Billy Blanks Jr. since childhood was raised in an entertainment and fitness environment. Billy Jr. often led and taught fitness classes on behalf of his father as early as the age of 10 and developed the structure and training necessary to become a fitness trainer.

From youth he gained much exposure and experience in the world of dance and entertainment.  Paula Abdul has been Billy’s mentor and friend since he was in grade school.  Billy soon gained experience by choreographing school musical productions and creating after school dance groups to give youth a positive outlet instead of being out on the streets.

As Billy’s experience and notoriety grew, he earned roles as a dancer in music videos by Madonna, Crystal Method, Quincy Jones, Babyface, and Paula Abdul.  His credits also include TV appearances on the shows American Dreams, The Practice, Sister Sister, and The Tonight Show.

Billy starred as “Tyrone Jackson” in the touring company of the Broadway musical Fame and toured throughout Europe and U.S.  He was offered the same role in the show’s return to Broadway, but Billy chose to focus on directing and choreography.  Billy has directed and choreographed the annual WeSparkle celebrity concert for the WeSpark Cancer Support Center.  Featured performers included Tom Hanks, Jason Alexander, Brian Cranston, Joey Lawrence, Britney Spears, Michael Chiklis, Hal Sparks, the cast of Will & Grace, and a total of 45 premier celebrities.  After originally being hired as the choreographer, Billy was promoted the next year to be both director and choreographer because of his skill in motivating and teaching the celebrities to sing and dance.

With Sharon’s and Billy’s long history of singing and dancing, and Billy’s knowledge of fitness, it was only natural the two worlds should combine.  They saw a need for a fitness program that is fun and included all.  The philosophy of dancing to create an aesthetic and athletic physique, diaphragmatic breathing and singing to enhance the cardio aerobic work-out is a unique system that combines many exercise practices – and is entertaining and motivating.  Thus Cardioke™ was born and the media is captivated.  A national appearance on “ELLEN” created a sensation, and people around the U.S. and the world are actively seeking out Cardioke™. The anticipated US release of the Cardioke DVD’s is finally here! ORDER NOW.