BODYCOMBAT

41 kick kata

zettel12 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:48 GMT

Does it seem like the full combo should be continuous for the 30 sec? I've been emphasizing in voice and cues that we go hard once we hit the full combo, but it just seems like there shouldn't be a pulse once it is in full force? I've had 2 members even express this to me.I think the pulsing feels weird-it's like you want to go go go but you need to pulse.Maybe I'm thinking of a past release kick combo that didn't have the pulse in between?

What is your favorite Les Mills slogan?

Joye2world — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:57:15 GMT

Kia Ora!

We are planning to print new t shirts for our team- the last set had "fitness is a battle, welcome to the front line" and everybody loved them. We would like to choose a slogan that is inspiring, somewhat original, and suitable for all programs. What's your favorite?

thanks, so much!

Sizzler Combat 42

mvanam — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:35:30 GMT

Here's the sizzler for BC 42. Enjoy!

The Muay Thai inspired BODYCOMBAT® 42 transports the class to Bangkok! This release will take you on a Martial Arts journey, from Karate and Tae kwon do to the boxing ring. Fight your way through and hope you’ve got enough left in the tank for the epic Muay Thai onslaught that is Track 7! Sing along to Kelly Clarkson’s I Do Not Hook Up while warming up with Side, Front and Roundhouse Kicks. Then get ready for Karate and Tae kwon do in a battle of Martial Arts in Track 2! Find out how fit you really are in Track 3. Boxing is the name of the game in six rounds of interval training. You are in the ring and you don’t stop! Watch out for the new move in Track 4 – the Sweep will knock your opponent out of the way and work your inner thighs at the same time. The class splits into two groups for some social interaction, fighting style, before you’re whisked away to Brazil. You will be practicing the art of defense and attack in authentic Capoeira to The Prodigy’s Warrior’s Dance. Now, what we’ve all been waiting for – eight minutes of Muay Thai! This track will transport you to a dark fight club in Thailand and push your heart rate to unknown heights. It would be a Miracle if you could do the last Power Training Track with the same energy you started with. Your speed and endurance are certainly tested in this track.

Body Combat 42 is here! WOW!!!!

dwayne1979 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:27:53 GMT

Hey guys and gals! Did BC42 at workshops last weekend and my god what a workout :) Muay Thai track goes for 8 minutes! Let me know what u thought of it :)

Sound FX returning?

goliath_2k — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:05:16 GMT

This message is mainly for instructors, as participants probably didn't know choreo yet. On release 42, track 4, there are sound effects for the "Sweep,,jab, cross" combo. They are not very loud, but you can hear them. Is this a test? Or not intentional?

They don't bother me if they don't include the old bells to tell where the changes happen.

Les Mills classes in Amsterdam?

francacumbo — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:25:10 GMT

Hi looking for a Les Mills class in Amsterdam. Preferably Body Combat but would be happy with any others.

Thanks.

Removing parts of choreography

RPMCt — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:18:28 GMT

I'm new to posting on the forum and thought I would start with a question to Combat instructors:

Is it OK for instructors to modify the choreo AND music i.e. somehow edit the the music so that there are no breaks or bits are omitted? I was visiting a club recently, whilst working away from home, and noticed some parts of tracks were missing along with the moves/breaks that went with the music. I thought it was just my memory, but doing the class back home and then revisiting the gym I realised the music had been adapted. I don't think from reading threads that there is more than one version of the music. What is your opinion?

Trying to stay with the fight....

aramisa — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:58:14 GMT

What do you guys do when you feel you've lost motivation to train or teach?!? Could certainly do with some inspiration right now :-/

THANK YOU :-)

keeping the beat

travislchristensen — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:51:41 GMT

I just passed intial training and I'm learning my first release. I'm having a hard time keeping the beat. Do you have any tips for staying on beat. Thanks.

Lower Impact option for R41's Knee Hop/Jump Kick

raleighrobb — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:12:09 GMT

Hey gang! Is there an approved lower impact option to replace the hop into the Jump Kick in release 41, track 4? I trained on 40, so I don't have the library of previous releases to pour through. I have a member in my class who has knee issues and loves the class! She's been doing the step kick option during Track 4 in 40. I'm not looking to rewrite choreo here but am hoping that some of you veterans know of an approved option that I can offer for her! Thanks!

