Jiu-Jitsu at Basches Martial Arts. Fort Wayne Fitness Blog

Jiu-Jitsu at Basches Martial Arts. Fort Wayne Fitness Blog

I’ve always been fascinated with Martial Arts and in 2015 I began Taekwondo classes at Basches Martial Arts in Fort Wayne.  Taekwondo is a martial art which uses punches and kicks to defend yourself. It’s helped my strength, stamina and flexibility –...

Maybe I did too much. Fort Wayne Fitness Blog

Last week I may have overdone the exercise. Monday I did chest and triceps strength training at Spiece with my fitness partner, Denise. I also did some jump rope and heavy bag work. Tuesday morning I was doing Tae Kwon Do kicks with Sensei at the dojo. We took turns...
I didn’t die. Fort Wayne Fitness Blog

I didn’t die. Fort Wayne Fitness Blog

Saturday, my workout partner and I did four group classes at Spiece Fitness starting at 7:10 and ending at 11:00 AM.  I’ve never done that many in one day and I didn’t know if I could get through them all without passing away. The first class was spin...
Why can’t I be flexible?  Basches Martial Arts

Why can’t I be flexible? Basches Martial Arts

I’ve always been intrigued with boxing and martial arts throughout my life. When I was a youngster, my father got my brother and I boxing gloves which we used in controlled settings. Later in life, we got a heavy bag and my Dad and I used it in our work-outs. ...