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Fournier's Leadership Karate Centers
4.8 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Westbrook, Maine
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 Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule portlandsbestkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (207) 797-0900
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7 PM |
| Friday | 4–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a parent, I’m thoughtful about where my children spend their time, and from the start this dojo stood out in a quiet but meaningful way.”
“My 6 year old is a "little ninja" and the entire staff is so amazing!”
Other martial arts here
“My Daughter is taking karate And Kickboxing she absolutely loves it it's a very good outlet”
What students say
“My own children have felt supported, encouraged, and challenged in a way that feels respectful and intentional — not forced.”
“They hold clear expectations while still adapting to different personalities, learning styles, and confidence levels.”
From the reviews
We love Fournier's Karate. They are amazing with the children. My son has been attending classes now for 3 years since he was 4 years old. The confidence and self control he has learned is fantastic. He has learned self respect and respect of others, as well as hard work to achieve his goals.
Love this place! My daughter has been with them for six years and her sisters before her. Absolutely amazing with the kids... Can't enough good about the place!
Instructors are wonderful. It is a very positive place and they build confidence in even the meekest kids.
The Fournier Karate Team are definitely very highly skilled & talented Kid's-and Adults Karate education professionals! Perhaps TMI, but I ll share I'm a 60 yr old getting started again,after my jogging becoming too high impact for me,,I was of average fitness status,could stand to lose a few #'s, as I started Karate…
New to Karate? Start at Fournier's Leadership Karate Centers
Fournier's Leadership Karate Centers comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, 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 the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Fournier's Leadership Karate Centers
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects 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 stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side 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. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos 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 and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
