Tae Bo
Tae Bo
Tae Bo (/ˈtaɪ ˈboʊ/) is a total body fitness system that incorporates martial arts techniques such as kicks and punches, which became popular in the 1990s. It was developed by American taekwondo practitioner Billy Blanks and is characterized by its high-intensity movement which aims to promote fitness.
Etymology
The name Tae Bo is a portmanteau of taekwondo and boxing. It combines the first two letters of taekwondo and the last two letters of boxing.
Related Terms
- Aerobic exercise - A type of physical activity that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness.
- Martial arts - Various sports or skills, mainly of Japanese origin, that originated as forms of self-defense or attack, such as judo, karate, and kendo.
- Kickboxing - A group of stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from karate mixed with boxing.
- Taekwondo - A Korean martial art, characterized by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques.
- Boxing - A combat sport in which two people, usually wearing protective gloves, throw punches at each other for a predetermined amount of time in a boxing ring.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tae Bo
- Wikipedia's article - Tae Bo
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