Sweat

delphene — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:23:59 GMT

Hello.

I'm seeking your recommendations for any clothing that will keep me somewhat dryer during classes. At the moment I'm wearing Nike Dri Fit "dry fit technology" tanks/shorts/leggings which is meant to wick away the sweat, however, I'm still just as drenched at the end of the class if I was wearing normal tank tops/shorts/leggings.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Shin Splints! OUCH

GabrielG — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:38:00 GMT

I'v been doing martial arts for 10yrs, and i just now got introduced to Body Combat through the YMCA in Texas, USA. I love it!!! I just ifnished my initial training, i wanted to die... 3500 calories burned on the second day.

Anyway, i'm developing shin splints, where your muscle fibers are ripping away from the bone, literally, it hurts as bad as it sounds sometimes. Its common for avid runners to get this... What can i do to fix it, heal it, strengthen it and prevent it from happening.

New to Combat

mde60319 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:17:44 GMT

I did my second combat class yesterday, and almost all of my muscles are aching so much that it hurts to move. I had the same thing when I first started bodypump a few months ago, and was just wondering if anyone else is the same? Im sure as my body gets used to it I will ache less. I realy enjoy doing combat, but can't do it as much as I'd like to, cuz I have to rest for a couple of days after each class. Can anyone give me an idea of how long it will take me to get used to it?

Question for Sen Sei Dan and Sen Sei Rach

llandini — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:25:15 GMT

Hi:

If you wish to give the most "demanding, strong and challenger" mix, using all Body Combat mixes, which tracks would you use?

Could we have "Dan Selection" and " Rach Selection"?

Regards!

Rach and Dan, the Movie

Debstar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:33:27 GMT

Wouldn't it be great for the King and Queen of Combat to release a combat movie featuring all their marital art moves on vilians, the bad and down right ugly dirt-bags. A mixture of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and a little of Mortal Combat throwen in. Now that I would buy to see. YES or NO?

Has anyone had these types of injuries and been able to go back to instructing??

RachelM — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:45:12 GMT

About 5 months ago I started getting pain in my hip, as most of us do I ignored it and ignored it...went to physio and took painkillers to push out the pain and keep teaching. About two months ago it got really bad and I finally found a Doc who was actually interested in finding out what the problem was and not just taking my money to give me a bit of a massage.

I had an ultra sound and a CT and that showed nothing, so 4 weeks ago I had an MRI. Turns out I have a stress fracture in my Femur, a Labral tear and assoc Bursitis :( Not the news I was expecting. I'd been resting the week before the MRI and the week after till I could get back into my Doc. He then told me to rest for the next four weeks and we would re-look at things.

so i'm now into week 4 of no exercise and i'm climbing the walls, i'm cranky, i'm irritable and i'm fat (ok, I know i'm not fat but I feel bleugh). I can't wait to get back into it. And the hardest thing is the food! It's so hard to cut back on my food, i'm used to eating a heap and obviously I can't justify that when i'm sitting on my ***! It's reafirmed for me that I exercise to eat lol!

So, has anyone had similar injuries and gone back to being an effective instructor? I'm so worried this will plague me forever...I don't know what i'd do if I couldn't teach, I love it so much.

TIA guys :)

How hard would it be to do the training and taping of BodyCombat and RPM at the same time?

brettdavis4 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:09:38 GMT

There is Combat and RPM training in December and I half tempted to do them both. The plus side is the people that I recruit to tape for one class could be used in the other class and I would get myself in really good shape doing both. The flip side is it would be a lot of work and I might regret it later.

Instructor training booked! anyone else coming??

qual — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:17:13 GMT

Hey all,

Names Adam

age 36 (yup i know im old!)

Just booked the london combat course on 30/10/09 , anyone else going to be there.

Looking for ideas on where to stay that isnt silly money, its the BANKSIDE HEALTH CLUB

that im off to so if anyones been and can recommend somewhere that would be great!

