turning energy into ambition one awesome ... - ninja …• ninja classes aren’t just a ton of fun...

TURNING ENERGY INTO AMBITION... ONE AWESOME KID AT A TIME.

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CURRICULUM VERSION 2.0 JANUARY 2017

WELCOME!

LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!

STEP 1First, open your sample uniform package, put on your Ninja headband, and practice your first Ninja pose! Next, snap a picture and post it on social media with #NinjaModeON to document your official transition to the rockstar Ninja that you now are. We’re thrilled that you’re joiningus, now get ready to have some fun!

STEP 2Now, after you’ve done that, log in to Ninja HQ. Go to ninjazone.club to log in. You should have received login credentials via email. Please take some time to click through the tabs andfamiliarize yourself with the site. You’ll spend a lot of time in HQ, especially in training. Get comfy!

STEP 3Finally, start your Kickstart Training: Master Mission. Log in to HQ and watch the “What’s My Role?” video. Find your Kickstart Training and Master Mission Guide.With training, you will learn to: 1. Utilize our 49-Day Gantt Chart. 2. “Ninjafy” your website. 3. Link your custom landing page. 4. Visit your landing page and opt-in like a parent would, so you know how it works. 5. Join our Facebook Member Lounge, and start gaining exposure on social media. 6. Successfully roll out an amazing NinjaZone program, paving the way for increased enrollment and revenue.

Let us know how we can make life easier for you! Email us at [email protected].

THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN!

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ADMIN GUIDEJust the basics• Class Organization• Ninja Training: Lil’ Ninjas, Boys & Girls

NINJA CREEDHow to be an awesome coach, leader and mentor• Trainer’s Guide• Activities

PROGRESS REPORTSSo... I heard you want to be a Ninja• Printable Progress Reports• Ninja Training: White, Yellow, Green & Blue

LESSON PLANSGrab your notebook. You’re about to get schooled.• Sugested Lesson Plans• Ninja Creed, Focus Skills, Obstacle Course, Scene & Progressions

EQUIPMENTWhat’s this thing used for?• Equipment Legend• Equipment & Uses

COMBINATIONSNinja moves never looked better• Prelim combos for Ninja Games training classes• Progressions

OBSTACLE COURSESReady. Set. Ninja. • Visual layout of equipment• Course variations

LIL’ NINJASHide ‘N’ Seek will never be the same• Sugested Lesson Plans• Ninja Creed, Focus Skills, Safety Tips & Progressions

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Welcome to NinjaZone!

As the ambassador of your NinjaZone program, your knowledge and enthusiasm is key! FIRST IMPRESSIONS are EVERYTHING! Creating a positive vibe by relaying to customers all of the great qualities of the NinjaZone program will excite the kids, take some pressure off the coaches, and allow families to feel good about why they are spending their money and time to participate in your program. NinjaZone is a HUGE program, and a red hot addition to your gym!

‘Sooo…what exactly is NinjaZone?’Simply put, we are: Turning Energy into Ambition… One Awesome Kid at a Time.

NinjaZone is a thrilling new sport for kids. Kids learn transferrable core skills by fusing elements of martial arts, gymnastics, obstacle training and freestyle movement. NinjaZone leverages kids’ fire and excitement into an activity they truly love, building the strength, agility, stealth andmental prowess of a trained Ninja. The result is more confident, disciplined kids, who have a physical, mental and emotional foundation to take on any challenge. Ninja Sport is taking over the nation, and with the backing of major insurance companies, the sky is the limit for yourprogram.

‘Ok, that’s awesome, but now how do I explain it to parents?’Here’s an easy list to reference: • NinjaZone captures your child’s energy and ignites their confidence!• NinjaZone classes provide a unique way to focus their energy. • Practicing the sport of Ninja exercises the body and mind, not only bringing kids home happy and ready for bed, but also building character and cultivating discipline. • Ninja classes aren’t just a ton of fun for kids (of course they are…duh), but they also instill values and techniques that provide an important foundation for your child’s success.• By enrolling your child in the NinjaZone program, you are contributing to their physical, mental and emotional well-being.

‘How do we explain it to kids, without all the big fancy words?’ • Ninja Zone gives YOU the power.• Entering the world of Ninja will help you gain the skills and stealth of a trained Ninja! • NinjaZone give you the power to master any challenge or obstacle. • The best part is you will learn to kick, jump and flip like the characters in your favorite video games!

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Class Organization

To split classes by age, we found the following system to work:

White 1: ages 4-6White 2: ages 6-8White 3: ages 8-11

Yellow 1: ages 4-6Yellow 2: ages 6-8 ... and so on

As you start, it may be a good idea to NOT label your 1, 2, 3, level in order to maximize coaching ratios. When you do label it’s a good idea to group them together like White 2 & 3 or even White 3 & Yellow 1. This will allow you more staffing flexibility depending on enrollment.

REMEMBER!

You are presenting this package! This is new and it is EXCITING for the entire family.Feel proud that your club has been selected from MANY to run this program. Enjoy!

NINJA TRAINING: LIL’ NINJAS Designed for boys ages 3-4 yrs.

Lil’ Ninjas Emphasis on taking direction, being part of a group, circuit format and safety.

Boys will learn progressions and terminology for skills used in Ninja training including rolling, vaulting, basic large gross motor skills, jumping, and falling, swinging, climbing, etc. The goal is to develop body coordination, awareness, and listening skills required for Ninja Training Level White.

