and now it’s time to progress and promote!
Welcome to our Dojhang! We invite visitors to all or part of our testing day to see our amazing students succeed and advance!
Testing Schedule:
8:45am: BlackBelts Arrive & Warmup
9:00am: Black Belt Test
10:45am: Beginner Belts Arrival Time – Current White/Yellow-Stripe/Yellow/Orange Belts
1:00pm: End of Morning Tests
1:30pm: Intermediate & Advanced Color Belt Test

Teen & Adult Promotion Tests
2015-03-14 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
The community is invited to this afternoon of Martial Arts Excellence. If you are intrigued, interested, attracted to real martial arts, this is the place to be. Family, Students, and Visitors Welcome!

Promotion Ceremony & Essay Presentation
2015-03-20 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Happy Spring!!
Join us for this inspiring evening as we listen to students present their essays and congratulate them as they receive their promotion! All are welcome!
This evening we will welcome 12 New 1stDan Black Belts, and 1 New 2ndDan Black Belt! Congratulations to ALL!!! We are incredibly proud of you all, and thankful to the parents and families who’s support makes it all possible.
Chidren’s Essay Question, ages 5-12, submitted by Sophie Ho, age 6: “How does the Creed make you be a martial artist?”
Teen/Adult Essay Question, ages 13+: “Why do we keep etiquette (ie, a code of conduct) between teacher / student / rank, and in doing so, discipline our self?”
Children’s Ceremony at 5pm; Adult/Teen Ceremony at 6:30 or immediately following the children.

Spring Break
2015-03-28 - 2015-04-04
Enjoy your Spring Break!
No Classes starting Saturday, March 28 through Saturday, April 4, 2015. We will see you back on the mat on Monday, April 6th!

Welcome Back! Classes Resume!
2015-04-06 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Spring is Here…………time to GROW!! See you in class today!

NinjaCamp Celebrates Mom!
2015-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Special Saturday Edition of NinjaCamp returns as we celebrate Mom!
Come over for this fun afternoon, as we kick up a storm of goodness, and create a handmade, pop-up Mother’s Day Card for Mom’s special day (coming up the following weekend!).
Martial Arts Conditioning rolls into a creative card-making session, including a special origami, pop-up feature for the ambitious card designers!
NinjaCamp is suitable for all children, all levels, ages 5-12. A great, introductory martial arts experience! Call 708-383-3456 to register, or email MasterWilson@Master-SH-Yu.com.

Children’s Promotion Test
2015-06-06 08:45 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Community open-house and Testing Today!
Test Schedule:
Children BlackBelts: 8:45am arrival for test beginning at 9:00am
Children BeginnerBelts: 10:45am arrival, current White/Yellow/Orange Belts
Children Intermediate & Advanced Color Belts: 1:30pm Test

Promotion Test - Adult/Teen Students
2015-06-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2015-09-19 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Promotion Ceremony & Essay Presentation
2015-06-19 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Essay Presentation and Belt Ceremony
Your Essay Question:
Children: “How can we overcome our fear of making a mistake?”
Or, for Adults and Teens, “How can we overcome our fear of failure?”
We are looking forward to hearing and seeing everyone’s presentation, and your new belt! Check out the Essay Preparation Guidelines in our FAQ section for more details.
Children’s Promotion Ceremony: 5-6:30pm
Adult/Teen Promotion Ceremony: 6:30-7:30pm

Ninja Camp - Annual Kite Festival
2015-06-22 10:00 - 2015-06-26 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

Training Camp: Artistic Weaponry
2015-08-03 14:15 - 2015-08-07 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Taught by GrandMaster Yu
Monday through Friday, 2:15-4:30pm daily.

Ninja Camp
2015-08-10 10:00 - 2015-08-14 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Discover Martial Arts Moves in Animals & Nature!
Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm daily.

Training Camp: Airborne Kicks
2015-08-10 14:15 - 2015-08-14 16:40 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Taught by GrandMaster Yu – this comprehensive 5-day training gives you the conditioning and foundation you need to execute the amazing jumping, flying, and airborne kicks!
This Camp fills quickly!! Register early!
Monday through Friday, 2:15-4:30pm.

