Erik Wander, instructor and owner of Extending Fitness, a Mixed Martial Arts ( MMA ) School in Portland Oregon, will be fighting with Team TSN  at the Rumble at the Roseland Cage Fights at the Roseland Theater September 27th, 2008.  This is the 39th Rumble at the Roseland through FCFF (Full Contact Fighting Federation), and is sure to be a great one.

If you haven’t been to Extending Fitness ( www.ExtendingFitness.com ) before, it is a MMA Training gym that focuses on a variety of training methods including everything from Ju Jitsu, Boxing, Boxercising, Pilates and much more.  Extending Fitness is based out of Portland Oregon off of Sandy Blvd and provides a workout like none other.

Extending Fitness is always accepting new attendees for their workout trainings and provide a variety of programs based on age, experience and level of workout.  Extending Fitness Mixed Martial Arts School is quickly become one of the finest (and most affordable) methods of getting fit and staying in perfect shape.

For those wanting to attend the “Rumble at the Roseland” can learn more by visiting www.FCFF.com or they can purchase tickets through www.TicketsWest.com, doors open at 6:30.  For those wanting to learn more about Erik Wander at Extending Fitness, visit their website online at www.ExtendingFitness.com or call at (971) 244-3652

Extending Fitness LLC, is a mixed martial arts school for MMA training in Portland, Oregon.  Learn why this Portland Oregon martial arts and fitness school has grabbed the attention of so many individuals.

MMA Training, is short for “Mixed Martial Arts” Training, which is, like the names suggests, a combination of various martial arts combined in to a single program.  Many consider this to be the most well-rounded type of schooling available for martial arts.  Mixed martial arts has been getting a lot of attention in the western world and for good reason, MMA Training gets results!

Extending Fitness ( http://www.ExtendingFitness.com ), a mixed martial arts school in Portland Oregon, instructed by Eric Wander who has made quite a name for himself in the area of fighting and martial arts, provides a workout like none other.  Extending fitness teaches a mixed martial arts training program which incorporates Ju-Jitsu, Boxing and various other forms of fighting and martial arts in to a workout program that is matched by none other.  Focusing on core stregnth, the type of training is known for its numerous benefits to health, energy, stregnth, flexibility and agility.

Now what also makes Extending Fitness unique as a Martial Arts School is that it offers no heirarchy and no belts.  Every attendee to Extending Fitness works on his or her own fitness level and are absolutely never bullied.  Those who attend Extending Fitness are positively encouraged to take their training to higher levels to attain whatever goals they have in fitness and martial arts. 

Those attending Extending Fitness have nothing but the best things to say about their MMA Training.  Dayrl, a member of Extending Fitness exclaims “Eriks techniques are surpassed by none!” while Diana Hinkle writes, “The workouts use a variety of training techniques from free weights, exercise bands, martial arts, plilates, punches, kicks and much more. It is like having your own personal trainer without the extremely high corporate gym costs.”  These are not the quotes from people getting just an adequate martial arts experience and workout.  Those attending Extending Fitness feel that they get much more than their money’s worth in addition to gaining self confidence, stregnth, toning, flexibility, agility, discipline and inner peace.

Erik, Instructor and also head of the MMA fight club, Team TSN in Portland Oregon, is a well experienced trainer who has won many medals and has proven his title over and over again.  Erik also is known for his passion for teaching youth important life skills such as self discipline, self confidence and how to properly handle difficult social situations when confronted by peers without looking to violence to solve problems.  This is another great reason why Extending Fitness is the perfect choice for kids and young adults as well as just about any age groups at any fitness level.  His “Little Ninjas” class is perfect for any little one who needs a great and fulfilling extracurricular activity.

But Extending Fitness is not just for kids.  Some of the most advanced mixed martial arts fighters attend the classes as well and extending fitness even offers an open gym.  In review of Extending Fitness I can find no reason why anyone would not want to attend.

If you are looking for great MMA Training through a Mixed Martial Arts School in the Portland Oregon area, visit Erik Wander  and his wife Christina Wander who own Extending Fitness, they are some of the most pleasant, intellegent and friendly people I’ve cam across in a long time!  Visit Extending Fitness LLC online at http://www.ExtendingFitness.com or call them at (971) 244-3652

Interested in MMA Training from a mixed martial arts school?  Learn about what to look for in deciding on where and how to get Mixed Martial Arts training that is both affordable and high quality.