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NINJA TRAINING: BOYS Designed for ages 4-13.Level System is represented by headband color.

White Beginners ages 4-13. Sub levels to age: White 1 (4-6), White 2 (6-9), White 3 (8-11)

Training for fundamental body movement, basic skills including Ninja rolling for safety, back flip progressions, basic vaulting, wall & bar progressions, basic kicking & punching technique, development of core strength & speed. Safety techniques for falling, landing and transitioning are strongly emphasized as well as instructor assisted learning.

Yellow Advanced Beginners ages 5+. Sub levels to age: Yellow 1 (5-8), Yellow 2 (8+)

Training for fundamental body movement, basic skills including Ninja rolling for safety, back flip progressions, basic vaulting, wall & bar progressions, basic kicking & punching technique, development of core strength & speed. Safety techniques for falling, landing and transitioning are strongly emphasized. Students should be able to perform progressions independently.

Green Mastery of White, Yellow required. Intermediate ages 5+

Mastery of all safety techniques & ability to follow Ninja standards in focus & taking direction. Skills mastery of beginner progressions (ex: rolling, hand support, spotted flipping, wall progressions 1 & 2, precisions, kicking technique, & basic transitions). Introduction to solo flipping, basic jump + kick + flip combos, turning & flipping window escapes, etc.

Blue Mastery of White, Yellow, Green required. Intermediate 2 ages 6 + Emphasis on Jump + Kick + Flip Combos as well as more advanced strength & agility. (ex: 16 ft. rope climb). Continuation of previous levels with advancement in the difficulty of combos. Introduction to combos used in The Ninja Games.



NINJA TRAINING: GIRLS Designed for ages 4-13.Level System is represented by headband color.

White Beginners ages 4-13. Sub levels to age: White 1 (4-6), White 2 (6-9), White 3 (8-11)

Training for fundamental body movement, basic skills including Ninja rolling for safety, back flip progressions, basic vaulting, wall & bar progressions, basic kicking & punching technique, development of core strength & speed. Safety techniques for falling, landing and transitioning are strongly emphasized as well as instructor assisted learning.

Yellow Advanced Beginners ages 5+. Sub levels to age: Yellow 1 (5-8), Yellow 2 (8+)

Training for fundamental body movement, basic skills including Ninja rolling for safety, back flip progressions, basic vaulting, wall & bar progressions, basic kicking & punching technique, development of core strength & speed. Safety techniques for falling, landing and transitioning are strongly emphasized. Students should be able to perform progressions independently.

Green Mastery of White, Yellow required. Intermediate ages 5+

Mastery of all safety techniques & ability to follow Ninja standards in focus & taking direction. Skills mastery of beginner progressions (ex: rolling, hand support, spotted flipping, wall progressions 1 & 2, precisions, kicking technique, & basic transitions). Introduction to solo flipping, basic jump + kick + flip combos, turning & flipping window escapes, etc.

Blue Mastery of White, Yellow, Green required. Intermediate 2 ages 6 + Emphasis on Jump + Kick + Flip Combos as well as more advanced strength & agility. (ex: 16 ft. rope climb). Continuation of previous levels with advancement in the difficulty of combos. Introduction to combos used in The Ninja Games.



PHOTO & LIABILITY WAIVERS

THESE ARE SAMPLE WAIVERS APPROVED BY THE MAJOR CARRIERS. YOU AREWELCOME TO USE THESE. IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO, YOU MUST ENTER “/NINJA ZONE”

IN YOUR CURRENT WAIVER WHEREVER YOUR CLUB NAME IS STATED.

THE LINE ABOUT NINJA ZONE BEING CONDUCTED INA GYM NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO YOUR WAIVER

PHOTO RELEASE WAIVER

I hereby authorize ____________________, and NinjaZone to publish the photographs and videos taken of me and/or the undersigned minor children, and our names, for use in the printed publications, website and training purposes. I release _____________________________ and NinjaZone from any expectation of confidentiality for the undersigned minor children and myself and attest that I am the parent or legal guardian of the children listed below and that I have the authority to authorize the use of their photographs, videos and names. I acknowledge that sinceparticipation in publications and websites produced by __________________________and NinjaZone is voluntary, neither the minor children nor I will receive financial compensation. Ifurther agree that participation in any publication and website produced___________________________________ and NinjaZone confers no rights of ownership whatsoever. I release ________________________ and NinjaZone, its contractors and itsemployees from liability for any claims by me or any third party in connection with myparticipation or the participation of the undersigned minor children.

Signature___________________________________



WAIVER OF LIABILITY

In Consideration of participation in Gymnastics/NinjaZone, I represent that I understand the nature of this Activity and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such Activity. I acknowledge that if I believe conditions are unsafe, I willimmediately discontinue participation in the Activity. I fully understand that this activityinvolves risks of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death, which may be caused by my own actions, or inactions, those of others participation in the event, the conditions in which the event takes place, or the negligence of the “releases” named below.I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, cost, and damages I incur as a result of my participation in the Activity.I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue________________________ or NinjaZone, its respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers, employees, other participants, sponsors, advertisers and, if applicable,owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place (each considered one of the RELEASEES herein), from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the “releases” or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations and future agree that if, despite this release, waiver of liability, and assumption of risk I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releases, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the Releases from any loss, liability, damage, or cost, which any may incur as the result of such claim.

