Rave I'm addicted to Exerbeat Karate

Sue B · 07-23-11, 02:45 PM

And I don't even LIKE boxing or kickboxing workouts! I played it for a whole hour today and about 20 minutes yesterday, and my arms feel ready to fall off, but I just couldn't stop.

I have no idea how authentic the karate moves are, but it's so much more fun than boxing - more like a fusion of fighting and dancing. What a great game, for a great price!

And thanks to the person who posted the hint about hitting the + to skip the "chatting" after each segment.

Fitmama · 07-23-11, 05:59 PM

Sounds great I will have to check this out!

lreidgreen · 07-23-11, 07:47 PM

Is this a Wii game?

Leslie

Missiscipi · 07-23-11, 07:49 PM

yep for the wii http://www.amazon.com/ExerBeat-Ninte...1468494&sr=8-1
I added it to my wishlist on Amazon! looks good!

carres1973 · 07-23-11, 08:02 PM

I like that one too Sue! I actually like it better than the dance routines in that game.

Carrie

Loretta S. · 07-24-11, 12:17 PM

If SueB likes it, I'm sold.

Cassy · 07-24-11, 12:23 PM

This looks fun. I actually started doing kickbox moves when I do Walk it out. So this looks perfect for me. I took karate for 3 years so I bet I would like the karate one. OK added to my amazon order!

Sue B · 07-24-11, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carres1973

I like that one too Sue! I actually like it better than the dance routines in that game.

Carrie

Same here! I was also expecting to do the dancing segments more than anything else, but it's hard to tear myself away from the virtual dojo. I even prefer Exerbeat's boxing to the dancing.

One problem with the dancing, like a lot of people noted, is that it can be hard to get the controllers to respond. I think you're supposed to do extra-large ROM moves with a little "snap" at the end, but even then, I keep missing. But my kids like the dancing, so I sometimes samba with them for a minute or two as a finisher.

LynnO · 07-24-11, 09:14 PM

I agree that the dojo is the best part of the workout. I think the yoga is good too, but has an odd mix of easy and really hard moves (reverse triangle and warrior 3).

I really liked the karate too. Very fun.

I usually wear wrist weights with this game (very light 1 - 2 lbs). I'd prefer to hold weights to up the intensity but doesn't work with the controllers.

This game is great because you use your arms a lot more than most games. However, recording movements is hit or miss. And oddly a lot of miss in the easier segments. That is one of the MAJOR flaws, the other is that the arrows are often the same color as the background- obviously designed by teams that didn't communicate.

One plus is that it has enough gaming challenges built in to keep you coming back- getting gold medals mostly for me.

Sigh- this coulda been a contender!!!!!! I think many people will find it just too frustrating and disjointed.

Nairobinicole · 07-25-11, 03:43 PM

Is this for one or two players? Also do you need the balance board? I looked at the description on Amazon and couldn't figure it out. I didn't know if you needed two controllers per person or what. This looks like a good way to have my girls get rid of some of their energy since it is so hot outside we haven't been going out to play as much.

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07-23-11, 02:45 PM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	I'm addicted to Exerbeat Karate And I don't even LIKE boxing or kickboxing workouts! I played it for a whole hour today and about 20 minutes yesterday, and my arms feel ready to fall off, but I just couldn't stop. I have no idea how authentic the karate moves are, but it's so much more fun than boxing - more like a fusion of fighting and dancing. What a great game, for a great price! And thanks to the person who posted the hint about hitting the + to skip the "chatting" after each segment. __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

07-23-11, 05:59 PM
Fitmama Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida	Sounds great I will have to check this out! __________________ Tracy Live Kidney Donor April 2014 - Donate and save a life!

07-23-11, 07:47 PM
lreidgreen VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey	Is this a Wii game? Leslie

07-23-11, 07:49 PM
Missiscipi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX	yep for the wii http://www.amazon.com/ExerBeat-Ninte...1468494&sr=8-1 I added it to my wishlist on Amazon! looks good!

07-23-11, 08:02 PM
carres1973 Join Date: Nov 2008	I like that one too Sue! I actually like it better than the dance routines in that game. Carrie

07-24-11, 12:17 PM
Loretta S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	If SueB likes it, I'm sold. __________________ Loretta "The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing, would suffice to solve most of the world's problems."- Gandhi

07-24-11, 12:23 PM
Cassy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego	This looks fun. I actually started doing kickbox moves when I do Walk it out. So this looks perfect for me. I took karate for 3 years so I bet I would like the karate one. OK added to my amazon order!

07-24-11, 09:14 PM
LynnO VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I agree that the dojo is the best part of the workout. I think the yoga is good too, but has an odd mix of easy and really hard moves (reverse triangle and warrior 3). I really liked the karate too. Very fun. I usually wear wrist weights with this game (very light 1 - 2 lbs). I'd prefer to hold weights to up the intensity but doesn't work with the controllers. This game is great because you use your arms a lot more than most games. However, recording movements is hit or miss. And oddly a lot of miss in the easier segments. That is one of the MAJOR flaws, the other is that the arrows are often the same color as the background- obviously designed by teams that didn't communicate. One plus is that it has enough gaming challenges built in to keep you coming back- getting gold medals mostly for me. Sigh- this coulda been a contender!!!!!! I think many people will find it just too frustrating and disjointed.

07-25-11, 03:43 PM
Nairobinicole Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL	Is this for one or two players? Also do you need the balance board? I looked at the description on Amazon and couldn't figure it out. I didn't know if you needed two controllers per person or what. This looks like a good way to have my girls get rid of some of their energy since it is so hot outside we haven't been going out to play as much.