WEEKLY CLASSES FOR EVERY AGE AND FITNESS LEVEL
NINJA U CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Our classes are different for each gym. Choose Cedar Falls or Ankeny below to view our class descriptions for each location!
“Why should my kid do ninja? There’s no college scholarship for it.”
We’ve never been directly asked that question, but we think it might be an unspoken thought. Or even….”Why should I make time for a class that essentially looks like they are playing the whole time?”
Here are 3 reasons why (there are many, many more):
1. SELF-CONFIDENCE
When a student finally conquers an obstacle they have been working towards for weeks or months, their confidence in themselves skyrockets! They realize that if they work hard at something, eventually it will get easier. That’s why our motto at Ninja U is “Hard Work Pays Off”.
2. WHOLE BODY STRENGTH & AWARENESS
Kids are being pushed at such a young age to pick one sport, play it till exhaustion, and often suffer burnout or worse yet, an overuse injury. Kids who ninja in addition to their other sports (or begin with ninja before starting other sports) report less burnout, fewer injuries, stronger back, core, & grip, increased speed, & better hand-eye coordination. They learn to trust their body and how it can move.
3. COGNITIVE SKILLS
The ability to stay calm, solve problems under stress, and keep trying are skills kids will need all of their lives. They practice those things and more as they navigate an obstacle course in ninja class.
We have found so much value in kids trying ninja. Whether you choose it as your sport and compete, or just have fun moving through the lovely winter months in Iowa….we think ninja is something that will benefit your child for a lifetime!
THE WRISTBAND SYSTEM
Wristbands work kind of like karate belts – starting with white. Kids test the skills at the next level to see if they can get the next color! The color levels help coaches determine the skills they put in front of your child and when it might be time to move to a more advanced class while helping kids see their progress! It really motivates the kids! We have kids in every level!
Testing Week for wristbands in ninja classes is always the last full week of the month. Curious what your child can be working on for the next level? – Ask their coach!