Any and all Ninja skills will be conducted in a safe gym environment and will hold__________________________________ and Ninja Zone harmless of any injuriesincurred in and outside gym areas.

I have read the Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete andunconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.

Signature__________________________________


NINJA CREEDHOW TO BE AN AWESOME COACH, LEADER AND MENTOR.



TRAINER’S GUIDE Each week, at the beginning of class, read a line from the Ninja Creed. Start a discussion with your ninjas and explain what they mean. The black text is how you can get the discussionstarted. Text in red can identify some responses that students may say or to help move thediscussion along if ninjas are stuck. Wording can be adjusted to the level/age of the students.

As a Ninja, I pledge to:

“Respect and honor my parents, teachers, siblings, peers & authority figures.”• DISCUSSION: What are peers? Siblings? Authority Figures? How can you respect and honor them?• RESPONSES: By listening, Doing chores when you are asked, Telling the truth, Not fighting with my sibling(s), Paying attention in class, Don’t talk when your teachers are talking.

“Use proper manners at home and in public.”• DISCUSSION: Can you give me an example of using proper manners at home? What about while in public?• RESPONSES: Saying Please and thank you, Listening to my parents, teachers, baby-sitters.

“Take self-responsibility for my actions.”• DISCUSSION: Have you ever taken self-responsibility for your actions? What did you do? How did it make you feel?• RESPONSES: One time when I accidentally broke a glass cup, I didn’t want to tell anyone, but I told my mom and For being honest, she wasn’t mad.

“Exhibit impulse restraint & make good decisions.”• DISCUSSION: What does it mean to have impulse restraint? To not act immediately without thinking of the consequences. Can anyone give an example of a good decision they made this week?• RESPONSES: Maybe not fighting with their brother or sister, Telling the truth, Not yelling

“Work hard at everything I do.”• DISCUSSION: Can everyone tell me something they are working hard at? During Ninja Class, at school, or at home?• RESPONSES: My Thief Vault, Getting an A on a spelling test, Making my bed every morning.



TRAINER’S GUIDE: CONTINUED“Never let any obstacles get in the way of success.”• DISCUSSION: When we do an obstacle course, what do we do if something is in our way?• RESPONSES: Obstacles in Ninja Sport and obstacles in life are the same! Some things will be really hard, but Ninjas work through them!

“Help others grow to the next level.”• DISCUSSION: How can we help others grow to the next Level?• RESPONSES: Encourage them, Help them with their skills, Teach them what we know

“Have fun while being responsible and safe.”• DISCUSSION: What are some of our safety rules during Ninja Class?

“Use my ninja powers only for good and helpful purposes.”• DISCUSSION: When should we NOT use our Ninja powers?• RESPONSES: Against siblings, at school, etc.

“Resolve conflict in a peaceful, quiet and respectful manner.”• DISCUSSION: Does anyone know what conflict is?• RESPONSES: Fighting...disagreements... • DISCUSSION: How can we keep from starting conflict?• RESPONSES: Talk it out. See everyone’s point of view. Stay Calm.

“Reach my full potential each day by pushing my body, mind & soul.”• DISCUSSION: What do you want to be when you grow up?• RESPONSES: All of those things are going to take a lot of hard work and discipline, but I know you all can do it!

“Learn at least 1 new thing each day in school, at home, or in ninja class.”• DISCUSSION: Name one new thing you have learned in school this week. What about one new thing you have learned in Ninja class?



ACTIVITIES Time to use• In between stations• When kids get a little restless• To end the class with a fun activity

Precision TagIn an open floor space, kids have 30 seconds to pull out as many mats as they can and spread them around the floor. Once the floor is set, one person is selected as “it” and tag begins. One person is it and the kids have to jump from mat to mat only using precision jumps. If a kid is caught jumping with one foot, they step out of the game and do 5 pushups. When the time is up, the kids have 30 seconds to put all the mats away.

Force Field GameKids pick an “enemy” and they line up on opposite sides of a line. There is a “force field” that cannot be crossed between the enemies so no one is actually hurt. Once the battle begins, the kids kick and punch at the force field with all of their power. Tip: make sure the force field is wide enough they do not accidentally kick or hit each other.

Handstand Circle*Tip: start with a small tight circle.

• Kids pick a partner: one holds the legs and the other holds the handstand.• The holding kids stand in a circle facing out to their handstand partner.• The partners kick up to handstands.• The holding partner walks around to be standing on the outside of the circle.• On the count of three, the holding partners rotate clockwise to grab the next person’s legs.• The handstand person has to hold a handstand alone for these few seconds.

How far around the circle can they make it before a handstand falls? As people fall they step out of the circle with their current partner. As they fall, the distance to run begins to get bigger.



ACTIVITIES: CONTINUED Relay Race Ideas• Bear crawls (with straight legs to work on flexibility)• Crab walks (works on arm strength)• Wheelbarrow races• Inch worms (walk hands out to a push up position, do a push up, walk feet up to hands, repeat)• Precision jumps (180/360)• Run forward, backward, sideways• Weave in and out of cones/foam blocks• Ninja rolls• Handstand walks• Cartwheels• Hollow body, roll to superman hold, roll to hollow body, keep going

Get Everyone Across the BeamWithout touching the ground, everyone has to move across each other to get to the other side of the beam. Let them be creative.

Some possible ways across• If there is a wall close by, they may lean on the wall for balance or use another beam.• Another way is to squat down and step over each other.

