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Training Classes

Forge Ninja Academy’s Training Program is designed to help bring out your full potential as a ninja athlete. It’s for the beginner looking to learn the basics, the intermediate who wants to advance to the next level, as well as the advanced and pro athletes looking to compete for national and international titles.

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Why train at Forge Ninja Academy?

Confidence You Can Count On

As students conquer obstacles they have been working towards for weeks and/or months, their confidence grows immeasurably! The physical and mental strength they gain transfers to all sports and puts them on a trajectory for success in life. We teach that “failure” is not bad, but rather an invitation and opportunity for growth.

Whole Body Strength & Awareness

Kids who train in ninja in addition to playing other sports (or begin ninja before starting other sports) report less burn-out, fewer injuries, stronger back, core and grip, increased speed, and better hand-eye coordination. They learn to trust their body and how it can move, resulting in success that is both sustainable and safe.

Mental Clarity & Strength

The ability to stay calm, problem solve amidst high stress, and persevere despite failure, are skills we each need throughout our lives. These skills are acquired as athletes navigate each obstacle course in class as well as in the competitive arena.

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Meet Our Coach

Coach Weston Boswell is from Kauffman, Texas where he has a 1600 square foot backyard Ninja training rig!  He is a self-taught Ninja and has done most of his training at home! He competes in the Pro Division in several Ninja leagues around the United States! Weston was on Season 17 of American Ninja Warrior which aired this past spring and is currently filming for Season 18! This summer Weston placed 3rd at FINA World Finals, qualified for NSC Finals, and WNL Finals and helped Power Pickle bring home a Gold Medal for our Adult team at WNAG World Finals! Coach Weston’s coaching style is skill and obstacle focused in addition to strength and conditioning.  In his spare time Weston enjoys building new obstacles, rigging, and flyaways!  Follow him on Instagram @weston_boswell and TikTok @westonboswell3

Classes

Not ready to commit to a full month? Try a drop in class today!

Little
Ninjas

Little Ninjas

  • This class is a beginner level class for our littlest ninjas, ages 3-5
  • Focused on gross motor skill development
  • Emphasizes balance, running, jumping, climbing, and low-to-the-ground ninja obstacles
  • Builds confidence and pride as little ninjas perfect each new skill in a safe and fun environment
  • Registration includes a Little Ninja's t-shirt!
  • Cost is $90 per month
  • Classes offered:
    Monday 5-6pm and 6-7pm
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Recreational
Ninja

Recreational Ninja

  • Designed for kids who are new to ninja and want to:
  • Stay active
  • Increase their strength, agility, and overall physical fitness
  • Experience ninja without necessarily training to compete
  • Cost is $90 per month
  • Classes offered:
    Wednesday 4-5pm and 5-6pm
  • Not sure where to start? Start here and we'll help move you to the right class if needed!
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Beginner
Ninja

Beginner Ninja


Level 1: White Band

Level 2: Yellow Band

  • Learn the basics and work on the skills to be able to beat the walls & conquor the obstacles!
  • In this class, we have specific goals to accomplish to reach the next level in our Ninja Training
  • Ninjas are working towards the ability to compete at local competitions
    (and even travel for competitions if desired)
  • Students wear colored wristbands and work hard to level up to the next color
  • Ninjas can "test" for their next band at the end of every quarter
  • One 50-minute class per week
  • Coached by our very own American Ninja Warrior, Weston Boswell!
  • Parent or guardian does not need to be present during class time
    *must be present for open gym*
  • Cost is $105 per month or $140 per month for TWO 50-minute classes per week
    (price includes unlimited open gym for the student)
  • Classes offered:
    Tuesday 5-6pm, Wednesday 6-7pm & 7-8pm, Thursday 5-6pm. Spots are limited in each class.
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Intermediate
Ninja

Intermediate Ninja

Level 3: Orange Band

Level 4: Blue Band

  • This class requires passing metrics and band testing and builds upon the skills learned in beginner ninja
  • Ninjas are evaluated once per month to determine skill level
  • Students wear colored wristbands and work hard to level up to the next color
  • Ninjas can "test" for their next band at the end of every quarter
  • TWO 50-minute classes each week, focusing on the following:
    -Strength & Conditioning for the Ninja Warrior athlete
    -Advanced Skills & Technical Training
    -Ninja vs Ninja Speed Racing
  • Parent or guardian does not need to be present during class time
    *must be present for open gym*
  • $140 per month (price includes unlimited open gym for the student)
  • Classes offered:
    Tuesday 6-7pm, Thursday 6-7pm
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Advanced
Ninja

