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Recon MMA - Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Portland, Maine
Boxing and mixed martial arts facility offering training from beginner to competitive levels.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule reconfitness.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (207) 332-8473
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9–10:30 AM |
The classes they run
“They are happy to work on technique and even offer 1 on 1 trainings to help get you comfortable (John is awesome!”
“I went in with virtually no experience in boxing or MMA, and was really apprehensive about starting.”
Other martial arts here
“Not only is Recon a fitness center it’s also an MMA gym where you get to work with some of the best coaches in New England.”
“I'm so happy that I decided to try out a boxing fitness class about 4 years ago - I needed something that would keep me committed to fitness and I've gotten that and so much more.”
What members say
“I thought I would have to swallow my pride to attend but the instructor(s) are so great and my fellow boot campers quickly became friends.”
“The trainers and coaches are super friendly/welcoming and genuinely care about you and your fitness journey.”
“I joined the recon family 3 months after I had my baby via c-section, and it was probably one of the best decisions I made for myself.”
“The coaches are exceptional; not only giving you the best work out, teaching you the correct technique (“safe and dangerous”), and challenging you to be better.”
“Everyone there, from professional fighters, to weekend warriors is welcoming and glad to share their time and sweat it out with you.”
“My Son participates in the MMA classes and loves it!”
From the reviews
I come from a background of weightlifting and bodybuilding and after a solid 10 years, I kind of lost my passion for it. I needed a new way to refocus my training and get back on track. I found my way to Recon and haven't looked back.
I've been going to Recon since the summer and absolutely love all of their classes. The bag-fit classes are perfect for when I need a push and the 8 week bootcamps (I've done two!) keep me motivated. The space is clean and the people are amazing. It's a fitness family I didn't even know I needed.
I joined the recon family 3 months after I had my baby via c-section, and it was probably one of the best decisions I made for myself. Having worked out all of my life, I knew that I needed to continue to fit in exercise around my new babes schedule.
Recon Fitness is a life changer. Great positive vibes, amazing coaches, & a wonderful community to train with. For me Recon is my stress reliever. The moment I walk through the doors the stress that I have is no longer there, I’m able to let loose and be around a whole bunch of cool people who want to get a work out…
New to BJJ? Start at Recon MMA - Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai
Recon MMA - Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Recon MMA - Boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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