Goal: to work on balance and practice team work

Any type of contest to make conditioning fun!• Wall sits• Plank holds• Box jumps (who can keep jumping without stopping or having a double jump)• Hollow body holds

Timed obstacle courses (can do variations on timing)• Individual• Whole Group• Two Team


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VOLCANO

NINJA CREED FOCUS

WEEK 1Respect and honor my parents, teachers, siblings, peers & authority figures.DISCUSSION: What are peers? Siblings? Authority Figures? How can you respect and honor them?

WEEK 2Use proper manners at home and in public.DISCUSSION: Can you give me an example of using proper manners at home? What about while in public?

WEEK 3Take self-responsibility for my actions.DISCUSSION: Have you ever taken self-responsibility for your actions? What did you do? How did it make you feel?

WEEK 4Exhibit impulse restraint & make good decisions.DISCUSSION: What does it mean to have impulse restraint? Can anyone give an example of a good decision they made this week?

OBSTACLE COURSE #1

STRENGTH10 Sit Ups

5 Push Ups15 Box Jumps

THE SCENE

VOLCANOImagine today you are on a volcano. Your opponent is

chasing you and the volcano is starting to erupt. Hot lava is

pouring down towards you.

GET CREATIVE!Volcanoes also have

smoldering ashes and rocks. Ninja Blast over the lava!

SAFETY TIPWhen falling, fingers should

be faced forward.

KICKS

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS

TRAMPOLINE

SUGGESTED MONTHLY LESSON PLAN

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

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PROGRESSIONS

• Front Kicks

• Ninja Roll• Cart• Handstand• Back Handspring Prog.

• Beam runs• Precision Jumps• Safety/Speed Vault

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS• Re-Grip Swings• Window Escapes• Gargoyle Hangs

VOLCANO

• Safety Vault• Bridges• Side Ninja Rolls

• Ricochet• Gainer• Turn Vault

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

• Turn Vault• Palm Spin

• Sword Holds• Bat Crawl

• Pullover Progression• Pull-Ups• Horizontal Pull-Ups

• Front Support Hold• Front Support Dips

• Back Kicks

• Front Flips

• Side Kicks

Gainer Set > Spotted Gainer > GainerCart > Cart Step Together > RoundoffBackhandspring With Barrel > Spotted Backhandspring > BackhandspringPrecision Jumps > 180˚ Jumps > 360˚ JumpsRe-Grip Swings > Re-Grip 180˚ Swings > Flying Gainer Window Escape > Window Escape 180˚ > Window Escape 360˚Pullover > Pullover Cast Back Hip CircleSeat Drops > Back Drops

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CONSTRUCTION ZONE

NINJA CREED FOCUS

WEEK 1Work hard at everything I do.DISCUSSION: Can everyone tell me something they are working hard at? During Ninja Class, at school, or at home?

WEEK 2Never let any obstacles get in the way of success.DISCUSSION: When we work on Obstacle Training, whatdo we do if something is in our way?

WEEK 3Help others grow to the next level.DISCUSSION: How can we help others grow to thenext level?

WEEK 4Have fun while being responsible and safe.DISCUSSION: What are some of our safety rules duringNinja Class? How can you be responsible?

OBSTACLE COURSE #2

STRENGTH30 sec. Wall SitHandstand Hold

15 sec. Plank Hold

THE SCENE

CONSTRUCTION ZONEImagine today you are in a

construction zone. Youropponent has chased you into

a half-built building.

GET CREATIVE!Construction Zones are full

of wood boards, pipes, holes, wet cement and loose beams.

SAFETY TIPUse an incline to roll on when doing a Flying Ninja Roll over

an obstacle.

KICKS

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS

TRAMPOLINE

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

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KICKS• Round Kicks


• Beam Vaults• Precision Jumps• Beam Runs

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS


TRAMPOLINE• Seat Drops

CONSTRUCTION ZONE

• Clears• Horizontal Wall Runs• Bridges• Palm Spin

• Back Ninja Roll• Kong Vault• Front Vault• Flying Ninja Roll

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

• Italian Job• Cannonball Jumps• Push Up Walks

• Scissor Holds• Kong Vault

• Cast Away• Back Hip Circle• Bat Hang

• Chin Ups• Undershoot

• Hook Kicks

• Sumo Jumps

• Kicks

PROGRESSIONSCart > Cart Step Together > RoundoffBackhandspring With Barrel > Spotted Backhandspring > BackhandspringPrecision Jumps > 180˚ Jumps > 360˚ JumpsRe-Grip Swings > Re-Grip 180˚ Swings > Flying GainerScissor Holds > Press Handstand Cast Away > Cast Away 180˚ > Cast Away 360˚ Back Hip Circle > Back Hip Circle UndershootHorizontal Wall Run > Into Ninja Roll

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STRENGTH15 Squat Jumps

Wheelbarrow RaceSuperman Hold

THE SCENE

ROOFTOPImagine today you are

running across rooftops at night. You are on top of a tall

building and the rooftopdoor has locked.

GET CREATIVE!Rooftops are full of debris and obstacles. Don’t get too close to the edge! Can you blast to

a nearby roof?

ROOFTOP

NINJA CREED FOCUS

WEEK 1Use my ninja powers only for good and helpful purposes.DISCUSSION: When should we NOT use our ninja powers?