Advanced Ninja

Level 5: Green Band

Level 6: Purple Band

  • This class requires passing metrics and band testing and builds upon the skills learned in intermediate ninja
  • Ninjas are evaluated once per month to determine skill level
  • Students wear colored wristbands and work hard to level up to the next color
  • Ninjas can "test" for their next band at the end of every quarter
  • TWO 50-minute classes each week, focusing on the following:
    -Strength & Conditioning for the Ninja Warrior athlete
    -Advanced Skills & Technical Training
    -Ninja vs Ninja Speed Racing
  • Parent or guardian does not need to be present during class time
    *must be present for open gym*
  • $140 per month (price includes unlimited open gym for the student)
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Current Schedule

The band system

Our ninja band system works like karate belts. Starting with white, kids advance to the next color as they meet specific skill requirements needed to reach the next level. Color levels determine the skills they will work to master in class and let you and your child know when they are ready to move up to more advanced training groups.

Learn more about each color here
Level 1: White
Level 2: yellow
Level 3: Orange
Level 4: Green
Level 5: Blue
Level 6: Purple

White Band

Must complete 80% of required skills to move on
(strength skills are mandatory).

  • 3 Pullups
  • 3 pushups
  • 30 second hang
  • Rings
  • 3 foot lache
  • Cannonball line (2”)
  • 3rd knot on warped wall
  • Trapeze swing to precision dismount
  • Staggered rails
  • Ascending green ladder
  • 10ft bar traverse
  • Black rope monkey bars
  • Quintuple steps
  • = must complete

Yellow Band

Must complete 80% of required skills to move on
(strength skills are mandatory).

  • 8 Pullups
  • Ascending T-Pipe grips
  • 8 pushups
  • 1 minute dead hang (no shakeouts)
  • Double slackline (with platform between)
  • 5-foot lache
  • Change direction of swing
  • Obstacle lache
  • 12-foot warped wall
  • Cliff line traverse (the bigger cliffs)
  • 30 second plank / 30 second hollow hold
  • 12-foot rope climb (hands and feet)
  • = must complete

Orange Band

Must complete 80% of required skills to move on
(strength skills are mandatory).

  • 10 Pullups
  • 90 second dead hang (without shakeouts)
  • 10 pushups for females 15 for males
  • Egg beaters no swing backs
  • Ascending cannonballs (from 2” to 8”)
  • Link 5-foot laches
  • Horizontal pegs
  • 8-foot lache (7’ lache for anyone under 5’ tall)
  • Hold 90° lock off 20 seconds
  • Cliff line traverse (1.25”-1.5” cliffs)
  • 12-foot rope climb (without using legs)
  • Hold L-sit tuck for 15 seconds
  • Devil steps (without matching)
  • Balance : Slack line and green pipe
  • Both hands on top of 13 foot warped wall
  • = must complete

Green Band

Must complete 80% of required skills to move on
(strength skills are mandatory).

  • 15 pullups for females and 20 pullups for males
  • 15 push ups for females, 20 pushups for males
  • 2 minute dead hang (without shakeouts)
  • Cliff hanger traverse (1” cliffs)
  • 10 foot lache
  • Speed laches 6-feet apart
  • Turn over for females, muscle up for males
  • Flybar (cradles ranging in distance)
  • L-sit hold for 10 seconds
  • 10 second hang on VL
  • 15-foot warped wall for males 13-foot for females
  • 12 foot rope climb no feet (starting sitting down)
  • Vertical pegs
  • Hold one-arm 90° lock off for 5
  • = must complete

Blue Band

Must complete 80% of required skills to move on
(strength skills are mandatory).

  • 20 pulls ups for females, 25 for males
  • 5x5 lache from a cast
  • 20 pushups for females, 30 for males
  • Vertical limit traverse
  • 12 foot lache
  • 4 foot ultras
  • Able to make transfers with batarang, cane, ring, and bolt cutters
  • L-sit 25 seconds
  • Underbar
  • 4-foot dyno for males and 3-foot for females
  • Salmon ladder
  • Lache to pre
  • Floating monkey bars
  • = must complete

Purple Band

Must complete 80% of required skills to move on
(strength skills are mandatory).

  • 25 pull ups for females, 30 for males
  • 6’x6’ lache for males and 6x5 for females (from a cast)
  • One-arm pullup for males
  • Vertical limit traverses
  • 10-foot linked laches for males or 9-foot for females
  • Bar tech (under-over on skyhook, beartraps, precision cradles, and weave)
  • Rodeo rope (able to make transfers)
  • 5 foot dyno for males and 4-foot for females
  • Front level for 5 seconds
  • Hang on 20mm cliff for 8 seconds with 70% of body weight (60% for females)
  • Pull 60% of body weight for 3 (50% for females)
  • = must complete