ABOUT US

dRagon fire mARTIAL ARTS

DFMA is located at 650 Main St. in South Portland Maine. 

We offer Martial Arts classes to all ages and abilities. With the variety of instructors and disciplines we offer, the is a fit for you. Come check us out!

DFMA Classes

Updated 8/2/2024

Karate Classes


Little Samurai: Ages 3 to 5

- Taught by Kyoshi Andy Campbell

      • Thursday 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm


Beginner Belts: White, Gold, Orange

      • Monday 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
      • Tuesday 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
      • Wednesday 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
      • Thursday 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm


Intermediate Belts: Blue, Purple, Green

      • Monday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      • Tuesday 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
      • Wednesday 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
      • Thursday 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm


Advanced Belts: Red, Red/Black, Brown, Brown/Black

      • Monday 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
      • Tuesday 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
      • Wednesday 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
      • Thursday 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm


Adult Classes: All Ranks

      • Tuesday 9:00 am - 10:00 am & 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      • Thursday 9:00 am - 10:00 am & 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm


CHOI's Institute Classes
- Taught by Sensei Jon Pinette


CHOI's Cage Striking: All Ranks 

      • Tuesday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm


CHOI's Kickboxing: All Ranks 

      • Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm


CHOI's Kickboxing Cage: All Ranks 

      • Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm


CHOI's Grappling: All Ranks 

      • Friday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm



Jiu Jitsu Classes
- Taught by Sensei Ras Hylton


Jiu Jistu: All Ranks

      • Tuesday 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
      • Thursday 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Weapons Classes
- Taught by Sensei Geneva Howard

Bo / Jo: All Ranks

      • Tuesday 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm


DFMA Instructors
Owner / Master Instructor (Karate)
HachiDan (8th Degree Black Belt)
Karate Instructor
NiDan (2nd Degree Black Belt) 
CHOI Institute Owner / Head Instructor
NiDan (2nd Degree Black Belt) - Karate
Black Belt - Choi Shi-do 
Karate Instructor
SanDan (3rd Degree Black Belt) - Karate
MMA / BJJ / Karate Instructor
NiDan (2nd Degree Black Belt) - Karate
 Blue Belt - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Karate / BJJ Instructor
NiDan (2nd Degree Black Belt) - Karate
 Blue Belt - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Karate / Weapons (Bo/Jo) Instructor
NiDan (2nd Degree Black Belt) - Karate
DFMA Tournaments
I.P.P.O.N.E., S.M.A.R.T., W.O.M.A.A. Rated 2024 Tournament Schedule



I.P.P.O.N.E. Kick-OffJanuary 20, 2024I.P.P.O.N.E. Rated
New England Classic
March 9th, 2024I.P.P.O.N.E. Rated
Battle of Maine
March 23, 2024S.M.A.R.T. Rated
Worchester Classic
April 6, 2024I.P.P.O.N.E. Rated
Elm City Karate ChallengeApril 20, 2024S.M.A.R.T. Rated
KICKSUSA National ChampionshipMay 18, 2024I.P.P.O.N.E. & S.M.A.R.T. Rated
Excel Open
June 1, 2024I.P.P.O.N.E. Rated
Friendship TournamentJune 15, 2024I.P.P.O.N.E. & S.M.A.R.T. Rated
Shidokan USA - Mass State Nationals
September 14, 2024I.P.P.O.N.E. Rated
Survival of the FittestOctober 5, 2024I.P.P.O.N.E. Rated
Spooky Spectacular
October 19, 2024I.P.P.O.N.E. & S.M.A.R.T. Rated
I.P.P.O.N.E. FinaleNovember 2, 2024I.P.P.O.N.E. Rated
S.M.A.R.T. ChampionshipsJanuary 4, 2025S.M.A.R.T. Rated



DFMA HOSTED TOURNAMENT
spooky spectacular

I.P.P.O.N.E RATED

HOSTED BY KYOSHI ANDY CAMPBELL

October 19th 2024

South Portland Recreation Center

21 Nelson Road,

South Portland, ME 04106

DFMA Ranks and Belts


The Karate taught at Dragon Fire Martial Arts is called Shotokan (Tall Trees) Karate, originating in Okinawa Japan and founded by Gichin Funakoshi in 1928. Karate-Do (Way of Karate) is a time tested Martial Art and has many benefits to those who embrace it. 


There are 4 levels of instruction that are taught at Dragon Fire Martial Arts; Beginner (White, Gold, Orange Belts), Intermediate (Blue, Purple, Green Belts), Advanced (Red, Red/Black, Brown, Brown/Black), and Expert (Black and associated Ranks). Each level of instruction teaches specific skill sets and is accompanied by kata that reinforce the fundamentals of that level / rank.


Each person's journey is different and progress (promotions) in the levels and ranks normally occur once a month. Promotions are done during class and emphasize not only what you have learned since the last promotion, but how you adapt to different situations and how you react under pressure. Testing is a fun, group experience with all team members cheering and supporting each other throughout the tests.


Come check out Dragon Fire Martial Arts today and begin your journey today!

CONTACT / JOIN INFORMATION

TUITION DETAILS

DFMA Tuition for Classes is only $150 per month. 


Students may attend unlimited classes each month within their belt rank.

There are no additional fees for testing or belts. 


We offer family discounts as well!

      • Second Student - $125/month
      • Third Student - $100/month
      • Fourth Student  - $75/month


Prices Effective Sept 2024

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DFMA Address

650 Main Street,

South Portland, ME 04106