WEEK 2Resolve conflict in a peaceful, quiet and respectful manner.DISCUSSION: What is conflict? How can we keep fromstarting conflict?

WEEK 3Reach my full potential each day by pushing my mind, body and soul.DISCUSSION: What do you want to be when you grow up? What can you do to reach your goals?

WEEK 4Learn at least one new thing each day in school, at home, or in Ninja class.DISCUSSION: Name one thing you have learned this week in school. What have you learned in Ninja class?

OBSTACLE COURSE #3

SAFETY TIPWhen jumping, land with

knees slightly bent.

KICKS

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS

TRAMPOLINE


ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL


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KICKS• Butterfly Kicks



FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS


TRAMPOLINE• Front Flips

ROOFTOP

• Scoot• Vertical Wall Runs• Front Handspring• Webster Roll

• Honk Vault• Wall Flip• Thief Vault• Bridges

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

• Jump off beam• Bear Crawl• Honk Vault

• Theif Vault• Italian Job

• Undershoot• Front Support Walks• Pullover Progression

• Bat Crawls• Flying Gainer

• Front Sweep Kicks • Back Sweep Kicks

PROGRESSIONSCart > Cart Step Together > RoundoffBack Handspring With Barrel > Spotted Back Handspring > Back HandspringPrecision Jumps > 180˚ Jumps > 360˚ JumpsRe-Grip Swings > Re-Grip 180˚ Swings > Flying GainerBridge > Kip UpFront Handspring > Front Handspring Step Out Into Cart/Roundoff > Front Handspring Front FlipJump Off Of Beam > Flip Off Of BeamScoot > Into Tornado KickPullover > Pullover Cast Back Hip CircleFront Support Walks > Front Support DipsSeat Drops > Seat Drop 180˚ > 180˚ Seat Drop > 180˚ Seat Drop 180˚ > Back DropBack Drop > Add Back FlipWebster Roll > Webster Flip

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STRENGTHRope Climb

Pull Ups10 Cannonball Jumps

THE SCENE

THE ZOOImagine today you are in a zoo. Run as quickly as you

can away from youropponent to safety.

GET CREATIVE!Zoos have plenty of exhibits

to hide in and hungry animals to avoid!

THE ZOO

NINJA CREED FOCUS

WEEK 1Respect and Honor my parents, teachers, siblings, peers& authority figures.DISCUSSION: What are peers? Siblings? Authority Figures? How can you respect and honor them?


WEEK 3 Take self-responsibility for my actions.DISCUSSION: Have you ever taken self-responsibility for your actions? What did you do? How did it make you feel?


OBSTACLE COURSE #4SAFETY TIP

Think of hands as a hard hat.Keep arms straight to protect

your noggin’!

KICKS

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS

TRAMPOLINE


ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL


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KICKS• Jumping Front Kick



FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS


THE ZOO

• Wall Spin• Wall Runs• Ricochets• Safety/Speed Vault

• Clears• Side Ninja Roll• Turn Vault• Cat Crawl

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

• Sword Hold• Palm Spin• Bat Crawl

• Turn Vault• Safety/Speed Vault

• Cast Away• Back Hip Circle• Pull Ups

• Palm Spin• Sword Hold• Monkey Vault

• Tornado Kick

• Back Flip

• Rising Kick

PROGRESSIONSCart > Cart Step Together > RoundoffBack Handspring With Barrel > Spotted Back Handspring > Back HandspringPrecision Jumps > 180˚ Jumps > 360˚ JumpsRe-Grip Swings > Re-Grip 180˚ Swings > Flying GainerBack Handspring > Back Handspring Back FlipCast Away > Cast Away 180˚ > Cast Away 360˚Back Hip Circle > Back Hip Circle UndershootJumping Front Kick > 180˚ Jumping Front KickSword Holds > Leg LiftsRicochet > Into A Cat Crawl

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GROCERY STORE

NINJA CREED FOCUS





OBSTACLE COURSE #5

STRENGTHHandstand Hold

5 Push Ups15 Box Jumps

THE SCENE

GROCERY STOREImagine today you are in a

closed grocery store.Your opponent has chased you down an aisle with a

dead end.

GET CREATIVE!Don’t run into any display

cases or knock overany produce!

SAFETY TIPUse Ninja Rolls when falling

out of a skill or jump.

KICKS

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS

TRAMPOLINE


ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

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• Hook Kicks



FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS


GROCERY STORE

• Wall Flip• Thief Vault• Gainer Set• Kong/Dash Vault

• Back Ninja Roll• Honk Vault• Front Handspring• Bridges

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

• Honk Vault• Thief Vault• Kong Vault

• Scissor Holds• Italian Job• Cannonball Jumps

• Pullover Progression• Undershoot• Horizontal Pull Ups

• Bat Crawls• Flying Gainer

• Back Kicks • Back Sweep Kicks

PROGRESSIONSCart > Cart Step Together > RoundoffBack Handspring With Barrel > Spotted Back Handspring > Back HandspringPrecision Jumps > 180˚ Jumps > 360˚ JumpsRe-Grip Swings > Re-Grip 180˚ Swings > Flying GainerBridge > Kip UpPullover > Pullover Cast Back Hip CircleSeat Drops > Seat Drop 180˚ > 180˚ Seat Drop > 180˚ Seat Drop 180˚ > Back DropBack Drop > Add Back FlipFront Handspring > Front Handspring Step Out Into Cart/Roundoff > Front Handspring Front FlipSumo Jumps > Crash OutScissor Holds > Press Handstand

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HIGHWAY

NINJA CREED FOCUS





OBSTACLE COURSE #6

STRENGTH7 V-Ups

5 Leg Lifts20 Box Jumps

THE SCENE

HIGHWAYImagine today your opponent has chased you to a highway

full of stopped traffic.

