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Billy Blanks' Wife Kickboxes Him to the Curb

Gayle Blanks has filed for legal separation from her husband, Tae Bo creator Billy Blanks. The reason for the separation? Tae Bo is no longer relevant ... just kidding, it's "irreconcilable differences."
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The fit couple, who have been married since 1974, met in a karate class. They have two kids -- one of whom, Billy Jr., tried to invent something called "Cardioke."



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61. #58 and #59 and the rest of you who are taken the time to unpleasantly comment about Billy’s behavior. I might not know what is going on exactly with Billy as some of you say. But if you are taken the time to write in this blog you should take the time to give out dates, times and facts and sign your name at the bottom of your comments and take him to court for sexual harassment. The is what mature people do if they were accsuing soeone. Act maturely. Like the law say, everyone is innocent until proven guilty.

I most tell that you are not helping anybody by writing here with so much anger and hate what you are doing is showing that you are envy and wants a piece of him and you are hungry for attention. If I was Billy I will take you all to court for slander who are damaging his reputation. Again, if you have something to say against Billy tell take him to the proper authority and GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!
Rg

Posted at 10:36AM on Jun 2nd 2008 by Rg

62. I wanted to give you an example so I think this one is the most appropiate one. Let's assume your mom and dad are having marital problems and there are news that your dad is cheating on your mom. Would you go and set up a blog online to discret your dad because of your anger?. Perhaps if it was your mom cheating, would you do the same?. Some of you freaks will say yes. But others will not because of respect to your parents. I don't see if you have any respect for anyone here. But the point of this little example is that those matter are private matters. Again if you have something to say go to a court and make a difference. Here you are all full of bull. Talking and talking and don't even show your face.

For those of you who tell me that I don't know Billy, I don't have to know him like you think I should to understand that you are all poor creature of this world who need more than what live is giving you. You all will be judge and this type of matters are best left to God and he will decide what to do. And if you don't believe in God then let the court decide.

Have you done something good today? Perhaps is time.

Rg

Posted at 10:54AM on Jun 2nd 2008 by Rg

63. I've decided to take a step back from this and try and see things from a different perspective. I've never been to LA and worked out with Billy, only through his videos and dvds. I absolutely love the TB workout and will never quit doing TB. Whatever has happened with the Blanks family, it really is none of my business. For those that have written about how Billy took advantage of you...if that happened, I am so sorry to hear that. I would have never thought it were possible if not for so many folks coming foward. I don't wish anything bad for Billy and if he did folks wrong, he'll have to answer.

The entire Blanks family has my prayers and I pray this comes to a close as soon as possible. I still think Billy is an awesome teacher and appreciate how he's helped me become the person I am today.

Posted at 4:35PM on Jun 2nd 2008 by Looking from a different point of view

64. #63 I am with you. Billy helped me become the person I am today but he also had a very confusing behaviour, not very christian... I do know both sides of Billy. I was very desappointed. I do unterstand people's reaction as #57, 61, 62... I would have reacted the same way before Billy showed a different side of him. Even if he broke my heart, I won't never deny the fact that Billy is an awesome teacher,one of the best I have never met. I miss his class, his teaching... I just don't trust him. His words of motivation, inspiration are great but I just can't hear him speaking anymore.... It doesn't sound real His words have been the same for years..
I am very sad. I wish I had never seen Billy acting the way people are describing him in the comments above...

Posted at 6:44PM on Jun 2nd 2008 by It\\\'s sad

65. Hey Rg! Are you talking to yourself when you say GET A LIFE!!! Wow You've been ridiculous.

Posted at 2:27PM on Jun 3rd 2008 by Hey Rg

66. Defenders of Billy! (Rg) Start READING other people comments (#46,47,48,52 .....58, 59) instead of making assumptions !of what it's said! Don't you read that those people tell a part of their life . I don't see any anger or hate in their comments. Billy's affairs are exposed in this site. So are people who had a personal experience with him. Rg, your comments presents absolutely no facts. Speaking yourself of reliability and generalization, read your own comments!

Posted at 12:31PM on Jun 4th 2008 by mt

67. On the contrary... I think there's a good bit of bitterness, envy and ego writing going on here... and it's not Billy Blanks' Anyone who would write that they contributed to Billy's success by appearing in his first set of videos is reaching pretty far. Last I checked... although I admit it's been a few years... Billy Blanks created Tae-Bo, trademarked it, taught it, taught his instructors how to teach it... and worked his tail off to sell it. I believe it's fair to say that Billy Blanks and the companies that have created and marketed the product over the years are responsible for its success. Further, I would find it comical... if it wasn't so malicious... that anyone would say that Billy "laid pipe" while traveling the U.S. and Europe. I was there... during that time it was my job to be there... and NEVER... NEVER once did I witness an inclination, let alone act of Billy being inappropriate to anyone. In my experience he was an honorable man during extraordinary times.

