About Erik Wander, Extending Fitness Instructor:

• 1988-1989: Jr. Golden Glove Boxing Champ, North Hollywood, CA.
• 1990:  Brown Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Master Lester Choi, CA.
• 1999:  Ranked #7 in NW Region for Point Sparring
• 2001:  Black Belt in Principles of Engagement, International Martial Arts Center, Portland OR., Master Andrew Gainer
• 2006:  Created Extending Fitness and formed Team TSN, Personal Record 4-1, Portland, OR.
• 2008:  Opened a studio for Extending Fitness, LLC. to expand and grow members, Portland OR.

I have wanted to open my own studio for several years now.  I saw it as an opportunity to begin something fresh and different.  With some of my past experiences I knew I wanted it to be where a person could get a challenging workout yet in a comfortable environment (no pressure, rankings, hierarchy, etc.) but still learn the value of discipline yet have fun along the way.  I have taken my knowledge of boxing and Martial Arts techniques and meshed it together to creat Extending Fitness, LLC.  Like many others, I have become tired of going to over populated gyms and not getting my workout regime completed.

I work out each person with the intensity as if they were training to be in competition.  I believe it's not about how many reps a person can do, instead it is about what you do within the time limits.  I like to push the pace, push the limits without being a bully.  My system has no rankings, no hierarchy.  I believe everyone should be treated with the same respect regardless of experience.  Don't get me wrong, you WILL be challenged through developing strength in your inner core, self discipline, and confidence that you didn't think was possible.

- Erik Wander, Instructor