GET CREATIVE!Get to the other side going

under, over, or on top of cars, trucks and vans.

SAFETY TIPWhen spotting, make sure you can still see your entire class

(no completely turned backs).

KICKS

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS

TRAMPOLINE


ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL


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FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS


TRAMPOLINE• Back Flip

HIGHWAY

• Scissor Vault• Horizontal Wall Runs• Front Flip• Flying Ninja Roll

• Webster Roll• Scoot• Wall Spin• Turn Vault

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

• Jump off beam• Bear Crawl• Push Up Walks

• Palm Spins• Sword Holds

• Cast Away• Back Hip Circle

• Front Support Dips• Front Support Walks

• Side Kicks

• Front Flip

• Round Kicks

• Kip Up

PROGRESSIONSCart > Cart Step Together > RoundoffBack Handspring With Barrel > Spotted Back Handspring > Back HandspringPrecision Jumps > 180˚ Jumps > 360˚ JumpsRe-Grip Swings > Re-Grip 180 Swings > Flying GainerCast Away > Cast Away 180˚ > Cast Away 360˚Back Hip Circle > Back Hip Circle UndershootWebster Roll > Webster FlipJump Off Of Beam > Flip Off Of BeamRound Kick > Round Kick 360˚Front Flip > Front Flip Step Out Into Cart/RoundoffScoot > Into Tornado Kick

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EMPTY SCHOOL

NINJA CREED FOCUS

WEEK 1Respect and Honor my parents, teachers, siblings, peers& authority figures.DISCUSSION: What are peers? Siblings? Authority Figures? How can you respect and honor them?




OBSTACLE COURSE #7

STRENGTH20 sec. Plank Hold

8 Pull Ups20 Box Jumps

THE SCENE

EMPTY SCHOOLImagine today you are in an old deserted school. Youropponent is chasing you

through the hallways.

GET CREATIVE!Use lockers to wall flipand vault over desks.

SAFETY TIPRemind the students:

No Chewing Gum!

KICKS

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS

TRAMPOLINE


ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL


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KICKS• Round Kicks



FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS


TRAMPOLINE• Back Handspring

EMPTY SCHOOL

• Wall Flip• Clears• Kong/Dash Vault• Safety/Speed Vault

• Bridges• Side Ninja Roll• Webster Roll

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

• Kong Vault• Safety/Speed Vault• Italian Job

• Scissor Holds• Bat Crawl

• Pullover Progression• Flying Gainer• Pull Ups

• Sword Holds• Undershoot

• Hook Kicks

• Back Flip

• Tornado Kicks

• Seat/Back Drops

PROGRESSIONSCart > Cart Step Together > RoundoffBack Handspring With Barrel > Spotted Back Handspring > Back HandspringPrecision Jumps > 180˚ Jump > 360˚ JumpsRe-Grip Swings > Re-Grip 180˚ Swingsàflying GainerBridge > Kip UpWebster Roll > Webster FlipSword Hold > Leg LiftsPullover > Pullover Cast Back Hip CircleBack Handspring > Back Handspring Back Handspring > Back Handspring Back FlipHook Kick > Spinning Hook 360˚Round Kick > Round Kick 360˚

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JUNGLE

NINJA CREED FOCUS





OBSTACLE COURSE #8

STRENGTH20 Squat Jumps

20 sec. Plank HoldHandstand Hold

THE SCENE

JUNGLEImagine today you are in

the jungle. Quickly swinging through the trees may be

the best way to avoidyour opponent.

GET CREATIVE!Lots of dangers to avoid:poisonous snakes, creepy bugs, and angry monkeys!

SAFETY TIPRemind the students:Remove all jewelry!

KICKS

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS

TRAMPOLINE


ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL


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KICKS• Back Kicks



FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS


TRAMPOLINE• Sumo Jumps

JUNGLE

• Turn Vault• Gainer Set• Cat Crawl• Front Handspring

• Front Flip• Ricochet• Wall Runs• Theif Vault

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

• Turn Vault• Thief Vault• Jump Off Beam

• Palm Spin• Handstand

• Cast Away• Back Hip Circle• Front Support Walks

• Bat Hang Pull Ups• Pull Up Hols• Chin Up Holds

• Front Kicks

• Front Flips

• Side Kicks

• 180˚/360˚ Jumps

PROGRESSIONSCart > Cart Step Together > RoundoffBack Handspring With Barrel > Spotted Back Handspring > Back Handspring Precision Jumps > 180˚ Jumps > 360˚ Jumps Re-Grip Swings > Re-Grip 180˚ Swings > Flying GainerRicochet > Into A Cat CrawlFront Handspring > Front Handspring Step Out Into Cart/Roundoff > Front Handspring Front FlipCast Away > Cast Away 180˚ > Cast Away 360˚Back Hip Circle > Back Hip Circle UndershootSumo Jumps > Crash OutFront Flip > Front Flip Front Flip With One Jump In Between > Front Flips ConnectedGainer Set > Spotted Gainer > Gainer

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JUNKYARD

NINJA CREED FOCUS

WEEK 1Use my ninja powers only for good and helpful purposes.DISCUSSION: When should we NOT use our Ninja powers?




