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Final Fu

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Ernie Reyes, Jr., Where to watch: MTV2)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    This one's a real kick; OK for tweens and up.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Martial arts is all about respect. Contestants, though fierce competitors, demonstrate this universal quality. Men and women both compete.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    The series revolves around martial arts. Weekly mat fights are refereed, with specific rules.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Some exclamations by contestants during or after fights.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Final Fu

Parents need to know that this martial arts competition series features mental and physical challenges and tournament-style mat fighting. Young viewers can observe talented young men and women show off their skills in a variety of disciplines, including tae kwon do, karate, and kung fu. While there's no full-contact fighting, contestants participate in a mat fight with specific rules set down by referee/host Ernie Reyes, Jr. This is a fine choice for tween martial arts hopefuls and up, but it is> a fierce competition, and parents need to know that contestants will do whatever they can to win.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the stamina, discipline, and endurance demonstrated by the contestants. Parents can help kids understand why concentration and mental skills (along with physical strength) are important parts of martial arts success. Families can also talk about the nature of fighting. What's the difference between fighting in a martial arts competition and fighting when you're angry or to get what you want? Is it ever OK to fight in the latter case? Families can also talk about the female contestants and how their skills compare to the males'.
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    MARTIAL ARTS WERE NEVER INTENDED TO BE A SPORT OR COMPETITION.

    I think the media in the last 15 years or so have promoted extreme fighting and competition that the public believes this to be the true essense of the martial arts! Tae kwon Do number one is not a Martial art - history shows on the record it was found as a the korean natioanl Sport in the 1950's. regardless, Martial arts were never intended to be a sport. When someone says martial arts automatically now they think of Tae Kwon do or extreme fighting.. WRONG!!!! That is called Martial Sport.. and it is 100% different then a Martial art! This is just another show on TV that plays with the current fad and false truths like the UFC.. Martial arts art about striving to become better, to be in competition with ones self, not others and inner enlightenment in addition to the realistci self defense. it have nothing to do with my style is better then your style. A true martialartist will now that all styles compliment one another and there is NO BEST STYLE! To try and prove my style is better then yours goes against the true essense and is rediculas. The public suffers as a result of these programs and the Tae Kwon Do false marketing in the USA saying it is a Martial art.. it should not be a big deal, just say this is Martial sports and enlighten the public and to the difference in martial art and martial sport! this is a disgrace. If you would like further comment, please see my website at www.genshinkidojo.com and view the facts on martial sports page.

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 0.0

    Boring!

    At first I thought this show was some sort of weird joke that MTV was making up. But, no. Final Fu is boring, stupid, and completely pointless. Don't waste your time on this snoozefest!!

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