FONSECA CUP
NOVEMBER 1, 2025
Come to Chicago this November 1st for a day of action-packed competition, using both AAU and WKF rules.
The Fonseca Cup has drawn in competitors from the Chicagoland area, as well as top competitors from all over the world, including Japan, El Salvador, Venezuela, Albania, Senegal, the Dominican Republic, and Canada. Our goal is to provide an efficient and professionally run event for competitors of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
Join us the next day on Sunday, November 2nd for a training camp featuring kata legend Alejandro Castro and kumite powerhouse Eduard Sagilyan. This camp is open to novice and above.
New this year: all WKF kumite division winners ages 10-17 will receive the Punok kumite set as a prize, while competitors 18-34 are eligible to win prize money for being the top in their division.
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Date & Time
November 1, 2025
9am
Doors open 8am
Location
Park Center
Glenview, IL
Cost
Beginner – Advanced Divisions (AAU)
$65 for one event
$100 for two
Advanced (brown/black) Divisions (WKF)
$100 for one event
$165 for two events
Little Dragons (AAU)
$70 for two events
Team Divisions (AAU)
$50 per individual for team kumite
$150 per team for team kata
KIAI (Para-Karate) (WKF)
$50
Training Camp
$100 for one discipline
$150 for two disciplines
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This tournament is officially sanctioned by the AAU
2025 GENERAL schedule
Schedule is an approximation, please check Uventex closer to the tournament for down-to-the-minute times. Fonseca Martial Arts reserves the right to change times and divisions at any point based on registration numbers. Competitors should arrive at least one hour before their division is set to begin.
WKF Kumite Divisions
WKF Kumite Division champions between ages 10-17 will receive a WKF approved Punok Kumite Gi set. Competitors in the 18-34 WKF Kumite divisions will compete to win $300 prize money in the weighted divisions and $500 in the open weight division.
YOUR SPOTLIGHT IS READY
Add a photo or video package to your Cup registration
Make your Fonseca Cup experience one to remember with photos or a video package. Fonseca Martial Arts will have a full staff of photographers and videographers on site ready to catch your gravity-defying athleticism.
A 50% deposit of the video package price is due at booking, and the other 50% is due upon receipt of your media. Photos will be available for individual purchase after the event.
PHOTOS
VIDEO PACKAGE
FMA Training Camp
November 2, 2025
FMA Glenview
1976 Tower Dr. (right across the street from the tournament venue)
$100 for one discipline
$150 for both disciplines
Advanced (black belt) kata: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Advanced (black belt) kumite: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Novice & Intermediate (green-brown belts) kata: 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Novice & Intermediate (green-brown belts) kumite: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Alejandro Castro • Kata
World-class Kata technician and coach, known for his precision, power, and performance. Learn how to sharpen every movement and bring your kata to life with intention and focus.
Eduard Sagilyan • KUMITE
Dynamic Kumite expert and elite fighter, bringing explosive tactics and modern strategy to the tatami. Elevate your timing, control, and mindset under his guidance.
lodging
There are many hotel options near the venue and surrounding areas. We suggest the following hotels and rental services for convenience to the tournament and Chicago fun. Tap the hotel name for more info and booking links.
FAQ
What is the refund policy?
If you cannot make the tournament, please write a message to info@fonsecamartialarts.com no later than 15 days before the event and we will issue a refund. If it is within 15 days of the event, we will only be able to issue a credit for a future event.
My child is 5 or 6, should I register them for Little Dragons or Age 5-6?
If you are an FMA student, and your child is 5 or 6, chances are that they are a Little Dragon. Little Dragons Divisions will take place first thing. Don’t know how to tell if your child is a Little Dragon? Check their belt. It will be white on the outside with a colored stripe in the middle (unless they are a white belt). Another way to tell is by asking your dojo manager, or looking at your registration for past classes. If your class name says “Little Dragons”, you know what to do!
If your child is 5 or 6 and does not belong to FMA, or has been moved up to beginner classes at FMA due to skill or experience, then you would register for the 5-6 “non-Little Dragons” divisions.
What time should I arrive?
Division times above are approximate, as there are many variables that can change a tournament’s schedule. Please keep an eye on myuventex.com for your updated division time. Try to arrive one hour before your division is set to begin.
What do I need to bring or wear?
Please see the official bulletin for the full list of required equipment for each division.
What if I don’t know what divisions to enter?
Divisions will be shown to you based on the information you fill out during registration (age, belt level, etc). Most competitors register for both a kata (or kihon) and a kumite division. As competitors advance in the ranks, some will choose to specialize in either kata or kumite. The smartest thing to do is talk to your competitor and your sensei about the best course of action!
I still need help. How do I register?
Here is a step-by-step guide to using the Uventex system.
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