The Benefits of Ninja Warrior Training for Kids

Ninja warrior training is a relatively new concept that has gained immense popularity in recent years, mostly thanks to the television show “American Ninja Warrior”. The activity engages almost every part of the body to complete an involved obstacle course in the shortest time possible. It’s a lot of fun to watch, which is why it comes as no surprise that many kids are eager to try it out for themselves.

Here at Reach Climbing & Fitness, we offer a safe and encouraging environment for your children to learn and practice their ninja skills through our Ninja Warrior Summer Camp. Below are only some of its benefits for your child:

Improves physical fitness

One of the most obvious benefits of ninja warrior training is that it helps improve kids’ physical fitness. The obstacle courses challenge kids to use their whole bodies, increasing overall strength and muscle tone. It also teaches coordination, balance, agility, and flexibility. This type of training is also a great alternative to traditional sports, burning calories while providing a fun and engaging way for kids to get exercise.

Boosts confidence

Successfully completing the various obstacles presented in a ninja warrior training course provides kids with a sense of accomplishment, which in turn helps to boost their confidence. As they continue to progress to more demanding levels, they’ll also notice their abilities improving–they’ll learn to believe in themselves and develop a sense of pride and self-esteem. This can have a positive impact on their confidence and well-being.

Enhances problem solving skills

Ninja training requires children to think creatively and come up with solutions to overcome the obstacles presented to them in the course. They’ll learn how to exercise their critical thinking skills, as well as their abilities to solve problems, to complete each course. This type of training also encourages children to think outside the box and teaches them how to approach problems from various perspectives in order to find new solutions.

Teaches resilience

Obstacle courses are designed to be difficult, and not everyone can complete them in a single run. When kids go through ninja warrior training, they will fail–and that’s not a bad thing at all! They’ll learn that failure is a natural part of the learning process, and that it’s not the end of the world if they don’t complete a task on their first try. This resilience will serve them well in other areas of their lives, as they learn to face challenges with determination and perseverance.

It’s fun!

One of the biggest benefits of ninja warrior training is that it’s a lot of fun. Children are naturally active and often enjoy finding out what they can do with their bodies. However, not all children possess the attention span for repetitive tasks, and will find most traditional forms of exercise boring. Ninja warrior summer camp is a great way to keep your kids active while school is out, with courses that will keep them excited and engaged for every new challenge.

The aforementioned courses are difficult to complete, but not impossible, which gives kids a sense of accomplishment when they do complete an obstacle while motivating them to continue improving.

Develops social skills

Reach Climbing & Fitness’ Ninja Warrior Summer Camp is the best place for your kid to make new friends and develop their social skills. Kids of all ages, regardless of their ability level, are encouraged to participate, which provides opportunities for your children to work with others, support their peers, and form lasting bonds.

Enroll your child in Camp Reach!

Camp Reach is back! This summer, join us here at Reach Climbing & Fitness, where we combine rock climbing and ninja course activities and experiences for an exciting and fun-filled time for your child.

Our summer camp is designed to make the most out of both Reach and The Factory! Your children will learn how to climb 60-foot walls, navigate and race each other through our ninja obstacle courses, and team up with other kids in their age group to complete daily challenges.

Every day is an opportunity to learn and try something new, and your little ones will leave stronger and more confident in themselves than ever.

Safety is our number one priority here at Reach Climbing and Fitness, and you can be sure that all of our programs are led by knowledgeable and experienced climbing and ninja instructors. Registration is now live for summer of 2023, and you can save up to $50 per week if you register your children before the 1st of April. Simply click this link to view the available programs for your child, as well as the dates and times when Camp Reach is in session.