CompleteMartialArts.com - Tae-Bo Junior - Vol. 1
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List Price: $24.95
Our Price: $1.35
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Manufacturer: Ventura Distribution
Starring: Billy Blanks
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0664221227730
Format: Color
Label: Ventura Distribution
Manufacturer: Ventura Distribution
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Ventura Distribution
Release Date: 2000-04-03
Running Time: 35
Studio: Ventura Distribution
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
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Editorial Reviews:
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Billy Blanks, creator of the late-1990s exercise craze Tae-Bo, capitalized on his martial arts training and motivational style to energize and strengthen adult bodies around the globe. Now he focuses on the next generation with Tae-Bo Junior, a workout aimed at the 4- to 14-year-old crowd, and his timing could not be better: America's youngsters are in the worst shape in history, with childhood obesity approaching epidemic proportions. But there's hope; kids learn by example, and if you are among the millions of Tae-Bo enthusiasts, you've already helped set the stage for your kids to embrace fitness. The workout is a 30-minute version of Blanks's adult routine, featuring kicks, squats, and punches set to songs such as "Superstar" and "Believe." The moves are easy to follow and unintimidating, though Blanks does suggest parents and kids go through Tae-Bo Instructional (sold separately) together. The workout could have used a Blanks motivational pep talk aimed at kids, and the production values are still the low-rent variety Tae-Bo fans have become familiar with. But if your kids need to get moving--and all kids do--Tae-Bo Junior can be a great place to start. --Madeline Reese
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Summary: Not a Good Children's exercise video
Comment: This video is NOT very good for kids. The movements are very similar, if not the exact same as the adult Tae-Bo video. Kids are kids and they need to be treated & respected as kids. Sure this video has children doing (attempting) to do the movements, but it is not at all children oriented. My families personal favorite is Kick to Get Fit Jr. - For Kids, Rich Grogan realizes that kids are kids, and should be treated accordingly.
Sorry Billy, pretty good job with the adult video, POOR job with the children's video.
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Summary: More frustrating than motivating
Comment: There isn't a lot of instruction in this video, so unless kids come to it with a working knowledge of kickboxing, they're not going to benefit. The moves aren't explained, which is essential to prevent injury, and Blanks doesn't cue well, so it's difficult to keep up. The nine year old in our house hates this video and finds it frustrating to try and keep up.
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Summary: Not as good as I thought it should be
Comment: This video was a little disappointing. It really didn't appear to me to be kid friendly. Billy does a good job with the adult Tae-Bo, but he didn't seem to have it with the kids. Besides I think most of the movements were the same for the kid's Tae-Bo as they were for the adult Tae-Bo. I didn't care for this, I thought he could have been more creative. In my opinion Billy should stick to adult exercise videos. If you want a good kid's exercise video, check out Kick to Get Fit Jr. For Kids, Rich Grogan shows what creativity is all about.
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Summary: great workout!
Comment: Bought this video spring of 2003 for my 5yr old daughter. We love it ! It's a bit fast for my daughter but she loves it anyway and still does her best. It is not just great for kids but also for anyone interested in starting Tae-Bo. I would definately recommend this video before starting the adult version. When you finish this video you will have a lot more energy and feel great!
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Summary: Great for kids
Comment: I use this frequently with second-graders. We have a weekly exercise class with 3 other classes. It gets them moving, and the boys really like it. One word of caution, you have to set ground rules (lots of room around each kid, no touching or hitting or kicking others). The only problem is that Billy gets quiet at times when he's giving really important information (like how to kick safely without locking your knees). Most kids can't hear this info in a crowded room.
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