Recon Fitness

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Recon Fitness: Empowering Community Through Martial Arts & Fitness

Recon Fitness is a nonprofit fitness and martial arts gym dedicated to empowering and connecting the community in Westbrook, Maine. We offer a wide range of programs including Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Submission Grappling (Jiu-Jitsu), and Cross-training, designed for individuals of all skill levels. Our mission is to make these transformative sports accessible to men, women, and children through affordable memberships, fostering a supportive, family-oriented environment. With expert coaching from experienced professionals like Head Coach Jon Deupree and Darren Elder, we emphasize personal growth, physical health, and mental resilience. Our culture prioritizes continuous learning and self-improvement, ensuring members develop not just as athletes but as well-rounded individuals.

By removing financial barriers, we enable the Greater Portland community to engage with these disciplines and benefit from their lifelong advantages. Our team of dedicated coaches brings decades of competitive experience, offering tailored guidance to help members achieve their unique goals. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced athlete, Recon Fitness provides a space where everyone can thrive. We believe in the power of fitness and martial arts to build stronger bodies, minds, and communities. Join us in our commitment to creating a healthier, more connected society through accessible, high-quality training programs.

Services

Boxing Classes Muay Thai Training Wrestling Practice No Gi BJJ MMA Striking Cross-training Programs

Highlights and features

We offer affordable memberships to lower entry barriers for all community members.
Our coaches include experienced competitors and lifelong martial arts practitioners.
We provide family-oriented training environments for all ages and skill levels.
Our programs combine physical fitness with mental discipline and personal growth.
We focus on authentic techniques from beginner to advanced levels in multiple disciplines.

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Services

Boxing Classes

Our Boxing program offers 30 minutes of technique training followed by 30 minutes of strategic practice for all skill levels. Experienced coaches provide personalized instruction to develop proper form, footwork, and defensive techniques. This class emphasizes both physical conditioning and mental focus through drills and partner work.

Muay Thai Training

Authentic Muay Thai instruction covers traditional techniques including strikes, clinch work, and defensive maneuvers. Sixty-minute sessions incorporate partner drills and conditioning exercises suitable for beginners through advanced practitioners. Coaches emphasize proper form and practical application in a supportive learning environment.

Wrestling Practice

Ninety-minute wrestling sessions taught by collegiate-level coaches cover Folkstyle, Freestyle, and Greco-Roman techniques. The curriculum adapts to all skill levels with seasonal focus shifts between different wrestling styles. Participants develop strength, agility, and competitive strategies through structured drills and live practice.

No Gi BJJ

This 60-minute Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class focuses on submission grappling without traditional uniforms. Instruction covers fundamental and advanced techniques for both offensive and defensive positions. Designed to be accessible for newcomers while challenging for experienced practitioners through live rolling and technical drills.

MMA Striking

Mixed Martial Arts striking classes combine boxing fundamentals with advanced combat techniques. Sessions include 30 minutes of technical training followed by 30 minutes of practical application. Coaches emphasize effective striking combinations, defensive maneuvers, and ring strategy for competitive and fitness-focused participants.

People

Jon Deupree

Head Coach | Wrestling, Striking & MMA

Jon specializes in wrestling, striking, and MMA coaching. He focuses on personalized technique development while maintaining his own growth as a martial arts student. Committed to helping athletes achieve their individual goals through tailored instruction.

Darren Elder

Head Coach | Boxing

With over 200 competitive contests as fighter and coach, Darren brings extensive boxing expertise. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt under Jarod Lawton, he emphasizes technical precision and legacy preservation in his coaching philosophy.

Henry Clark

Coach | MMA, Submission Grappling

Henry combines MMA and submission grappling instruction with practical competition experience. His teaching approach balances fundamental techniques with advanced strategic applications for students at all proficiency levels.

Aaron Waite

Coach | Kickboxing

Aaron shares expertise gained through regional and national competition experience. He focuses on passing traditional knowledge to new generations while maintaining technical excellence in kickboxing instruction.

James Crehan

Coach | Boxing

James contributes specialized boxing knowledge to our coaching team. His instruction emphasizes proper technique development and practical application through structured drills and partner work.

Questions

What martial arts programs do you offer?

We offer Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling, No Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA Striking programs for all skill levels from beginner to advanced.

Are your classes suitable for beginners?

Yes, all our classes are designed to accommodate beginners with experienced instructors providing personalized guidance and modified techniques.

What are your membership rates?

Our seasonal registration costs $300, covering all classes during the training period with flexible payment options including cash, card, or check.

Do you offer family memberships?

While we don't have formal family packages, our affordable individual rates make it accessible for multiple family members to train together.

What should I wear to my first class?

For most classes, wear comfortable athletic clothing. Boxing gloves are recommended but not required for initial sessions.

Are there competitive opportunities available?

Yes, we support competitive athletes with specialized training while maintaining a focus on personal development for all participants.

Reviews (3)

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Stacey R.

Sep 30, 2021 Report

My daughter and I took a class together before she went off to college. We took some private lessons with Marielle and she was AMAZING!! I can't say enough how comfortable they made us feel in a very male environment. Thank you!

Stacey R.

Jun 23, 2021 Report

My daughter (18) and I went to try out a boxing class, and we were in the minority, there were about 25 guys and just us, as well as a female boxing instructor. We were intimidated at first, but ended up having an amazing time, and we have signed up for a private lesson weekly with Marielle, we had our first one today, and I can't remember having a better workout!! What a great place! Thanks!!!

Julie L.

Apr 27, 2019 Report

Recon is amazing! After reading such positive reviews I tried out a free class here and was immediately hooked. All of the coaches and classes here are awesome and each is totally different. On the MMA side of the gym: Rob's MMA striking class is great and he will make you get comfortable in your opposite stance. Henry's submission grappling class is ridiculously fun and he is amazing at helping you jump into something that feels so completely foreign if you're new. Darren could not be more passionate about boxing and is so good about teaching you both the outer AND the inner game