The Kung Fu Kickboxing Workout
by James Wvinner
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Actor: Max Chen, Tiffany ChenDirector: James Wvinner
Brand: Acorn
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 76 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-07-03
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Acacia
Movie Reviews of The Kung Fu Kickboxing Workout
Movie Review: great boxing dvd. Not for boxing novices
Summary: 5 Stars
I just got this dvd thru netflix. I like to preview before I buy. Haven't done it yet. So here are my comments. When I do it tomorrow, I'll add more:
Setting: Boxing ring
Teachers: Max & Tiffany
DVD layout: There is too brief stretch and an aerobic warm-up, ie boxers footwork that you would do with a jump rope. As the previous reviewer said there are 3 20 minute workouts with increasing difficulty. If you have never taken ANY boxing or kickboxing classes before, do not buy this dvd because I don't think they spend enough time on technique. I know the punches, and kicks from taking boxing classes at Crunch. If you think, well I've done tae bo and I can do this. This workout is much harder than tae bo, in a different way.
In addition to standard punches, there are round house kicks, knee kicks, exercises where you puunch, kick, hit the floor (sprawl) jump back up, switch legs and do it again.
Set 1 is 4 rounds of 3 exercises, 30 seconds each, except round 4 which is the hardest and most cardio intensive. It is fast feet and sprawl about 6 times in a row with 30 second intervals between sets
Set 2 is 4 rounds of 4 exercises, 30 seconds each
Set 3 is 4 rounds of 4(?) exercises done at 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 1 reps whew!!
After each set the dvd automatically goes to the stretch exercises.
Max and Tiffany do the exercises at a fast pace. Tiffany is in voiceover. Max is barefoot, Tiffany wears boxing shoes. She tells you to go at your own pace. The exercises do not match the music. It appears that the music was added after the exercises were recorded, just as background music.
Production: Camera work can be a little funky as it switches back between the two teachers in the middle of a move. Otherwise the production is great.
Personalities: This really doesn't matter to me, but I'll include it because some people care about that sort of thing. Tiffany is quite serious. Max doesn't say much. Both are cut and fit.
When I actually do set 1. I will write more. UPDATE: I did workout 1 this morning and all I have to say is I sweated up a storm in the 20-25 minute set (including warm-up and cool down) I was gasping for air. I can't wait to do this again. Tiffany keeps saying to go at your own pace and not to try to keep up with her and Max. You'll appreciate this advice. This is so much better than tae bo because you don't have to listen to Billy Blanks!!!
If you like boxing or kickboxing and you know how to NOT hurt yourself, then get this dvd.
Summary of The Kung Fu Kickboxing Workout
Two champion fighters show you how to bob, weave, punch, and kick your way to a better bodyChinese martial arts champions Tiffany and Max Chen share their training secrets in a workout program designed to get you in the best shape of your life. Their Shan Shou boxing style incorporates wrestling and kicking techniques that quickly build the strength, speed, agility, endurance, and reflexes of a fighter. This program allows you to choose the level of instruction and intensity you need, including a music-only option once you get the moves down. Whatever option you choose, you?ll get a heart-pumping workout that will tone your shoulders, arms, abs, glutes, and legs. Feel the burn and see results fast.
Start with warm-up and stretching, then chose from three progressively more challenging workouts.
Workout 1: The Basics -- Three-minute rounds of combat-oriented exercises (approx. 20 min)
Workout 2: The Kicker -- A series of 30-second standing and floor calisthenics (approx. 20 min.)
Workout 3: The Killer -- Repetitive cycles of challenging, explosive movements (approx. 20 min.)
About Tiffany & Max: Taught by their father, Tai Chi Chuan Grandmaster William C.C. Chen, both fighters starting training at a tender age. A figure-skating champion as a child, Tiffany entered her first martial arts competition at age 16 and now has over 40 gold medals to her credit. One of the top full-contact Lei-Tai San Shou competitors in the country, Max has racked up 20 gold medals in just over a decade of competing. Both Tiffany and Max train and teach at their father?s New York City school.
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