Posted at 12:39PM on Jun 5th 2008 by experience

68. RG, Experience and the rest of the Billy Groupies - I have known the Blanks family since 1990 when my son started taking Tae Kwon Do at Billy's studio upstairs and in the back on Ventura and Beverly Glen. I began taking Kaerobics shortly thereafter - that was what it was called before TaeBo. Billy had to change the name because a man back east had named it that first. When I first started taking Kaerobics, I too was enamored of Billy, and at that time he was already having an affair with a woman at the gym. Unfortunately, Gayle knew and it was a very difficult time for her. Since that time I personally saw Billy have affair after affair. So, RG, if you want dates and times, I know it began in the summer of 1990 and continued thereafter at regular intervals up until the present time. And remember something else RG, Billy can only sue someone for libel based on these blogs, slander is for the spoken word, these words are written. Additionally, Billy can only sue if the writings are false and Hon, I can guarantee you, these writings are true, true, true.

Posted at 2:01PM on Jun 5th 2008 by beenontheotherside

69. RG, Experience, et al. - There is not bitterness here, no need for attention, these are merely the facts as seen and experienced firsthand. They may be hard for you to get your minds around, but that is because you are still placing Billy on a pedastal. His ego is totally out-of-control, he thinks that God/Jesus is speaking through him - YIKES - and he stays that way because of people such as yourselves.

Posted at 2:05PM on Jun 5th 2008 by beenontheotherside

70. Hard to imagine how taking classes from Billy Blanks places anyone on the other side... and a groupie I have never been. That being said... my best wishes do go out to Billy, Gayle and their children during what I'm sure is a very difficult time. Again, in my experience during times of great demand and tribulation... Billy, Gayle and Shellie have always handled themselves with grace, dignity and compassion... I'm sure this time shall be no different.

Posted at 2:39PM on Jun 5th 2008 by experience

71. Experience - I guess because you allegedly had a job working with Billy that you know all. If you had been around and working with Billy or at Billy's, you would know how he intermingled the gym experience with his family's private life. You would also be aware of the fact that there were many involved in the development, trademarking and marketing of "TaeBo," not just Billy, Gayle and Shellie. You would also know how Billy took advantage of those who helped him and would then ultimately sue them in order to recoup any monies he might have paid them. For years my family was involved in representing Billy in the pursuit of his acting career, so please do not attempt to talk down to me - you have experienced far too little and know little of what you speak - but thanks for playing.

Posted at 3:01PM on Jun 5th 2008 by beenontheotherside

72. beenontheotherside so do you want a metal? But like I said before, why is this your business? You need some grown up to do.

Yes, Billy can sue anybody who said anything about him but do you have what it takes to write your name, so he can sue you ha ha. Imagine that! I believe that if you want to accuse Billy of anything you should have the guts to write your name if not you are a coward. I personally don't care who he sleept with but his family do and you are cruel to make them suffer with your comments.

According to Wikepedia:

In law, defamation (also called vilification, slander, and libel) is the communication of a statement that makes a false claim, expressively stated or implied to be factual, that may give an individual, business, product, group, government or nation a negative image. Slander refers to a malicious, false, and defamatory statement or report, while libel refers to any other form of communication such as written words or images. Most jurisdictions allow legal actions, civil and/or criminal, to deter various kinds of defamation and retaliate against groundless criticism. Related to defamation is public disclosure of private facts which arises where one person reveals information which is not of public concern, and the release of which would offend a reasonable person....... look it up



Posted at 3:05PM on Jun 6th 2008 by Rg

73. RG BACK THE F... OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:04PM on Jun 6th 2008 by You RG

74. RG - Read you own entries - you stated that he should sue for SLANDER - that's the spoken word. The words you refer to are written, therefore he would sue for LIBEL - the written word. And as I stated before, he can sue if the words are untrue, and they are, in fact TRUE. Accordingly, if he sued anyone for libel he could then be sued for malicious prosecution. In the future I would suggest sparring with someone who isn't going to kick your uneducated ass. Also, try using a real dictionary instead of an on-line site that anyone can add a definition to.

Trust me, I've told Billy all of this to his face and I've also consoled his wife because of his classless behavior so get over your bad self.

If you knew anything about any of this, you would also know that Billy participated in all of this bad behaivor in front of his children. Keep on defending him, it merely shows you are a classless fool, too.

Posted at 5:18PM on Jun 6th 2008 by beenontheotherside

75. I am glad the Truth about Billy Blanks finally comes out. I wish one of my dear friend talked about what Billy did to her few years ago. No wonder if Shellie 's always been a control freak, following her daddy everywhere. Enough of Billy Blanks and his Bull S!

Posted at 7:50PM on Jun 6th 2008 by Enough of Billy Blanks

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