Ninja Camp
2015-08-17 10:00 - 2015-08-21 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Ninja Camp – Last Blast of Summer!
Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm daily

NinjaCamp Bonus Week: Asian Treasure Boxes
2015-08-24 10:00 - 2015-08-28 14:00 (America/Chicago)

Children’s Promotion Test
2015-09-12 08:45 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Community open-house and Testing Today!
Test Schedule:
Children BlackBelts: 8:45am arrival for test beginning at 9:00am;
Children BeginnerBelts: 10:45am arrival, current White/Yellow/Orange Belts;
Children Intermediate & Advanced Color Belts: 1:30pm Test

Promotion Ceremony & Essay Presentation
2015-09-25 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Essay Presentation and Belt Ceremony: Essay Question to be announced by September 14th.
Children’s Promotion Ceremony: 5-6:30pm
Adult/Teen Promotion Ceremony: 6:30-7:30pm

NinjaCamp-Mask Festival
2015-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Annual Mask Festival – Children and Youth age 5-12. A great conditioning camp for all levels, we present traditional martial arts games, kicking skills, historical background, stories, legends and a visual art project to bring our martial arts practice to LIFE! We will discover and explore the variety of Asian masks, and create our own mask using feathers, beads, glitter and/or decoupage. Join us to bring the Ninja of your Dreams to LIFE!!

Kicks Conditioning & Sparring Skills Workshop
2015-10-12 14:15 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Join GrandMaster Yu for a skill-building Adventure!!
Appropriate for all ages, bluebelt & above (lower rank with instructor clearance) Gain speed, range and agility as you learn practical, effective kicks and blocking combinations to successfully defend yourself and gain advantage over any opponent or obstacle.

Columbus Day Artistic Weaponry Camp
2015-10-12 16:45 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
This is a dynamic workshop that gives the serious martial artist an entry into the world of Artistic Weaponry. Our One-Day Weaponry Workshop prerequisite is for students who have previously taken our weaponry camps for 5-days or more.
GrandMaster Yu guides you using the E Dan (Twin Sticks) and Nunchauka: making self defense with accessible objects possible, while also learning coordination of blocks and strikes, weapons carriage, and historical background of weaponry training. As with all of our workshops, GrandMaster Yu will meet each student at their own level: beginner, intermediate, or advanced, and build on the existing skills from previous workshops. Self defense techniques, forms, and working with a partner all combine to improve coordination, attention, and well-being – plus it is SUPER FUN! Challenge yourself!

Happy Thanksgiving!
2015-11-25 - 2015-11-28
No Classes Wednesday November 25 through Saturday November 28th.
We are so thankful for all of you! We have the BEST of the Best students, families, parents, grandparents, nannies, and supporters! You are all Awesome! We NinjaLove You!

Children’s Promotion Test
2015-12-12 08:45 - 17:00 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Community open-house and Testing Today!
Test Schedule:
Children BlackBelts: 8:45am arrival for test beginning at 9:00am;
Children BeginnerBelts: 11am arrival, current White/Yellow/Orange Belts;
Children Intermediate & Advanced Color Belts: 1:30pm Test

Children's Promotion Ceremony & Essay Presentation
2015-12-18 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Congratulations to all the students in the Children’s Program who successfully completed their test. We love seeing your progress!
Essay Presentation and Belt Ceremony: Essay Question is on the Blog!
Children’s Promotion Ceremony: 5-6:30pm
Adult/Teen Promotion Ceremony upcoming after Winter Break on Monday January 4th, 2016 before or after class.

Promotion Test - Adult/Teen Students
2015-12-19 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
You have been steadily learning, dedicating, practicing, disciplining and preparing for your advancement!
We look forward to an excellence-filled afternoon: your progress and success is what it’s all about!
Community Open House welcome to our Neighbors, Family, and Friends here to support and see true martial arts right here in our neighborhood.
Join us for all or part of the afternoon!

Winter Break - Happy Holidays!
2015-12-21 - 2015-12-27 | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

NinjaCamp - Winter Break
2015-12-28 10:00 - 2015-12-30 14:00 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
Experience the customs, culture, conditioning and traditional games of Martial Arts practice!
A great camp for all levels of Martial Artists, children 5-12.
Our Theme is, “New Beginnings: Success, Happiness, Focus & Fun!” Chart your course for the New Year, as we make our own calendar and archive important goals for our practice and success.
3 Days, 10am-2pm daily. Phone or message us for more info!

BlackBelt Training Clinic & Competition
2015-12-28 14:15 - 2015-12-30 16:30 UTC | Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts
One-on-One Skill Development with GrandMaster Yu.
A Hands-on Training Clinic in practical self-defense, black belt forms, martial arts history & advanced conditioning. Increase and promote confident skill execution and realistic role-play in defense situations.
Day 1 & 2 Training Clinic; Day 3 Optional Championship to Honor All BlackBelt participants and GrandChampion: minimum 10 students, maximum 20. Register early!
