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I survived my bokwa class - just.

I have done Zumba before but because of the twisting and turning it hurt my knees too much. But I enjoyed it so when my friend suggested bokwa I thought I'd give it a go.

With the Zumba you do an aerobic/dance to one track, the track stops, you grab a drink and do the next one.

With bokwa it is much more aerobic than dance. The track (and you) started at 7.30 and the track (and you) stop at 8.30!!!!!!

But I managed and pretty much kept up. I think Ill ache tomorrow.

But I really enjoyed it and will definitely be going back next week.

Oh I'd love that!

It was great fun.

The steps are all centered around the shape of letters - for an L you step to the side then forward; for a U you do a u shape, etc.

It's very repetitive so you pick it up pretty quickly.

I was surprised that I kept up so well as I thought I was pretty unfit. My friend I went with (Mrs Stalker) struggled - I hope she carries on going as I know that going with someone else will give me the incentive to get off my bum at 7pm on a Monday.

If you like it Debih you'll stick at it and once you start seeing results you'll be glad you did.

It's sometimes just the thought of making the effort..but it's definitely worth it.

I wish I could come as it does sound good.

That sounds good Deb, well done

Well done you xx

Sounds like it would burn a lot of calories Excellent

one of my friends from school does BOKWA and has become a teacher and raves about it, it sounds fab! I think there is a class near here but in the morning when Im at work so can't go would love to try it!

xx

Oh it's an acronym then BOKWA? Do you know what it stands for Poll, as it has my curiosity going

Kaz wrote:Oh it's an acronym then BOKWA? Do you know what it stands for Poll, as it has my curiosity going

I looked it up Kaz as it sounds great.


BOKWA, is a trademarked name and workout that is derived from a combination of two words. "BO" represents the light boxing and "KWA" representing the cultural and traditional dance Kwaito, hence, BOKWA is born.

It is an intense cardiovascular workout combined with South African war dance, Capoeira, Kickboxing and Steps. It has been proven to burn a great amount of calories making it easier for weight loss goals. Through the use of fast paced extreme movement, a fun, challenging, and energizing total body workout was created.

BOKWA is a very unique dance fitness program due to the use of letters and numbers as placement combined with use of hand signals and American Sign Language. It is refreshing and builds strength and endurance driven by the pulsating rhythmic beats of African, Latin, Popular dance and House music. Bokwa is an innovative dance fitness program that is an abundance of fun and does NOT feel like a workout!!!!