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Fonseca Martial Arts - Glenview
4.9 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Glenview, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fonsecamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (847) 866-0200
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–12:45 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12:45 PM |
The classes they run
“We enrolled our entire family (2 adults + 2 kids) in Fonseca 2 years ago as a way to get away from screens and to do something together as a family.”
“I enrolled my son for the Little Dragons program about 3 years ago when he was 6 years old.”
“We've taken advantage of the private lesson opportunities (at my son's request) so he can perform at his best in competition.”
“Our 4th grade Girl Scout troop recently attended a self-defense class here, and I couldn't be more impressed.”
Other martial arts here
“Fonseca Karate and Jiu Jitsu has been an incredibly positive influence in our family’s life.”
“Our 4th grade Girl Scout troop recently attended a self-defense class here, and I couldn't be more impressed.”
What students say
“He has his team Fonseca gear, he knows he has the best coaches supporting him & he loves every moment.”
“We enrolled our entire family (2 adults + 2 kids) in Fonseca 2 years ago as a way to get away from screens and to do something together as a family.”
“Each of my family members have our own goals (strength, flexibility, confidence, technique, competition, etc.”
“We’ve been sending our kid here for a few months! We love it and the teachers make karate fun while teaching the principles of discipline and commitment.”
“In less than two years, she has excelled in both the physical and mental aspects of karate, achieving silver and bronze medals at the National Championship.”
“I am so impressed with how my daughter has been both physically challenged but also how they instill a sense of respect, responsibility, and striving for improvement in these kids.”
From the reviews
Honestly I cannot say enough good things about Fonseca Martial Arts. I enrolled my son for the Little Dragons program about 3 years ago when he was 6 years old. The transformation I have seen in him through his development in karate is nothing short of incredible.
My daughter has been practicing karate for several years, and I truly don’t have enough words to describe how wonderful, professional, and highly skilled the teachers are at Fonseca Martial Arts. The Sensei's are incredibly dedicated and genuinely care about every student’s growth and success.
Who knew a trial karate class for our 4 year old son in 2008 then again with our daughter 5 years later would take our family on a whirlwind adventure all around the world in a 15 year time span?! The training curriculum at Fonseca Martial Arts is top notch from white belts all the way to elite level black belts.
BLOWN AWAY! Fonseca hosted a self-defense course for our 4th grade Girl Scout troop. It was everything I had hoped for and more. Our 10 year old girls left educated and empowered - not scared. The instructors took great care to connect with each young girl and help each understand how to better defend herself.
New to Karate? Start at Fonseca Martial Arts - Glenview
Fonseca Martial Arts - Glenview comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Fonseca Martial Arts - Glenview
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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