Oak Park Martial Arts | River Forest Karate, Self Defense, Tae Kwon Do
We are the Original Home for True Martial Arts in Oak Park, IL, building a legacy of martial arts and self defense excellence since 1994 (starting our 30th year!). Led by Sr. GrandMaster Yu, a 9th-Dan, licensed 1st Class Certified, internationally recognized Sr. GrandMaster, we proudly uphold the ancient, over thousands of years Martial Arts Teachings, including Tae Kwon Do, Aikido and Hapkido, Kudo, Gumdo, and Judo. We educate and create future leaders with a well-rounded awareness and knowledge of societal challenges, guiding them to distinguish their Way.
Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts believes that the purpose of the Martial Arts Dojhang is to promote discipline and the Way which includes the Way of Life, Justice, Peace, and Prosperity. The Martial Arts Dojhang is NOT a playground nor is it a birthday party venue, it is a sacred space for human development and fostering a disciplined purpose, good health, strength, and community through practice.
We believe the Martial Artist is “The One who follows and creates the Way using his/her own mind, body, and spirit.” Our teachers and instructors have a mission: they are responsible to develop each student’s highest quality of life. Our purpose is to “help the student discover the foundation of their life and build their interior kingdom.” This is true Martial Art.
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Fundraiser for BeyondHunger 2024 – Join us!
Celebrating our Founder and our Teacher's Birthday during this season of Gratitude is our opportunity to join together in our Annual Fundraiser to support BEYOND HUNGER and Kick-out Hunger in…
November Challenge 2024!
Let's have some fun challenging together through the Month of November! Here are the Details - SO EASY! SO FUN! November 2024: 30-day Challenge Let’s do this! Commit, Discipline, Do!…
Thanksgiving Holiday Break 2024
Happy Thanksgiving, Friends and Martial Arts Family! THANK YOU for being an important part of our Martial Arts Family and Community. Wishing everyone a very peaceful, grace-filled holiday! We will…
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Your 30-Day November Challenge – EASY!
November 2024: 30-day Challenge Let’s do this! Commit, Discipline, Do! Remember: This challenge is for…
Martial Arts Training: What is Real Discipline?
What is REAL Discipline? Hello Martial Arts Family! ICYMI, we recently had a promotion ceremony…
How Martial Arts Classes Help with Child Development
Learning martial arts boosts a child’s development in several key ways. Young students experience increased…