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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Shaolin Workout trains in the aid of building fitness, strength, endurance, stamina and flexibility whilst learning fundamental kung fu steps for the beginner, and giving those who already know how, a virtual classroom in which the Master pushes you to work out to your maximum.
Just as the kung fu is key in this work out DVD, so is the emphasis on fitness and endurance.
This is great for someone who (1) wants to get fit under the banner of wushu (kung fu) and/or (2) wants to learn or practice kung fu in a class room setting, but is unable to go to a real life class.
The Master is joined by students in the back, so you always feel you are part of a class as well as part of the process. The Master is efficient and helpful in his explanations, but for the complete beginner, do not be afraid to pause the DVD when practicing moves for the first time that you did not quite pick up firstly at the full speed of the class. Once you get the moves, working out is even the more fun.
It is an enjoyable, fast paced, accurate and more regimented form of working out.
Just as the kung fu is key in this work out DVD, so is the emphasis on fitness and endurance.
This is great for someone who (1) wants to get fit under the banner of wushu (kung fu) and/or (2) wants to learn or practice kung fu in a class room setting, but is unable to go to a real life class.
The Master is joined by students in the back, so you always feel you are part of a class as well as part of the process. The Master is efficient and helpful in his explanations, but for the complete beginner, do not be afraid to pause the DVD when practicing moves for the first time that you did not quite pick up firstly at the full speed of the class. Once you get the moves, working out is even the more fun.
It is an enjoyable, fast paced, accurate and more regimented form of working out.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Before buying this I heard a few bad reviews that he speaks bad english, cant see what to do, too tough to workout etc. Now that I have it and tried it i can allay some peoples fears.
First of all I did karate for 9 years until I was 16 and got 1st dan (black belt), so I do know what martial arts is like. I also spent the last 5 years watching tv and eating junk (putting on 3 stone) so I am anything but fit anymore.
The Shifu Shi Yan Lei does speak broken English (He is a Shaolin monk from China, what do you expect?!) but is perfectly understandable. Him and his class go through the exercises and moves slowly (twice!) before he starts counting out the exercises so following is not a problem, and that has nothing to do with my martial arts experiance, kung fu is totally different from karate so I am a complete beginner at this. I have heard complaints that people feel uncomfortable working at the high pace and feel inadequate working slower, as for this all I can say is to look at the class in the background, these are neither perfect at the moves nor really fast, if you cant do it at the same speed do it slowly, speed come with time. Same as If you are not flexible enough, it comes with time. The Shifu shouts and pushes to try and force you through, without this it would not be a martial art, to get anywhere in life you need to be pushed, its the only way to improve, always strive to do your best and you will improve quickly. This was almost exactly like a real martial arts class, highly intense and the instructor pushes you to your best, with this comes fitness, perfection and discipline. If you are not willing to try your best everytime you should not get this, nor any exercise dvd.
The one problem I had with this dvd is the way its filmed. It starts quite abruptly and the instructor seems to be uncomfortable infront of a camera to start with until the class gets underway.
Overall a brilliant purchase and anyone wanting to get into a martial art seriously and willing to put in the effort, will benefit greatly. If you are lazy and dont try to keep up and don't push yoursefl this is not for you.
First of all I did karate for 9 years until I was 16 and got 1st dan (black belt), so I do know what martial arts is like. I also spent the last 5 years watching tv and eating junk (putting on 3 stone) so I am anything but fit anymore.
