Foundation Martial Arts

06/16/2026

Some instructors don't see katas as a necessity for training and skill development. I totally disagree. Katas teach you so much, if you see their intent and purpose. They are a simulated fight. To truly be able to fight and win, you must have control over your mind, body, and spirit.

05/09/2026

03/20/2026

It is with great sorrow that I share the passing of the great Carlos "Chuck" Norris.

He and Grandmaster Burleson were best friends for around 50 years and share many memories and times of training together.

Please pray for his family and for Grandmaster Jamie Cashion as he was also a close friend of the Norris family.

01/26/2026

Out of an abundance of caution, I am canceling class for tonight. While most of the roads are getting better, once the sun goes down and when we would normally be leaving class, I am concerned that the roads will once again become an issue.

Stay warm. Stay healthy. See you in class on Thursday.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all FMA students, parents, and family past, present, and future. May God continue to bless you and your family throughout the holiday season and new year.

12/15/2025

Here are the 2026 testing dates:
21 February
25 April
11 July
19 September
5 December.

Thursday, December 18th is our last class for 2025 until 5 January 2026.

Enjoy your Christmas and New Year's break. Good bless you all.

11/26/2025

Basics are the foundation of everything we do. Understanding them and being able to apply them is absolutely necessary.

09/22/2025

Below is the information for the tournament.

When: September 27th, 8:45am (Andrew will get there around 8:00 to begin setting up)

Where: New life baptist Church, 7640 Wall Triana Hwy, Harvest, AL 35749

Categories of competition: Kata, synchronized kata and sparring

Cost: $30 to compete (cash or check please, Andrew doesn't have venmo or paypal)

He plans on bringing some boards, maybe some concrete if I have time for upper belts to break afterwards depending on time as well as offering the chance to 2 on 1 depending on circumstances.