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Basche's Martial Arts Proudly Serving Fort Wayne
Basche’s Martial Arts has Classes in Fort Wayne, Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults Martial Arts Lessons.
Who we Are And why You Should Train Here
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. We stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life. Throughout all of our programs, students learn much more than the necessary skills to protect themselves; they learn the importance of courtesy, modesty, perseverance, self-control, and an indomitable spirit. Here at Basche’s Martial Arts, we teach our students more than just kicks and punches; we teach them the character traits they need to thrive in our ever-changing world.
Sensei Steve Basche
Steve Basche has 35 years of experience in a variety of martial art styles. He has trained under several distinguished instructors including: Grand Master John Pelligrini: founder of combat Hapkido, which is recognized worldwide as one of the most effective self-defense techniques in existence. Grand Master Jung Soo Park: 10th degree black belt with 60 years of experience. Master Park served as a member of the elite Korean Rock Army, has served as bodyguard for presidents, and for a stunt double for Pat Morita’s character, Mr. Miyagi, in the Karate Kid.Sensei Basche has also trained with Joe Lewis, one of Bruce Lee’s more notable students. Sensei Steve Basche’s philosophy focuses, not only on the physical benefits of the martial arts, but also on the spiritual discipline, self control, and respect necessary to produce well rounded students. He puts this philosophy into practice and encourages his students to participate by presenting martial arts demonstrations at nursing homes and schools, by holding ladies self defense clinics and kidnap awareness classes in the community. “Our number one priority in Fort Wayne,” he says, “is to give back to the community and to help others better themselves physically, spiritually, and mentally”.
Mary Miller
Miss Mary was a children’s librarian for 19 years. At 43 years old she took a trial six-week course with Sensei Basche in 2008. She quickly fell in love with the training and wanted to see how far she could go. Over the next few years Miss Mary worked diligently to earn her black belt. She continued to train and volunteer at the dojo after earning her black belt. She moved away to Tennessee to tend to family for a time. Sensei Basche invited her back as an official instructor in 2018. She continues to train and teach to this day and remains a valued member of the Basche team!
David Watkins
David started training under the instruction of Sensei Basche in October 2011 and graduated with his Black Belt in 2015. He continued to train and became an instructor at Basche’s mid-2020. David has a bachelor’s degree in music in the outside field of business. When he is not training or teaching at the dojo, he enjoys playing his bass guitar along with four other instruments. David is also in a band called “Crimson Letters”.