The Shifu Shi Yan Lei does speak broken English (He is a Shaolin monk from China, what do you expect?!) but is perfectly understandable. Him and his class go through the exercises and moves slowly (twice!) before he starts counting out the exercises so following is not a problem, and that has nothing to do with my martial arts experiance, kung fu is totally different from karate so I am a complete beginner at this. I have heard complaints that people feel uncomfortable working at the high pace and feel inadequate working slower, as for this all I can say is to look at the class in the background, these are neither perfect at the moves nor really fast, if you cant do it at the same speed do it slowly, speed come with time. Same as If you are not flexible enough, it comes with time. The Shifu shouts and pushes to try and force you through, without this it would not be a martial art, to get anywhere in life you need to be pushed, its the only way to improve, always strive to do your best and you will improve quickly. This was almost exactly like a real martial arts class, highly intense and the instructor pushes you to your best, with this comes fitness, perfection and discipline. If you are not willing to try your best everytime you should not get this, nor any exercise dvd.
The one problem I had with this dvd is the way its filmed. It starts quite abruptly and the instructor seems to be uncomfortable infront of a camera to start with until the class gets underway.
Overall a brilliant purchase and anyone wanting to get into a martial art seriously and willing to put in the effort, will benefit greatly. If you are lazy and dont try to keep up and don't push yoursefl this is not for you.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I havent done martial arts for a few years now and am looking to get back into it, i brought this to try and see if i had anything left fitness wise....and i didnt, the first part of the dvd is stretching/warming up (press-ups etc) and i was exhausted just at that!
The dvd is broken down into 8 chapters:
1. Warm up
2. Stamina Training
3. Stance and punch training
4. Combination Training
5. Stretching
6. 5 Basic Kicks
7. Mixed Training
8. Qi Gong
Its a brilliant dvd and is definetly not a walk in the park, anyone looking to get into martial arts will benefit greatly from this and anyone in martial arts might learn something new but depending on your experience you may find this easy and would probably benefit more from the other 2 volumes.
The dvd is broken down into 8 chapters:
1. Warm up
2. Stamina Training
3. Stance and punch training
4. Combination Training
5. Stretching
6. 5 Basic Kicks
7. Mixed Training
8. Qi Gong
Its a brilliant dvd and is definetly not a walk in the park, anyone looking to get into martial arts will benefit greatly from this and anyone in martial arts might learn something new but depending on your experience you may find this easy and would probably benefit more from the other 2 volumes.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent
This really is a great introduction. It's not a particularly long video but doing this two or three times a week would certainly help your fitness. Read more
Published 8 days ago by D. Finn
Shaolin workout
This DVD is OK, it doesn't have as much as I thought, it is a bit repetitive and boring in some points, but it is OK! If you want a simple workout go for it.
Published 13 days ago by Mr. B. Bogo
AVERAGE
Bought this along with the Qigong DVD. Have to admit I prefer the Qigong DVD.
It seems to be average students in the background that are completely out of sync emulating... Read more
It seems to be average students in the background that are completely out of sync emulating... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Craig Berry
"HARD WORKS PAYS"
"Hard Work Pays" is my motto, and that's quite near to the translation of "Kung Fu". This workout is hard, but it leaves you enthused for your next session, plus a pair of burning... Read more
Published 4 months ago by CHILLICONCARLY
Bhuda buttkicker workout
First the good points; this is a very good workout. it will make you pant, sweat and ache. You will get fit and flexible. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Duncan McDonald
Solid Training
I'm not entirely sure what the previous reviewer expected from a advanced martial arts workout, but this is very good. Read more
Published 14 months ago by T. J. Showler
When you've mastered this you won't be a beginner anymore .
My son and I love it. It feels so authentic with his accent enriching the Shaolin class. There are some moves which we can't do, quite a few come to think of it, but if we could... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Autumn Past
No Mess, No Waste.
At 43 years of age, I was looking for something simple in the strength and flexibility field. There's a lot of "fluff" out there and I sifted through a lot of it. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2010 by Mr. D. G. Wray
very good
this dvd is very good and has helped me develope my skill i know find that when i am training in shaolin lau-gar kung fu at my local club the more advanced techniques come easier. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by R. J. Norris
shaolin workout
Fantatic workout. but some of the moves were hard to follow as a beginner.
Published on 26 July 2009 by Mrs. D. Duffy
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