Does TaeBo really work?
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Yes it works, but u have to do it regularly.  It has worked for me....starting to see some muscle tone and firmness...yay!!
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i believe that your strenght , power and your own aggression are enough to fight \n\ni know a taekwondo black belt holders beaten by ordinary but tough people , i also know a world champions backed off when his opponent brought out a knife from his jacket , he got really scared because he was used to fight in a championship , so forget about myht of the super martial artists that can beat 10 people , defend against weabons .. that's all myth , and if one of them did , that could be because of what he's got naturally like i told you ; strenght and aggression ...\n\ni waste my life rotating around such things to understand finally what am telling you now ...\n\nat last , if you really want to enhance your fighting skills , so beside going to gym , buiding a strong body , you can go directly to what most people avoid ... boxing , just ordinary boxing , because what you really afraid of about fighting is that someone look you in your eyes furiously and punching the hell out of your face to break you nose or teeth , and hurt you badly , so to be able to fight a real fight , i believe your base is to be a boxer \n\nbeside boxing , you can go for aikido , it will take time , but will give you some sense of grapping and wrestling in a fine way , maybe judo , but i prefere aikido .... or jujitsu , as it's also a very practical way of fight ... aikido or jujetsu BESIDE BOXING and all that after building a really good strong body in the gym\n\nkarate , kungfu , taekowndo ... forget it all , that's all good for showing off , to demonstrate high kiks and jumps , or wearing the black belt , but think about fighting an angry criminal ot thug with big muscels and full of evil and fury , do you think you will just stand and kick him in the face so he go down like movies ? no , never , what will happened is that he will run to you like an angry bull , crashing with you and you high kick , then even you find him over you at the grownd or very close and just punching your face like crazy , so what could save you at that moment ? your strong body , to be stronger than him ar at least tough enough to stand against him , the boxing will let you punch him back better than he is punching you , maybe avoid or defend against some of his punching , then aikio or jj will help if you find yourself in a wrestling with him (beside your strenght) , then comes anything for a finish or showing of like kicking , jumping and so , or waaaaaaaaaaaaa kung fu , akaaaaaaaaaaa , hahaha \n\nforgive me for my english , i'm not a native english speaker
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hey hun..i have love the taebo (kick boxing) videos. they have starter videos so you can learn the moves while you advance...plus Billy Blanks (the instructor and creator of taebo) encourages you through out the whole video like tellin' you to walk it out or grab you some water and pace yourself..He even encourages you to modify the moves to help you if you have back pain or any thang like that.(he is really in tune with what helps people) Unlike a lot of the other videos that tell you to just keep going...if those aren't good reasons to try then here is the best one...taebo burns 800 calories per hour work out....i wish you luck...love daisy
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No i don't do Shui Chiao but i practise Wing Chun. But i am wanting to study more of a grappling art such as yours. Or maybe chin na. But preferably Judo. I feel in a combat scenario people with a more grappling based art are more likely to come of well. You didn't mention whether you did Shui Chiao. Or whether you were just looking for a teacher. May i suggest something if you are looking for a teacher. Buy Robert W Smiths Chinese Boxers Masters & Methods. In there he states that Shui Chiao resembles an early ju-jitsu. And he had a test with a Taiwanese wrestler and won. And would have won easier if they hadn't restricted the moves he learn't in Judo. I know it doesn't sound as cool. But Judo sounds like a really effiecient type of fighting. Plus the conditioning is really intense. I work with a guy who was a big deal in Judo and he is really tough. Just thought i might let you know.
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Try the taebo bootcamp dvd.  If that don't challenge you, then nothing will.  I can't go through half of one of dvd's without dying.  Are you working up a good sweat.  You must be in incredible shape.  Taebo burns over 1,000 calories for an hour a workout.  It's the best.  I'm about to do an hour right now.
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Any of the machines work,  If you use it.... It's the self discipline that is hard.... I have alot of machines and I have always exercised and I swear by it, but I also found I end up doing more floor exercises then the machines and they seem to work better for me... I get faster results.... So It's up to the individual on buying the machines... Have fun!!!
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you should be learning how to make more money to get a good instructor instead of looking for a free one. You usually get what you pay for. Learning forms without knowing how to apply it in real life and making it work 100% percent of the time may get you hurt or killed. There are too many so called blackbelts out there that couldnt fight their way out of a bag.
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I love all of the Billy Blanks DVDs--and yes, they really do work.  Of course, most exercise videos will work; the key is to find something you enjoy so that you'll stick to it.  I find the Tae Bo workouts inspiring and empowering, and afterwards, I feel ready to take on the world.  It's an excellent, well-rounded cardio routine that also works to tone your core.  It won't replace your need for weight-training, though, if you'd like to build more muscle.  Hope you find a program that works for you!
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yea I think so. It works for some people but I am not sure how.
200799
Yes it is very effective.  It also helps increase your flexibility. But 30 minutes of martial arts will not burn the same amount of calories as 30 minutes of jogging.
