Budokon: Power and Agility Yoga
by Jason Olive
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Director: Jason OliveDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 50 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-09-18
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Bayview Films
Movie Reviews of Budokon: Power and Agility Yoga
Movie Review: For those who have been frightened by other reviews.
Summary: 5 Stars
Since the other reviewers did a great job summarizing the DVD, I mainly just wanted to share my experience. First of all, after reading a few reviews stating that you should already be a good shape to try this, I was reluctant to purchase it. Therefore, I found that it was available on Netflix, and after reading even more frightening reviews about apparently fit people getting their butts kicked by these videos, I decided to give it a try. Surprisingly, it wasn't quite as scary as those reviews led me to think.
Now, you should know that this review is coming from someone whose primary sources of exercise have been running, bicycling, and yoga. However, before today, an upsetting amount of months had passed by where I can't say I did anything I would consider serious physical activity.
I have never practiced martial arts before in my life, but in starting the DVD, I saw many familiar yoga positions being used, particularly during the warm up. This was a definite comfort. As the routine really kicked into gear, I had difficulty figuring out what body parts to put where and in what order--but the DVD includes a fabulous feature, allowing you to view the tutorial for each specific move, then returning you right where you left off in the main video. This helped tremendously. Still, I am far from as fit as I could be, and I know that my execution of the moves wasn't close to perfect. Currently, I lack the muscle control necessary to "float", as several moves demand, but I still felt I was gaining knowledge and the feel of what should be done...and, though I know I didn't look graceful in the slightest, I could feel both my muscles and my stamina being tested.
There are also areas in the routine that combine a few different moves together. These I had more trouble with. My solution was to slowly go through the parts I knew while the instructor was still speeding through them on screen, and looking to him for clues to the transitions I wasn't sure of. No, I didn't end up doing as many repetitions or accomplishing them as quickly, but I did start to get the hang of it.
Toward the end of the video, my energy began to seriously wane, but I did what I could and pulled through.
Overall, I enjoyed the DVD. I found Budokon to be an exhilarating change of exercise technique. No, I did not master it on my first try, but if it was that simple, what would be the point in doing it? I just want to let those of you out there who are interested, but wary that you aren't "in-shape enough" to try it yet, that it's really worth it. Like any other new routine, it takes time and repetition to follow along seamlessly (and to gain the necessary vitality!), but it's a challenge that I am eager to take on (as I intend to purchase my own copy now). I loved the combination of slow stretches with the other fast-paced movements. It brought in what I already enjoyed about yoga, but gave me something that I believe will eventually help me gain the energy I am hoping for.
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