OBSTACLE COURSE #9

STRENGTHLunges

Hollow Body RocksSuperman Rocks

THE SCENE

JUNKYARDImagine today you are in a junkyard. Your opponent is

chasing you around old cars and sharp metal objects.

GET CREATIVE!You may need to kick junk out of the way to clear your path.

SAFETY TIPRemind the students:

Tie up long hair!

KICKS

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS

TRAMPOLINE


ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL


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FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS


TRAMPOLINE• Back Flips

JUNKYARD

• Scoot• Vertical Wall Runs• Back Flip• Webster Roll

• Honk Vault• Wall Flip• Palm Spin• Bridges

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

• Push Up Walks• Bear Crawl• Honk Vault

• Cannonball Jumps• Palm Spin

• Undershoot• Flying Gainer• Pullover Progression

• Monkey Vault• Bat Crawls

• Sweep Kicks

• Back Drops

• Tornado Kicks

• Sumo Jumps

PROGRESSIONSCart > Cart Step Together > RoundoffBack Handspring with Barrel > Spotted Back Handspring > Back HandspringPrecision Jumps > 180˚ Jumps > 360˚ JumpsRe-Grip Swings > Re-Grip 180˚ Swings > Flying GainerBridge > Kip UpScoot > Into Tornado KickPullover > Pullover Cast Back Hip CircleBack Drop > Add Back FlipSumo Jumps > Crash OutBridge > Kip UpBack Flip > Back Handspring Back FlipConnected Sweep Kicks and Tornado Kicks

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FOCUSED

WORK

SELF

NINJAS REPLY:ENERGY

ETHIC

RESPONSIBILITY

CLAP

CLAP


CITY STREET

NINJA CREED FOCUS

WEEK 1Respect and Honor my parents, teachers, siblings, peers & authority figures.DISCUSSION: What are peers? Siblings? Authority Figures? How can you respect and honor them?




OBSTACLE COURSE #10

STRENGTHCannonball Hold

20 Leg Switchs On Beam15 Push Ups

THE SCENE

CITY STREETImagine today you are on a city street late at night. Your

opponent is chasing you through the street and back

alley ways.

GET CREATIVE!Avoid open sewer covers, dead ends and areas with

broken street lights.

SAFETY TIPIf Ninjas wear glasses,

straps are helpful!

KICKS

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS

TRAMPOLINE


ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL


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KICKS• Hook Kicks



FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS


TRAMPOLINE• Front Handspring

CITY STREET

• Kong/Dash Vault• Safety/Speed Vault• Back Ninja Roll• Horizontal Wall Run

• Front Hnadspring• Turn Vault• Wall Spin• Clears

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

• Bat Hang Pull Ups• Bat Crawl• Safety/Speed Vault

• Kong/Dash Vault• Sword Holds

• Bat Hang Pull Ups• Cast Away• Back Hip Circle

• Pull Up Holds• Front Support Dips

• Round Kicks

• Back Handspring

• Rising Kicks

• Kip Up

PROGRESSIONSCart > Cart Step Together > RoundoffBack Handspring With Barrel > Spotted Back Handspring > Back HandspringPrecision Jumps > 180˚ Jumps > 360˚ JumpsRe-Grip Swings > Re-Grip 180˚ Swings > Flying GainerCast Away > Cast Away 180˚ > Cast Away 360˚Back Hip Circle > Back Hip Circle UndershootFront Handspring > Front Handspring Step Out Into Cart/Roundoff > Front Handspring Front FlipBack Handspring With Barrel > Spotted Back Handspring > Back HandspringHook Kick > Spinning Hook 360˚Round Kick > Round Kick 360˚

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FOCUSED

WORK

SELF

NINJAS REPLY:ENERGY

ETHIC

RESPONSIBILITY

CLAP

CLAP


BACK IN TIME

NINJA CREED FOCUS





OBSTACLE COURSE #11

STRENGTH8 Pull Ups

Plank Holds20 Box Jumps

THE SCENE

BACK IN TIMEImagine today you have

traveled back in time. Stay away from your opponent

in this unfamiliar place.

GET CREATIVE!Think big boulders, caves,

and angry cavemen!

SAFETY TIPMake sure Ninjas can

do non-spotted stations on their own.

KICKS

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS

TRAMPOLINE


ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL


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FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

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TRAMPOLINE• Back Flip

BACK IN TIME

• Gainer Set• Vertical Wall Runs• Back Flip• Webster Roll

• Hink Vault• Wall Flip• Thief Vault• Bridges

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

• Jump Off of Beam• Cannonball Jumps• Honk Vault

• Thief Vault• Italian Job

• Vertical Wall Run• Pullover Progression• Monkey Vault

• Front Support Walks• Undershoot

• Front Sweep Kicks

• Front Flip

• Back Sweep Kicks

• Seat/Back Drops

PROGRESSIONSCart > Cart Step Together > RoundoffBack Handspring With Barrel > Spotted Back Handspring > Back HandspringPrecision Jumps > 180˚ Jumps > 360˚ JumpsRe-Grip Swings > Re-Grip 180˚ Swings > Flying GainerBridge > Kip UpJump Off Of Beam > Flip Off Of BeamPullover > Pullover Cast Back Hip CircleFront Support Walks > Front Support DipsSeat Drops > Seat Drop 180˚ > 180˚ Seat Drop > 180˚ Seat Drop 180˚ > Back DropBack Drop > Add Back FlipWebster Roll > Webster Flip

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FOCUSED

WORK

SELF

NINJAS REPLY:ENERGY

ETHIC

RESPONSIBILITY

CLAP

CLAP


WAREHOUSE

NINJA CREED FOCUS



WEEK 3Reach my full potential each day by pushing my mind, body and soul. DISCUSSION: What do you want to be when you grow up? What can you do to reach your goals?


