Product Details

• Actors: Billy Blanks
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Ventura Distribution
• VHS Release Date: April 3, 2000
• Run Time: 35 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00004S8ZZ
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,618 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just a rehash of other Tae Bo Workouts, June 21, 2000

By	RamboLiberal "IT Manager" (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

I bought this one hoping to get some ideas for my martial arts classes I teach children. I found it was just a rehash of other Tae Bo videos with kids working out with Billy instead of adults. The moves are basically the same. Having taught kids martial arts for 10 + years, I doubt if most kids would get into this video. After doing it a few times I think most kids would be back to the video games. IMO, kids would find this boring...I find it after a few viewings boring. I think Billy could have engaged the kids in more fun activity while working out. If you're into Tae Bo and want the kids to do it with you, then try this one. Otherwise if you want the kids to exercise, get them out of the house and into a fun activity that will be varied and not bore them.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I thought it should be, March 12, 2004

By	"ttom18176" (Basalt, CO USA) - See all my reviews

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.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My kids love it, May 19, 2002

By	Ham Radio "TZ" (MAINE) - See all my reviews

I have two children ages 12 & 4. They both beg me to let them do this video on the weekends. They think it's very fun & sometimes ask to do it twice.
My only real complaint is the sound quality. There are times when Billy is giving the kids pointers (which he does frequently to keep the kids safe & give them encouragement) but you can't hear & understand what he's saying. The camera angles are good showing kids up close.
It's a short workout that makes kids use their muscles in a fun, safe way with easy tae bo moves. The first few times I did it I broke a sweat.