Fonseca Martial Arts Opens Roscoe Village Studio

Elisa and John Fonseca, owners of Fonseca Martial Arts and World and Pan American Games gold medalists, are opening their newest studio in Roscoe Village this Saturday. Elisa Au Fonseca is a 3-time world champion and the most decorated American karate athlete of all time. Her husband and founder of FMA, John Fonseca is a two-time Pan American Games gold medalist.

The most decorated duo already have several locations in the Chicagoland area, turning out National and Pan-American medalists. Chicagoland’s own Lia Fontana started attending Fonseca Martial Arts in Evanston, and won a USA Olympic Committee sanctioned gold medal at the 2015 USA Karate National Championships in Florida.

Joining her on the medal podium with a silver medal was her training partner, and fellow Fonseca Martial Arts student, Jaylyn Jimenez of Evanston, who went on to represent The United States in Bolivia at the Jr. Pan American Championships last summer. Jimenez, a 17-year-old ETHS junior says, "Through karate, and being able to represent my country on Team USA, I’ve learned that anything is possible. My sensei have taught me that no matter what happens, I should always fight to be the best version of myself."

Through the discipline and dedication of martial arts training, Fonseca's programs cultivate the important life skills of courtesy, respect, focus, self-control and perseverance. The curriculum and approach at Fonseca Martial Arts are designed to provide children and adults of all levels of skill and fitness, from beginners to advanced, the highest quality of martial arts training.

Fonseca Martial Arts is opening their Roscoe Village location on Saturday February 25 at 2331 W. Belmont Ave. For more information or to register for a free trial class, visit fonsecamartialarts.com.