Classes

Levels 1-4

A ninja warrior is an athlete who is prepared to bravely face the obstacles that life puts in their path; will not let failure get in the way of their goals and will always encourage and support others.

Level 1: Introduction to Ninja (Beginner Ninja)

This is where students start when they have no experience in ninja.

Areas of Focus/Skills:

• Proper fall technique (crossed arms, tucked neck, and roll)

• Overcome fear of heights

• Understanding of “Start” and “Stop” Platforms

• Basic swinging from hanging objects (knowing how to pull with shoulders to generate momentum)

• Basic swing technique  (Kipping both forwards and side-to-side)

• Basic lache technique

• Foundational upper-body strength (ability to move upwards, e.g. devil bars)

• Basic hanging strength (from bars, rings and large holds)

• Basic lower body coordination (e.g. precision jumps, quad steps)

• Basic balancing skill (e.g. balance beam, balance bars)

Level 2: Introduction to Moderate Moves (Intermediate Level)

Students who have demonstrated basic ninja skills

Areas of Focus/Skills

• Proper fall technique from an obstacle (Focused on proper technique)

• Understanding of a “linked” obstacle (e.g. two obstacles that one doesn’t dismount from)

• Ability to hang from a variety of holds (sombrero, cannon ball, banana, cones)

• Ability to repeatedly throw small laches (stationary or trapeze)

• Endurace to complete longer obstacles

• Can hang with one arm and perform basic functions with other

• Ability to “read” an agility obstacle and understand what leg to start on.

• Can perform triple step on agility obstacles

• Consistently clear long balance lines

Level 2 Competition Clinic: Students (ages 7-9) who are dedicated to ninja and want to compete but are not ready for the big stage.

Level 3: Enhancing Fundamental Skills, Introduction to Advanced Moves

Students who have been training awhile

Students will be introduced to and spend more time practicing advanced obstacles

Areas of Focus/Skills

• Basic courses

• Constantly clearing basic obstacles

• In-depth learning of techniques for advanced obstacles

• Can hang with one arm and perform complex functions with other (pegboard)

• Ability to plant feet on traverse wall (no need for footholds)

• Can make basic dynamic maneuvers

• Basic understating of tech obstacles

• Can perform complex balance maneuvers (switch feet, ghost step, triple step)

• Can complete complex balance obstacles (balance tanks)

• Kipping, able to hop a ring or bar over a small bump

• Increase speed over basic obstacles

Level 3 Competition Clinic: Students (ages 10-13) who are dedicated to ninja and want to compete but are not ready for the big stage.

Level 4: Advanced students who want to be more competitive or prepare for Competition Team

Starting to focus on course runs as well as dedication to the sport of ninja.

• Can efficiently run moderate courses

• Consistently clears moderate obstacles

• Endurance: can make moderate dynamic maneuvers repeatedly without dismounting

• Decent understating of Tech Obstacles

• Work on more conditioning and drills to strengthen muscles.