61. 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

62. 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

63. #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

64. I know Billy Blanks for almost 8 years and he always have been a gentlemen with me and with people around me. I see Billy every year for boot camp and Billy is always the same person I met 8 years ago.

I do notice a lot of people who comes to the camp, new and old, who wants Billy’s attention anyway they can get it. I always observed a lot of ridiculous behaviors there from those people searching for appreciation. It is our human nature to be hungry for appreciation and perhaps Billy in the hurry of responsibilities and the pressure of getting things done he might it delay to appreciate them. Those people might it felt he has take them for granted. But again while they are thinking how they are going to get in his video o get a bit of attention from the “celebrity Billy” he has to keep it together no matter what. I haven’t seen him lost his temper but he can put you in your place if he needs to.

Human Behavior is defined as the manner in which people act in various situations, as well as how they respond to different incentive. Scientists and behaviorists are able to predict behavior through making observations, performing experiments and then drawing conclusions. I have been there and I have observed these people and I can tell you who likes Billy and who doesn’t. Then again why are those people who don’t like Billy are going back years after years. The quest is based on a false premise: if you tell me I am good and great often enough, I will be secure and I will love you and think you are the best. Even people who know nothing about formal logic can see that there is a problem with this proclamation.

It is not easy to have people always around you to want something from you. Ask anybody who has a successful business or have a lot of money and they will tell you.

FOR ALL YOU WHO ARE THINKING THE WORST OF BILLY
The first thing you should know ask yourself: who are you to judge? Analyzed your own mistake and observe yourself and remember that unjust criticism is often a distinguish compliment.

Please all of you keep in consideration the reliability and generalization and the comments of the people who are throwing the stones and whomever these people are.

Some of you mention about Billy not paying people to be in his video or to work for him. I know for a fact that from all over the world people are waiting for Billy to film his next video for them to volunteer for no monetary compensation . These volunteers want to develop and maintain their identity with Billy’s name. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates more than 60 million Americans volunteer each year. Why do we need to explain it? You should get the point by now.

Those of you who censor Billy because of his religious believes and the alleged infidelity blame let me tell you this: Who are you to comment? You wouldn’t like people invade your privacy. But I know that there are people out there who see more than what it is. Even if the charges were true. Why is the your business? The world is not perfect so why are you expecting people to be. I personally think the celebrities of all types should ask: God what am I, flypaper for freaks?

I hope I have inspired you to be a more positive reception person. I think you can now look back and say to your self : Hey -------------(your name goes here) Get a life! There are more to life than minding other peoples affairs. See the light at the end of the tunnel. Your light!. That is what counts and let Billy live his life.

Posted at 8:16AM on Jun 3rd 2008 by Rg

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