Not sure what i let myself infor, not done anything like this before, been doing combat about 1 year, and decided to go for the instructor course, got the backing of the lesiure centre and all the people in the class, but still terrified !

Adam

What's the deal with the annoying bell sounds on some older Combat songs?

jdownesbaird — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:24:48 GMT

I have been instructing Combat for about a year, and finally got my hands on some of the older mp3s and choreography notes from another instructor. However, SOME of the tracks have ridiculous, unnecessary bell sounds to remind us when the choreography changes (actually quite distracting). Why do some releases (like ALL of my copy of Combat 26) have the bell sounds, while others don't (my copy of 25, for example)? I also just had an instructor send me track 8 from 34 and it has the stupid bell sounds. I'm looking for a clean (no bells!) version of Believe in Me and Save Your Life, but haven't had any luck. Do they exist? What's up with bells in Combat?

Music

combat1016 — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:47:46 GMT

Why must LM use the same song in different programs that are released at the same time? There are millions of songs.

Song Lyrics

gaylemcardinal — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:47:55 GMT

Hi I've been trying to locate the site that has the lyrics to all the LesMills songs & releases. Does anyone know the link? Thanks. Gayle

Body Combat outside on the street?

Nick_in_NZ — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:31:12 GMT

Our BRAND NEW gym has been open for almost a month and this saturday 31st October they are having a massive street party to celebrate - and they are closing down part of the street. check out lesmills.co.nz/203cashel for details...

A popular radio station will be there, plus they are giving away Nike prizes and gym memberships... it sounds like it is going to be a fantastic day and the weather forecast looks good!

As part of the 'street party' they are having 2 classes outside (on the street). Body Combat at 10am and Body Attack at 2pm

My question is - has anyone done Body Combat outside like this before? - what are the risks?

a couple of people have expressed concern about doing combat 'on the street' but I can't wait!!

tuck skip?

mlynn — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:37:51 GMT

Hi! A question for instructors, please. I'm learning 29/track 5 to team teach with a friend so I have the notes and music...no dvd with me. There's a move called a "tuck skip"...done after a single body rip and before an 8-count skip...what is a tuck skip? Thanks!

Will I lose weight if I did 2 hours a day of BC?

Rockahina — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:23:31 GMT

Hi Guys,

I'm a 25 year old female, I am 165 cm tall and i weigh 70 kg; I've been struggling with weight since my childhood, I've never been "slim" . the worst is my belly, thighs and hips. I occasionally tried to excercise and/ or diet but lost motivation when I didn't see immediate results.

6 months ago I started to do TaeBo three times a week, it made me feel better but I didn't lose weight, I stopped doing TaeBo when I "discovered" Body Combat. I fell in love with BC, I do it because I like it and not because I have to and went straight to an hour daily (instead on 3/ week).

I want so desperately to lose weight, I am considering two hours a day instead of just one but will it work? And I sometimes feel a pain in my knees and elbows after the workout so I am not sure adding an hour daily is the right thing to do. I want to be slim for once in my life; I am 25 and will never be 25 again...

I know that the key words are "eat healthy and exercise" but define healthy?! and exercise can range from Yoga to BC (or is there more? I kindda need someone to tell me if you eat this much a day and do that much exercise a day you will lose x kg in say 6 months!

ANY help you provide would be highly appreciated.

Thanks,

The fat lady

P.S. I’m an Engineer and my job requires that I sit on my b*** from 8 to 16 then I have to study (sitting on the same b*** ) for another 2 or 3 hours daily, what I mean is I’m not a very active person and I can’t do anything to change that fact! (it is my job, my career).

And I apologize for any grammatical mistakes; English is not my native language.

How many weeks b4 deadline should I mail my dvd off in?

JLambert — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:11:53 GMT

I've found out today that I have "turf toe". I was planning on taping last Friday (that would have been 8 weeks since finishing training), but couldn't because of my injury. Now i'm wondering if I should file for an extension. The orthopedic surgeon that I saw today said to stay off of it for 6-8 weeks or it won't heal properly and I could have chronic conditions. Ugh!