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I have the billy blanks Taebo and all of his are very good work out, whe i was using his program i had lost 65 punds in 3 months. bu ti used it twice aday,
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Taekwondo is a martial art because it is an art of fighting. The same as boxing and fencing are considered martial arts. And yes it is flashy...\n\nNow to put a few other posts straight i.e Hood_12 the moron...\n\nTaekwondo is not meant to 'train in reality'. Generally Taekwondo is to show off and be flashy. That is why it has been a demonstration ONLY in the Olympic games until just a few years ago.\n\nDon't even try to say that doing Ju Jitsu is any different when it comes to a compliant opponent. If anything, Ju Jitsu is worse. Ever tried to throw someone while they are resisting? Much harder than you know. Same goes for Judo and Aikido. When you train with a partner, you are training together, not against each other trying to be a tough guy.\n\nNot all schools have a contract that needs to be signed. I've been practicing and teaching martial arts for quite a while and I have NEVER had to sign a contract.\n\nSchedule for black belt? Rubbish! It should take a minimum of five years to attain your 1st degree black belt. There are very strict rules in most Taekwondo schools. I suggest you get your facts straight before posting this crap all over the place. Just because you studied under a bad instructor/school, it doesn't mean Taekwondo is worthless.\n\nI have seen hundreds of students fail gradings. I guess your instructor was just after your money and didn't really care what his/her students got out of the class (if anything).\n\nSparring is usually semi contact in Taekwondo. It requires greater control than full contact. FOR COMPETITIONS you practice to score points, the same in all competitive sports including Ju Jitsu, Judo etc etc. \n\nWarm ups for 30 minutes sounds about right. You MUST stretch and warm up properly before attempting high kicks. I seen people CRIPPLED because they didn't warm up properly. The hamstrings are usually the first to go. As competitive Taekwondo is for points, you need to be fast. That’s why you do speed drills etc. READ CAREFULLY - YOU NEED TO BE FAST!!\n\nPersonally I don't think anyone under 16 should have a black belt. This is only my opinion tho. I don't know what kind of Mickey Mouse school you went to but I've NEVER seen an 8 year old black belt.\n\nYou want to see reality? Look at REAL KNIFE DEFENCE and see what it leads to. I have known EXPERT martial artists who have lost their life to people with knives. No amount of training can prepare you for what is on the street. Violence is real ugly.\n\nYou sound like the kind of guy who trained for ages and never achieved anything, probably got your ass kicked by the 8 year old black belt.\n\nSee this video for something that you might class as REAL. \n\nWARNING - VIDEO FOR ADULTS ONLY\nhttp://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8884586003342147853&q=martial+arts\nWARNING - VIDEO FOR ADULTS ONLY
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Is it too late to start Tae Kwon Do ?  \n  The answer is NO. \n     Tae Kwon Do is a great sport or art- form for Young & Old. Ps . ( You Still Very Young) . My Son & I started Tae kwon Do together a couple of years ago. I am in my Middle forties & my son is now 11yrs old. We had a  blast learning this together & it was great for building ours self- confident. We competed in Tournaments & did quite well. I actually has more trophies then my son. When you compete it is group by age & belt rank.  My Son is now a Black Belt but I still need one more test, due to some old injuries.  Tae kwon do is great , you will love it !!
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YES! I think it works, only if you want it to work. I am sure you already know that. It has worked for millions of people who have worked the steps. THEY HAVE WORKED THE STEPS IS THE KEY....Keep up the great work, and reward yourself for giving yourself back your LIFE!!! God knows your worth it, DO you?
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Jared,\nYour question is an awesome one. I am a black belt in Tomiki Ryu Aikido and I'm from NC. I have often thought the same thing while watching every single MMA fight. I worked out with Rich Franklin on June 10th and even asked him why MMA fighters didnt use Aikido. He told me that if I wanted to seriously enter MMA fights that I needed to give up Kung Fu and Aikido, then get a Muai Thai and Boxing coach. I love Rich Franklin and I totally respect him, but I dont think he understood my question. Before utilizing Aikido, (most effectively) your opponent needs to be commited in his attack. In MMA it seems that everyone now are really good with the jab (none commited attacks) and use them effectively until damage is done to set up for the commited attack, or of course they go in for the take down.  This then puts an Akido practitioner at the disadvantage. It can still of course work, but when your paired up with a world class athelete who attacks like one, it would take a Highly trained Aikidoist to stay in total control.\nWhen I ask that same question I am wondering about the "TONS" of close quarters jpint lock techniques that I have learned. Like all the million finger and wrist locks that hurt really bad and can easily make anyone tap out or break there arm. \n\nThe next time I watch a MMA fight when to opponents are in the clinch or even grappling on the ground, I want to see one of them grab a finger or a wrist and wrench it back in a lock. even if they dont tap out they will have a hard time punching with a finger thats flopping around or a hand that cant be bent. \n\nAlso I saw something the other day I had been wondering about, why dont you see anyone stomping feet?  A well placed stomp to the instep could easily break the foot bones making it almost impossible to walk. \nSo my answer is Aikido could easily be applied in a MMA but it would require a person of years of skills and of course some other training as well.\nIm mebriansmith@yahoo.com hit me up and we could chat
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YES IT WORKS!\n\nSince every diet needs to be tailored to your needs, this plan works.\n\nmy friends parents sell it, and I have never heard of a dissatisfied customer. try it
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Not sure what you mean by "real fighting."  The martial arts you mention as well as others can teach you a lot about technique as well as very useful moves and combinations all while conditioning your body and mind.  There are also hapkido or aikido for grappling and joint locks.  So, there is nothing "fake" about any of those.  An individual who is proficient in any of those arts would be a very good fighter.  You could also take the route of someone like Bruce Lee who found those arts limiting and developed his own style by transforming what he learned into something he found more useful.  In any event, there is no "most effective" style of fighting in my opinion.  It depends on the individual's skill in whatever style he knows.