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It is no accident that you are at this particular website on this particular day. You have decided to break free from the hum-drum and monotony of your current existence and continue your quest for … FUN! It won't be long before fitness/wellness/fun are not only synonymous, but viral, as well. We are symptomatic of that virus. We are the ones we've been waiting for. |
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the overview
kinda irregular...
My mom called me that once. I kinda liked it. It stuck. So, you wind up surrrounding yourself with like-minded people and before you know it, you've got a crew of completely amazing, interesting, talented and wonderful "irregular" folks. I kinda like that! I'm guessing you will, too!
RPG = rhythmBox’n™ party guide
- Rafiki Ali is the founder of the 4LIFE Klub, a members-only wellness facility as well as the creator of rhythmBox’n™, a total body training which incorporates boxing and kickboxing using a standing punching bag.
- He currently holds the World Record for the longest continuous punching and kicking on a punching bag.
- Rafiki is a 20+ year practitioner of Hap Ki Do as well as a former member of the United States Marine Corps.
- Rafiki uses his martial arts and military training to drive his students to excel in fitness through fun.
- He is a motivational speaker on a wide range of topics from health and wellness to computers and technology.
- A self-professed “citizen of the universe”, Rafiki has traveled extensively Living In Full Enjoyment (LIFE). His hobbies include parkour, mixed martial arts, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, travel, outdoor activities, computer graphic & web designing (he confesses to doing this one), reading, extreme sports and much, much more.
“Much of what i am and what i know is testament to an affliction of purpose. In that, my spiritual inclination has always been to have abundant LIFE (Living In Full Enjoyment) on purpose in contrast to leading a purposeful life or purposeful living. Through the doors of philosophy, psychology, sociology, existentialism, theology, anthropology, cosmogony, cosmology, religiosity, physics, metaphysics, quantum physics and religion, i have traveled, spending time and blossoming as the lotus flower: from murky depths, being opened to an original thought or…the renewing of the mind.”
lil fyah -
To look at her, you see a sorta short, wild-haired chick that does not look anywhere near her age (if i tell you you owe me a honey-vanilla chai). You see her petite frame and think to yourself, “She couldn’t possibly have ever weighed over 200 pounds. NO WAY!” You observe her quiet demeanor as she methodically goes about her tasks and wonder if she is a docile person. Well, don’t let the smooth taste fool ya! She often remarks to naysayers that big things always come in small packages. Nia is definitely a force to be reckoned with. She is always up for a new challenge and pretty fearless in the face of it. Not one to easily back down from an obstacle, Nia has a persistent drive to excel. When you sit back and watch her work, you will quickly discover her fierce determination to prove that you can never really judge a book by its cover.
Kewl Kat -
Watching Josh do anything is bound to tire you out. We
wonder where he gets all that energy from. It can only come from one thing - doing what he loves. Josh, sometimes called RedBull™, is a true craftsman in his work. He’s this hip-hop lovin’, fitness crazy, fun-havin’ dude with an endless supply of smiles and style. After spending just a few minutes in Josh’s presence, you won’t be able to help but like him as much as the crew does. He’s just that type of guy!
On top of everything else, he's a real talented Kat! He's got a thang for music ... it runs in the family. He's produced some of the hot tracks that you'll hear in any number of our rhythmBox’n™ parties. But, hey, don't just take our word for it .. check him out over at the spot where Kewl Kats do their thang.
Dubbed “The Teddy Bear” by the 4LIFE crew, Wyatt is the personification of a go-get-it attitude. He is a quiet and reserved giant with the heart of a lion. His passion for all his undertakings, be it music, cars, technology, extreme sport, et al., Wyatt is sure to win you over with his gentle nature and caring spirit.
Don't be too thrown off when you see him move whisper quiet, with heavy hands ... that's not just for a big guy - that's any guy. He's nimble and in control. He provides excellent contrast and helps us aim higher. (he's standing over my shoulder and i really don't have a choice but to do what he demands.)
what would we do without fun? ...
probably wind up with a P.h. D., that's a Professional "hater's" Degree. That's what people usually get when they've got too much time or misery on their hands. And have you noticed, that those people usually have a pretty good helpin' of both of those ... time and misery? Two thumbs down for their willingness to share. Come on, join the fun. Make that your major course of study for LIFE and then pass it around.
What to expect:
You can always expect to have a completely fantabulous time at every rhythmBox’n™ klass/party. It’s FUN and electrifying and the greatest fitness party you will ever attend. Before you know it, 45 minutes (give yourself an hour) will have elapsed and you will say to yourself, Aw Man! That was a blast! I cannot wait for the next klass/party!
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First Party: things seem a bit slower than expected. energy is high. music is good. getting comfortable with language, the breath, technique and flo. it looked fun ... hmmm?
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Second Party: still getting comfortable with gloves/wraps and general concept of hitting. energy borders on intense. music tempo is moderate and thumpin'. looking forward to the wind-down of the party where i "flo."
