Ninja – Champions Westlake

Ninja classes for ages 3-18 years

Our ninja classes teach students how to use their body to navigate through obstacles in their environment. Students will learn to safely jump, land, climb and crawl in order to move efficiently and creatively through their surroundings, and blends both obstacle-based skills and free movement techniques. As students progress throughout the year, they’re given the opportunity to compete in a ninja competition in both the fall and spring!

Ninja training focuses on obstacle courses with specific elements like warped walls, bar laches, and rope swings. It’s structured and designed to develop strength, agility, and grip endurance—inspired by American Ninja Warrior.

In addition to obstacle-based challenges, ninja training also emphasizes fluid and dynamic movement, teaching students how to traverse their environment with speed and creativity. It involves vaulting, climbing, and seamless transitions between movements, prioritizing momentum and adaptability rather than rigid course structures.

Beginner (Fundamentals and Safety)

In this class, students will learn how to jump and land safely to absorb impact, while building balance through fun activities like walking on beams and bars. They’ll get an introduction to hanging and swinging to develop grip strength, and start climbing small walls and obstacles using both hands and feet. We’ll also cover basic vaulting techniques, such as the safety vault, and teach controlled falling and rolling to help prevent injuries. By the end of the course, students will be able to complete a basic obstacle course with guidance from their instructor.

Intermediate (Strength and Fluid Movement)

In this level, students focus on mastering jumping, landing, and rolling to move more efficiently and safely. They’ll work on traversing low- to mid-height obstacles with control, and build proficiency in hanging and swinging techniques like bar laches. Grip strength continues to improve through practice on bars, ropes, and rings, while climbing skills are advanced to include scaling higher walls with proper technique. Students will also be introduced to dynamic vaults such as the speed vault and kong vault. By the end of the course, they’ll be able to complete mid-level obstacle courses with minimal assistance, showing noticeable gains in endurance, agility, and overall coordination.

Advanced (Speed, Power, and Creativity)

At this advanced level, students will master high-level vaults and aerial movements, including skills like the kong-to-cat. They’ll develop strong proficiency in bar swings, laches, and rope transitions, supported by advanced grip and upper body strength to handle complex obstacles. Students will learn to scale taller warped walls and land safely from higher drops, all while maintaining smooth flow and momentum between obstacles. This stage also focuses on obstacle problem-solving and adaptability under pressure. By the end, students will be ready to complete full-length courses at competition speed, with the endurance, power, and technique needed for ninja-style competitions.

Athletes can be assessed for move ups by their coach in class or by scheduled evaluation. If you are registering for an Intermediate or Advanced class, approval by one of these methods is required. Evaluations can be scheduled at the front desk!

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