Bokwa creates leaders not followers : Paul Mavi
Pune, 6th May 2016 : Fitness shouldn’t be like following something blindly or mimicking like monkey. Bokwa is unique as it creates leaders and not followers. This is how Paul Mavi, the inventor, defined the rapidly growing Bokwa.
Mavi, a native of South Africa, now based in United States is in the city of Pune in the context of Pune International Sports Expo. When asked how the term Bokwa was coined, he told, Bo is for boxing and Kwa is for African Dance style Kwaito.
Mavi is very expressive and forthright in his presentation. At the outset he shared the story about the invention of Bokwa. When I came to US, I inquired in the gym about African Dance classes in the gym. When owner said a blunt No, I was disappointed. As the time went, I decided to start something which will bring people together and make them participate in same movement. I wanted loud music. If you want to escape the burden of workload during the weekend, you must have loud option.
Mavi also told that Bokwa was invented before Zumba. He didn’t mince the words and told that Fitness Dance should not be like choreography. Neither it should make someone follow the motions blindly. The instructor shakes the hip and so do others. He bombards the questions like What’s the fun? Do we want followers or leaders?
Mavi then highlighted the nature of Bokwa, saying it is unique in the sense as it is based on letters and numbers. It is universal as the letters and numbers are same all over the world.
Mavi has no doubts about Bokwa appealing Indians. He opined that as Indians are increasingly becoming aware of healthy lifestyle, Bokwa is bound to attract them.
Mavi doesn’t believe in treadmill exercise. You buy treadmill, but then it is sent to garage very soon. This type of fitness is boring. On the contrary Bokwa will help you relax and chill, says Mavi.
Mavi has inculcated Indian element in Bokwa. Namaskar is one of the action incorporated in the digit one.
Day 3 – Saturday, May 7th
Fitness Expert Session hosted by
Spokes person– national-international level fitness experts.
Timing – 11.00 am to 12.00 noon
Felicitation of parents and mentors of Sportspersons
Chief Guest – Devendra Fadnavis, CM, Maharashtra
Parents of sportspersons to be felicitated – Yuvraj Singh’s Mother, Dhanraj Pilley’s Mother, Sania Mirza’s Mother, Zaheer Khan’s Father, Sunil Chhetri’s Father, Prarthana Thombre’s Mother,
Timing –2.00 pm to 3.00 pm
Sports Apparel Fashion Show hosted by – renowned choreographer Satyajit Joglekar. international acclaimed model will be participating.
show stopper – inter nation gold medal winner paraplegic basketball players of Indian army
Timing –7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
