Interview with Billy Banks® regarding his March 16-17, 2024 visit

Interview with Billy Banks® regarding his March 16-17, 2024 visit

Melanie Smuck | Fitness Instructor

I am sitting here with Billy Blanks®, the creator of the revolutionary workout, Tae Bo® Fitness. Billy came to the Alpert JCC (AJCC) in March to run a Basic and Advanced Certification course, as well as teach two live classes for our members and the public.

Billy, I understand you’ve been running your certification courses online since the pandemic. Why was this certification camp at the J so special for you?

Running these certification courses at the AJCC was incredibly special for me; it was the first time since before the pandemic that I have been able to bring my Tae Bo® Nation instructors together in person here in the U.S. There is something so powerful about us all being in a room together, joining our energy, hearts, and passion for helping others.

In addition to this – being able to do this at the AJCC was especially powerful – we are experiencing a time in this world that is filled with discourse, and we were able to bring people together from all parts of the world with different backgrounds and beliefs because the AJCC is such an accepting environment. It was extraordinary to see such unity amidst the world’s trials.

What was the energy like? From the campers and from the students who came to take your class?

The energy was amazing! The J is anointed to help people live a better and stronger life; when you walk into the J you immediately feel the love in the building. When you feel that kind of love and acceptance, it empowers you to let your guard down and learn.

Why is Tae Bo® Fitness such a powerful tool in life?

To me, Tae Bo® is a powerful tool because it works on you from the inside out instead of the outside in. It taps into your mind and will first – and your physical body has no choice but to change and become more powerful along with your mind and will.

Who can take a Tae Bo® Fitness class?

Tae Bo® Fitness can be taken by anyone! I like to say from a grandmother to a toddler, anyone can do the workout. From someone working out for the first time, to an athlete, Tae Bo® can work for everyone. Start where you are, let Tae Bo® take you where you want to go.

Would you like to come back and visit AJCC again?

I would love to! I am very excited to come back and do this again next year – and I think it will be even bigger and better! I can’t wait!