KI Aerobics: Karate Integrated Aerobics

Master Satien Snellen, Carole Wood
Year Released: 1997

Categories: Boxing/Kickboxing/Martial Arts


This is a three video set. The first video is a demonstration of danger situations and the appropriate self-defense moves for those situations, shown from several angles. The second and third tapes are complete aerobics workouts, with warm-up, stretch, workout, cooldown (rather short) and stretch. Both are approximately 30minutes long. The second video is a low impact workout, while the third video is higher impact. In both workouts, the moves presented in the demonstration tape are integrated (thus the title!) into aerobic paterns, while at various times a clip from the demonstration video is shown in the lower corner.

I really enjoy these two workouts, and usually do them together to make a 50-minute session (excluding the cooldown from tape 2 and the warmup from tape 3). Done this way, I get a good, intermediate-level workout, but can also work on putting more power into the moves, kicking higher, etc., to make a more intense workout. I highly recommend the set of tapes, and can't wait for the next in the series (which I hope will include a 60-minute workout).

Instructor Comments:
The instructor for the aerobics portion of this video is very personable and energetic-someone you would like to have in your home. The woman who demonstrates the moves in self-defense situations is appropriately serious and tough.

Kathryn

08/16/1998