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It takes a village to run a great tournament. We're looking for volunteers for the Fonseca Cup on October 24: announcers...
09/22/2026

It takes a village to run a great tournament. We're looking for volunteers for the Fonseca Cup on October 24: announcers, scorekeepers, staging, check-in, and ring helpers. No karate experience needed.

Email [email protected] to join the team.

Look at these proud faces!Congratulations to our newest promoted students at Fonseca Martial Arts! Certificates in hand,...
09/21/2026

Look at these proud faces!

Congratulations to our newest promoted students at Fonseca Martial Arts! Certificates in hand, new belts earned, and smiles all around. This is what it's all about.

For our younger and newer students, every belt is a huge milestone. It's built on focus, effort, and the courage to keep showing up and trying their best. These students are learning discipline, confidence, and respect that will carry them far beyond the mat.

Congratulations to each of you. Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to our students who tested and promoted to their advanced ranks this weekend at Fonseca Martial Arts!The...
09/21/2026

Congratulations to our students who tested and promoted to their advanced ranks this weekend at Fonseca Martial Arts!

The advanced levels are where everything comes together; sharper technique, deeper focus, and the kind of quiet confidence that only comes from years of showing up and putting in the work. This group didn't just pass a test; they proved how far dedication can take them.

We're proud of every one of you, and excited to watch you keep climbing.

Team FMA Elite Team Spotlight On: Lawson S.Once too timid to take a chance, now learning to be the aggressor in kumite. ...
09/20/2026

Team FMA Elite Team Spotlight On: Lawson S.

Once too timid to take a chance, now learning to be the aggressor in kumite. 🥋 Lawson's biggest lesson? "If you never try what you want to do in a match, you'll never do it." Courage, discipline, and a community he's proud to call home.

"When I started karate, I was very timid because of all the punches and kicks. I never took many chances during training or tournaments. Now, I’m trying to be more aggressive in kumite so I can use those skills in tournaments. If you never try what you want to do in a match, you’ll never do it. It takes experience and courage to overcome your fears.

I love being at Fonseca. It’s a big community that I get to be a part of. I’ve made new friends and memories that I will cherish for a long time. Being in karate has given me the opportunity to perform what I’ve worked on every day, and it makes me proud of what I can do now. Being in a sport is not just about winning or losing; it’s about being in that moment. Have fun with the people around you. It makes a difference.

Karate can help you in sports, but it can also affect you in life. After taking more classes, I felt more disciplined. I worked harder in school and grew from the mistakes I made. When you put time and effort into something, it really shows how much that something can impact you.”

One of our own is taking the international stage this weekend! .hoff.karate.1312 is competing at the Karate1 Youth Leag...
09/19/2026

One of our own is taking the international stage this weekend! .hoff.karate.1312 is competing at the Karate1 Youth League in Guadalajara, Mexico!

Nine years of training and a spot on the US Junior National Team have led to moments exactly like this. Now she gets to test herself against some of the best young athletes in the world. Go compete with heart, leave it all on the tatami, and make FMA proud.

The entire Fonseca Martial Arts family is cheering you on from home, Sam!

¡Buena suerte, campeona!

09/17/2026

Two days. Two dojos. One Olympic medalist.

Sensei Ugar Aktas, 2x WKF Premier League Grand Winner and Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist, worked with our elite team across Glenview and Evanston this weekend.

Timing, distance, and the mindset it takes to compete at the highest level. You could see it click on the mat.

Thank you, Sensei Aktas. And to our athletes, you represented FMA well.

Team FMA Elite Team Spotlight On: Bradley C.B. 15 years old, balancing school, sports, and karate and represent Team USA...
09/16/2026

Team FMA Elite Team Spotlight On: Bradley C.B.

15 years old, balancing school, sports, and karate and represent Team USA in Costa Rica. Karate taught him to never give up, and he never has.

"Karate has been a big part of my life since I started training at seven years old, and now, at 15, I’ve realized how much it has shaped me. Balancing school, karate, and other sports can be challenging, but karate has taught me to keep going, work hard, and always try to give my best. I feel like the discipline and character I’ve developed through karate help me not only when I compete, but also at school and in other parts of my life.

Right now, I’m especially excited and grateful for the opportunity to represent my dojo, FMA, and Team USA at the Junior Pan American Championships in Costa Rica. For me, it’s another chance to keep learning, challenge myself, and live what karate has taught me: never give up and always give your best."

Happy Birthday, Sensei Yohn Acosta!If you've spent even five minutes around Sensei Acosta, you know exactly what makes h...
08/28/2026

Happy Birthday, Sensei Yohn Acosta!

If you've spent even five minutes around Sensei Acosta, you know exactly what makes him special. It's the fist pump before a match. The proud grin next to a student holding up a medal. The way he shows up for every single one of our athletes; mat-side, in their corner, believing in them completely.

Sensei Acosta pours his whole heart into this team, and our students feel it in every bout, every win, and every tough moment he coaches them through. That kind of energy can't be taught, it's just who he is.

Today, the entire Fonseca Martial Arts family gets to celebrate YOU. Thank you for everything you give our athletes and this dojo.

¡Feliz cumpleaños, Sensei Yohn! Te deseamos un día tan increíble como tú.

Three of our very own are representing Fonseca Martial Arts and Team USA at the Jr. PKF Championships! 🇺🇸🌟 Otylia Moore ...
08/26/2026

Three of our very own are representing Fonseca Martial Arts and Team USA at the Jr. PKF Championships! 🇺🇸

🌟 Otylia Moore
🌟 Samantha Hoffman
🌟 Bradley Cortez Bzdusek

These athletes have earned this moment through countless hours on the mat, and now they’re taking their talents to the international stage. We couldn’t be prouder to watch them compete against the best in the region.

Go represent, and leave it all on the mat! The entire FMA family is cheering you on from home.

Buena suerte, team!

The highest ranks. The highest standard. Congratulations to our 1st Kyu students and Black Belts on their promotions thi...
08/20/2026

The highest ranks. The highest standard.

Congratulations to our 1st Kyu students and Black Belts on their promotions this weekend at Fonseca Martial Arts.

For anyone who thinks the black belt is a finish line, it isn't. It's a commitment renewed. These martial artists have spent years developing their craft, and they continue to show up with the same discipline, humility, and hunger to improve that got them here. They embody what Fonseca Martial Arts stands for, and they lead by example every time they step on the mat.

To this group: you set the standard the entire dojo looks up to. Thank you for what you give this community.

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Park Ridge, IL
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