brazilian jiu-jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu has often been compared to chess, forcing practitioners to think several steps ahead and to be clear-headed under pressure. So in addition to fortifying the body, it fortifies the mind. 

Fonseca Martial Arts offers students the opportunity to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Professor Anthony Kalina, who is a black belt in the Redzovic program. This program is currently in the Glenview, Wilmette, Park Ridge, and Evanston Dojos.

  • Ages 4+
  • Class time: 60 min

the programs

Little Dragons Jiu-Jitsu

The Little Dragons Jiu-Jitsu Program  was created to provide children ages 4 to 6 with an environment that allows them to experience and understand core values such as  focus, discipline, persistence, cooperation and respect.

We provide a challenging, yet safe environment for a child to mature towards character development, confidence, and self-defense skills.

Youth Jiu-Jitsu

The Youth Program  was created to provide children ages 7 to 15 with an even deeper understanding of jiu-jitsu as an art, while also emphasizing those core values instilled in the Little Dragons program.

Jiu-jitsu is a great way to give children the tools to deal with bullying or other dangerous situations in an emotionally mature, non-violent way.

Adult Jiu-Jitsu

In the Adult Program for ages 16+, you will learn the worlds most effective, most complete Self-Defense style, Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative learning environment. The primary focus of the Adult Program is to teach you how to use Jiu-Jitsu techniques from a Self Defense perspective.