Business Details
Empowering Community Through Martial Arts & Fitness in Westbrook
Recon Fitness is a nonprofit fitness and martial arts gym dedicated to empowering and connecting the Westbrook, Maine community through disciplines like boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our mission focuses on fostering personal growth and community health by providing accessible, high-quality training for individuals of all ages and skill levels. With experienced coaches and a family-oriented environment, we prioritize affordability to ensure everyone can benefit from these transformative sports.Our programs emphasize technical excellence, strategic development, and holistic well-being, creating a supportive space where members can achieve their physical and mental goals. By combining fitness, combat training, and performance coaching, we aim to build a healthier, more resilient community.
Services
Boxing Classes
Muay Thai Training
Wrestling Practice
No Gi BJJ
MMA Striking
Cross-Training
Submission Grappling
Kickboxing
Fitness Programs
Youth Martial Arts
Highlights and features
- We offer affordable memberships to ensure accessibility for all community members.
- Our experienced coaches include competitive fighters and certified martial arts instructors.
- We provide diverse classes covering boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, and BJJ for all skill levels.
- Our family-oriented environment fosters personal growth and community connection.
- We focus on technical excellence and holistic well-being through combat and fitness training.
Services
Boxing Classes
Our boxing classes combine technique drills and strategic training for all levels. Sessions focus on improving striking precision, footwork, and defensive skills in a structured environment. Coaches emphasize proper form and progressive skill development to help members achieve their fitness and competitive goals.
Muay Thai Training
Authentic Muay Thai instruction includes traditional techniques and partner drills. Classes cover clinch work, knee strikes, and conditioning exercises tailored for beginners and advanced practitioners. The curriculum promotes cultural appreciation while building physical endurance and mental discipline through immersive training.
Wrestling Practice
Collegiate-level coaches teach diverse wrestling styles including folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco-Roman. Seasonal focus shifts between disciplines to develop versatile grappling skills. The 90-minute sessions emphasize technical mastery, competitive strategy, and physical conditioning for athletes of all experience levels.
No Gi BJJ
This BJJ program teaches ground fighting techniques without traditional uniforms. Classes cover positional control, joint locks, and chokeholds for self-defense and competition. Instructors guide students through progressive drills and live rolling sessions to develop practical grappling proficiency in a safe, controlled environment.
MMA Striking
Integrated striking sessions combine boxing fundamentals with advanced combat techniques. Training includes pad work, sparring drills, and tactical scenario practice to enhance fight readiness. The program prepares participants for competitive MMA while improving overall athleticism and self-defense capabilities.
People
Jon Deupree
Head Coach | Wrestling, Striking & MMA
Jon emphasizes technical mastery and personal growth through martial arts. With extensive coaching experience, he adapts training to individual goals while maintaining his own commitment to learning and skill development.
Darren Elder
Head Coach | Boxing
Darren brings 200+ combat sports experience as fighter and coach. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt, he focuses on preserving boxing traditions while mentoring students toward their competitive and personal objectives.
Henry Clark
Coach | MMA, Submission Grappling
Henry combines competitive MMA experience with technical instruction. He creates accessible learning environments for grappling techniques, emphasizing practical application in live training scenarios for students of all skill levels.
Aaron Waite
Coach | Kickboxing
Aaron shares expertise from regional and national competition experience. His coaching philosophy centers on passing down hard-earned knowledge while helping students develop personalized fighting styles and technical proficiency.
James Crehan
Coach | Boxing
James contributes specialized boxing knowledge to our coaching team. He focuses on foundational skills development and advanced ring strategy to support both recreational and competitive athletes in achieving their potential.
Questions
What martial arts disciplines do you offer?
We offer boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (no gi), and MMA striking classes for all skill levels.
Are your classes suitable for beginners?
Yes! All programs are designed for beginner to advanced participants with instructors providing personalized guidance during training sessions.
What are your membership costs?
Program registration costs $300 per season, with payment options including cash, card, or check at registration.
Do you have youth programs available?
Yes, we offer age-appropriate martial arts training for children and teens as part of our community-focused programming.
What are your class schedules?
Current sessions run Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30-8:00 PM at our Portland training facility.
How do I register for classes?
You can register in person at any practice session or call (207) 332-8473 to pre-register for upcoming programs.