MMA also known as “Mixed Martial Arts” is like the name suggests, a combination of various martial arts.  MMA Training has become very popular in today’s fighting techniques.  More and more people are becoming interested in the idea of mixed martial arts.  But how does one decipher the difference between a good or “not so good” MMA school?  Below are tips for finding a top-rated MMA training school and how to get the best results doing so.

1.  First and foremost, do a search engine search to find the best schools in your area.  For example you could search for ” MMA Training Portland Oregon ” or ” Portland Oregon Mixed Martial Arts Schools ” if you lived in the Portland Oregon area.  This can help you narrow down atleast who is online.  Check out the reviews and press releases on the various schools available online.

2.  Secondly, most MMA training schools have a “about the instructor” page.  When looking at this page, determine whether or not you feel that this instructor has been in martial arts long enough to know what he or she is doing and make a decision there.  You may want to add these different websites to your favorites for future reference.  Completely go through their website and get a feel for what they are really about and what kind of services they offer and what kind of prices they have. Does their website have a “contact us” page?  Set up a list of questions and contact the instructor so he or she can answer any questions you may have concerning their school.

3.  Do they offer variety and a well-balanced training schedule?  Look for the various qualities you would like to have in a Mixed Martial Arts School and how they can apply to you.  Consider calling the instructor to get a feel for whether or not the classes are right for you.

4.  Contact or no contact?  If you are interested in no, medium, or high level of contact in traing, this is an extremely important question to ask before getting involved.

5.  Consider what sort of fitness training is going to be provided.  Can the classes offer to a wide variety of fitness levels? Do they offere a variety of classes and or “focuses” in their training schedule?

6.  If nothing else, try a MMA training school out for a month or two. If it doesn’t suite you, then you can always go somewhere else.  Sometimes it takes time to learn whether or not a school and its instructors are a good match for you.  So keep this in mind that sometimes you have to “taste test” to really get a feel for what you want in a mixed martial arts school.

These steps can help you indentify and narrow down your search for a quality Mixed Martial Arts School and to help you get the best MMA training available in your local area.

For a great Portland Oregon MMA Training School visit http://www.ExtendingFitness.com - If not from the Portland Oregon area they also offer great MMA Training guides on their website.

This is a press release recently submitted for Extending Fitness - Mixed Martial Arts School and Fitness Center:

-Immediate Release- July 29, 2008 - If you’ve ever been interested in what is known as Mixed Martial Arts or “MMA” for short.  There is a school that has been turning heads in the Portland Oregon area.  Extending Fitness, LLC ( www.ExtendingFitness.com ) is a Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness school owned and operated by Erik Wander and his wife Christina Wander.  Although there are many martial arts schools in the Portland Oregon area speading far throughout Beaverton and Gresham, Extending Fitness stands out from the rest!

Extending Fitness, located off of Sandy Blv in Portland Oregon practices a variety of martial arts techniques such as Ju Jitsu combined with Boxing, Pilates and a variety of core fitness training which provides a workout like none other.  Those attending extending fitness agree that they’ve never been in such great shape! “The workouts use a variety of training techniques from free weights, exercise bands, martial arts, plilates, punches, kicks and much more.” says Diana Hinkle, attendee at Extending Fitness,”It is like having your own personal trainer without the extremely high corporate gym costs!”  Needless to say, Extending Fitness has been making quite a name for itself in the MMA “Mixed Martial Arts” industry.

Erik Wander, the head instructor at Extending Fitness has built quite a reputation over the years who in 1988-1989 was the Jr. Golden Glove Boxing Champ in North Hollywood, California and in 1999 Ranked #7 in NW Region for Point Sparring upon many other accomplishments.  Erik also leads the Team TSN fight club who actively participates in the Rumble at the Roseland

Extending Fitness has a program for just about every age and gender and takes pride in their ability to produce results.  Their program is perfect for the individual wanting to gain self-confidence, self-discipline, agility, stregnth, flexibility and getting the perfect workout every time.  Extending Fitness is quickly becoming to top rated mixed martial arts school and fitness gym in the Portland Oregon area. 

For more information on Extending Fitness, visit their official website at www.ExtendingFitness.com or call them direct at (971) 244-3652 - as Extending Fitness is quickly becoming Portland’s favorite Mixed Martial Arts School and Fitness studio.

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