Arlington Heights parents, get ready to unleash your kids’ inner ninja! Total Impact Martial Arts & Fitness is introducing this summer an action-packed ninja class program for children aged 5–13. Beginning Thursday, July 10 at 3:00 PM (continuing five consecutive Thursdays through August 7), our new Ninja Warrior Class involves ninja training drills, fun warm-ups, obstacle courses, and games. Each participant also gets a complimentary Ninja T-shirt and headband. It’s all about confidence building, strength, agility, and concentration – and it’s just $99 for existing Total Impact students (or $129 for new students) for the whole 5-week program. Places are limited, so register quickly to secure your child’s spot before they’re taken!
Ninja Training is a Growing Fitness Craze
Inspired by popular television shows such as American Ninja Warrior and Ninja Warrior Junior, obstacle-course training has gone viral across the country. As one Sports Illustrated cover story explains, what “began as a TV show, but warrior gyms and competitions have sprouted across the nation,” attracting children who may not have the traditional sports mold. Now, youth ninja gyms are expanding by leaps and bounds – industry reports discover youth ninja centers up 30% since 2022, and top chains reported record expansion (USA Ninja Challenge experienced 62% expansion in 2024 with more than 50,000 children enrolled). And the thrill is only building: Ninja will become an official sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Short answer: It’s time for children to begin ninja warrior training for children right here in Arlington Heights.
Benefits of Ninja Training for Kids
- Full-Body Fitness: Ninja training is an enjoyable, full-body exercise. Children climb, jump, balance, and swing, developing strength, coordination, and agility along the way. One instructor says ninja obstacles “combine climbing, jumping, balance, grip strength, agility, and concentration” – allowing even the most energetic children to burn off energy while becoming fit.
- Boosts Confidence & Focus: Each difficulty overcome boosts children’s confidence significantly. As they complete each task, children build self-esteem and discipline. Our planned drills (warm-ups, skill stations, and timed challenges) also help children learn to concentrate and follow directions, which carry over into homework and beyond.
- Discipline & Mental Grit: Ninja training at Total Impact is also a matter of focus and self-control. Classes are structured and goal-driven, teaching children to focus, listen to instructions, and tackle problems logically. Many parents have seen previously shy or anxious children open up when they realize they can accomplish something difficult.
- Fun, Inclusive Community: Maybe best of all, our ninja classes are low-key and team-based. In contrast to competitive athletics, ninja training at Total Impact is structured so that all kids excel at something. According to one ninja franchise CEO, “Every kid that comes to Ninja can do something well… everybody cheers everybody on”. Coaches and kids constantly encourage our students – it’s a positive, supportive place where new friends are made as kids encourage each other through the course.
What to Expect in Total Impact’s Ninja Warrior Class
Our summer ninja warrior training for kids program packs a lot into each 45-minute session. Here’s what families can expect:
- When & Where: Thursdays, July 10 – August 7 at 3:00 PM, at Total Impact Martial Arts & Fitness (Arlington Heights studio). (This is a summer-only specialty class – after August, it’s history!)
- Ages & Level: The class is open to kids ages 5–13. We invite beginners and seasoned kids alike. The obstacles and drills will be adjusted for various skill levels so everyone can have fun and remain safe.
- Class Format: Every class begins with a fun warm-up to prepare muscles. Then teachers present a new ninja move or obstacle (swinging, vaulting, balance, etc.), followed by runs through our obstacle course. We combine ninja-themed games towards the end. Every segment of class reinforces skills, so kids are constantly learning something new in an entertaining way.
- Expert Coaches: All classes are instructed by our trained black-belt teachers, veterans of kids fitness. They ensure everyone has the correct technique and remains safe (with soft mats and spotters if necessary), as well as encouraging the kids.
- What’s Included: Every child receives a free Ninja Warrior T-shirt and headband to sport during class – an exciting memento of his ninja expedition! (And, by the way, current Total Impact students already training martial arts receive the special $99 price!)
- Pricing: Just $99 for current Total Impact students, or $129 for new families for the entire 5-week program. That includes all classes plus the free headband and T-shirt.
And the best part? No experience is required! Whether your child is an absolute beginner or a martial arts enthusiast, classes are designed to accommodate all levels of experience.
Limited-Time Summer Program – Register Now!
This summer’s ninja classes program is a limited-time offering, so don’t wait. Only five weeks of classes and a limit on the number of students mean spots will fill quickly. Total Impact Martial Arts & Fitness is a community-based Arlington Heights studio (within easy reach of all surrounding neighborhoods), so you can avoid the long drive to big-city “ninja gyms” – we’ve brought the ninja to your backyard!
Ready to watch your child jump, climb, and conquer? Act now to secure your spot. Head to Total Impact Martial Arts & Fitness or call (224) 248-8692 to sign up. Give your child the summer fun they’ll adore (and skills they’ll retain) – join our Ninja Warrior class today before it’s gone!