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Third Party: yep, i'm officially sore. can't wait to get started. i've got this thing now. challenged by the pace, perfecting of technique and variety of exercise. sweating like a stuck pig. am i dead? whew, when's the next "klass." this stuff is FUN!
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Fourth Party: get outta my way and let me flo! i'm keeping up pretty well. able to anticip8 what's coming ... ooops, he slipped one in on me. more new stuff. loving the challenge. the energy is wicked in here. i'm relaxed, but focused. look at that new guy, he'll get the hang of it in a minute.
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It's official. I'm a rhythmBox’n™ party chick!!
What to bring:
You will need 3 very basic and minimal pieces of equipment for rhythmBox’n™.
- A smile
- A willingness to have FUN
- Leather bag gloves or hand wraps.
That’s it! (we're just kinda assuming you're coming with your clothes on).
Where to buy:
Well, the smile, you received that as a gift, way back when you were conceived. You got the willingness to have FUN around the time when you figured out that doing new and exciting things was far more rewarding than sitting around staring out of the window. And, the gloves and/or wraps you can get from us: $40 for the gloves or $15 for the wraps. Oh, yeah ... the party ... cover charge: $10 at the door (less with a membership) byob (water, of course).
how the journey begins...
is surely, how the journey is most likely to end... with a step! Yeah, i thought that one up all by myself.
Leaving from your door each day you set out to, ultimately, arrive home in the evening or morning from a day’s labor, errands, visits or the like. The unveiling of the “stuff in the middle” is neither assured nor inevitable. The details that spring upon you as the day unfolds, gives rise to anxiety, anger, frustration, fear, laughter, joy, hope, satisfaction and dissatisfaction or any combination of a broad range of emotional possibilities. At the end, you are home, as you had planned.
Upon reflection, you assess the day’s unfurling as worthwhile … at least enough to do it again the next day. The happenings of LIFE occur in between the known variables of origin and destination. Yet, so much attention of our society is focused on the evaluation of LIFE based on the perceived proximity to a destination. Through that logic, leaving from your origin (and ultimate destination, in this case) should probably be considered ill-advised, as your proximity to your destination increases, putting you further from your goal… home.
Having stumbled upon this self-inflicted lunacy, I began to be intentionally irreverent and disrespectful with myself in private conversation with … of course, myself. Some time ago a politico coined a term; “It’s the economy stupid,” in addressing what is and should be the obvious and main talking point concern of that campaign. So, one morning as I meandered through yet another waking routine, I shocked myself into a state of “presence in the moment” by declaring “It’s the journey, stoopid!” Keep on Steppin'. That's our treatise on fitness! Whaddya think?
The Breath – At the time we took our first breath outside the womb, we breathed correctly. Somewhere along life’s path, that lesson became fuzzy and most of us forgot what we had intrinsically learned. rhythmBox’n™ will re-teach you that lesson.
The Technique – You will learn proper fighting stances, techniques: cross, jab, variety of kicks and movements to minimize injury and enhance your ability to impress that cute chick that eyeballs you from across the classroom or that hot guy that is obviously so smitten by your beauty that he never realizes that he is staring… poor sap.
The Rhythm – Well, we can’t really teach you our rhythm. That’s not your thing! We can teach you where to find your own and what to do with it once you have it. It’s not as hard as you might think. You are the rhythm that you seek.
The Flo – Flo is rhythmBox’n™-speak for freedom. We liken the flo to that release from inhibitions that you get after your third drink; the time and place when you are not concerned that you are dancing on a table top doing the Robot or the Running Man. Nothing else matters. You are in the zone; in the moment. Fun is your constant companion!
executing a plan can be tough ...
that's what schedules represent to us ... a forced rate of execution of a plan. You know, a deadline, timetable, never really good stuff at the end of the word schedule. Until NOW. If we're there and you show up ... you're on schedule.
TBA
M-F 6 am :: 2007 Brownfield Road, Urbana, IL 217.954.0765
TBA
usually ...
we really intend to put some contact stuff here. It's our great fear of being spammed that delays us ... okay, real-talk ... just didn't want to wait to release the site one more day that it would take for my 5 year old daughter to design/code and upload the form that's suppose to be here. Hope this suffices: fun(at)rhythmboxn(dot)com.
Download PDF file here.
People just like YOU!
It’s become a wonderful stress relief for me…and I love it!
Lots of fun and feeling great! The class not only provides physical work, but it nourishes friendships and comradeship. The music is wonderful, in very good hip taste. Rafiki has a graceful style and always has a highly poetic philosophical and spiritual message or "saying", at least that is my perception and I feel inspired by his words. He is very passionate for what he teaches and is a strong role model. It's just great to be in his class. I look forward to be[ing] there every Wednesday. Thank You!
I love this class. It is a great release of stress and you get fit too. I have a new confidence.
Awesome class!
He’s the man. You keep the class fun for the whole time, while you are teaching us the proper techniques to each and every move. I never know what to expect.
It was a blast tonight! We love you and your class.
at home klasses/parties coming soon!
enjoy live klasses/parties in the convenience of your own or a neighbors home. you'll be able to catch us live on your TV.