OBSTACLE COURSE #12

STRENGTH15 Push Ups

Hollow Body Hold20 Squat Jumps

THE SCENE

WAREHOUSEImagine today you are in a

warehouse or factory. Avoid your opponent and get out of

the 5 story building.

GET CREATIVE!Vault over boxes, cat crawl

up crates, and balance on machinery.

SAFETY TIPAlways use a mat when

you’re flipping!

KICKS

FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS

BARSFOCUS SKILLS

TRAMPOLINE


ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL


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FLOORFOCUS SKILLS

BEAMFOCUS SKILLS


• Sumo Jumps

WAREHOUSE

• Scoot• Scissor Vault• Horizontal Wall Run• Front Flip

• Flying Ninja Roll• Wall Spin• Turn Vault• Ricochet

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

ADDITIONAL

• Handstand• Bear Crawl• Push Up Walk

• Palm Spin• Sword Holds

• Back Hip Circle• Front Support Walks• Cast Away

• Chin Ups• Flying Gainer• Palm Spin

• Sweep Kicks

• 180˚/ 360˚ Jumps

• Tornado Kicks

• Kip Ups

PROGRESSIONSCart > Cart Step Together > RoundoffBack Handspring With Barrel > Spotted Back Handspring > Back HandspringPrecision Jumps > 180˚ Jumps > 360˚ JumpsRe-Grip Swings > Re-Grip 180˚ Swings > Flying Gainer Cast Away > Cast Away 180˚ > Cast Away 360˚ Back Hip Circle > Back Hip Circle Undershoot Sumo Jump > Crash OutJump Off Of Beam > Flip Off Of BeamRound Kick > Round Kick 360˚Front Flip > Front Flip Step Out Into Cart/RoundoffScoot > Into Tornado Kick


EQUIPMENTWHAT’S THIS THING USED FOR?



Bar

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Floor Bar

Large Barrel

Small Barrel

Barrel on End

Beam

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Cartwheel Mat, Rug, Block

Cone

Hula Hoop

Cheese Mat

Cheese Mat Against Wall

Mailbox

Folded Panel Mat

Open Panel Mat

Panel Mat Tunnel

Climbing Rope

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Spotting Block

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Spring Board

Pacman

Half Circle

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Cheese/Wedge/Incline• Back handsprings• Ninja rolls• Bridge kick overs• Wall run (vertical/horizontal)• Wall spins• Landing for flying ninja roll• Landing for J step flat back

Panel Mats (Tunnel)• Precision jumps (two panel mats)• Cartwheel over (hands only on mat)• Clears• Box jumps• Bridge kick overs• Tunnel—army crawl through• Tunnel sideways—clears• Tunnel sideways—cartwheel over (try not to touch it)

Mailbox• Clears• Back bends• Flying ninja rolls

Barrel (various sizes) / Lemon• Back handsprings• Front handsprings• Flying ninja rolls• Back tuck drills• Handstands• Clears• Window escape

Spotting Block/Trapezoid• Vaults• Bridge kick overs• Cat crawl (under the bar)• Ninja Roll across• Clears• Kip up progression• Push Ups• Box Jumps• Kid up progression

French fries• Jump over (clears)• Hold for balance (walking across beam)• Hold up for height to kick at

EQUIPMENT & USES



Floor Bar• Handstands/pirouettes• Clears• Crawl under if high enough• Vaults for young ninjas• Under beam to create teeter totter

Resi mat or Folded Cheese/Wedge• Front flips/jump forward rolls• Bridge kick overs• Practice fall back for back drop

Mushroom• Straddle vault• Box jumps• Handstand walks

Spring Board• Run, Jump, Flip!

Floor Beam• Run across• Cartwheel on• Forward roll on• Jump side to side• Land on for rail (swing to rail)• Precision jumps• Two floor beams parallel - sideways bear crawl

Pacman• Handstand holds• Balance and tip out (need pic)• Vaults• Clears

Carpet Square/Cartwheel Block• Cartwheels• Handstand (rug)• Leg switches (block)

Half Circle• Balance• Clears

EQUIPMENT & USES


COMBOSNINJA MOVES NEVER LOOKED BETTER



NINJA COMBINATIONS: WHITE

• 360˚ jump from mat + Ninja roll + Safety vault + Safety vault

• Ninja roll + Ninja roll + Cart + Back roll

• Thief vault + Window escape + Cart + Back ninja roll • Precision jump (1/2 body length) + 180˚ precision jump + 180˚ precision jump + Back ninja roll • Front kick non-dominant leg + Front kick dominant leg + Cart + Back roll • Gargoyle hang + Ninja roll forward + Cat crawl (bar above head height) climb over • Thief vault + Ninja roll + Turn vault + Back ninja roll • Dive roll over obstacle + Wall spin progression 1 or 2 + Back ninja roll



NINJA COMBINATIONS: YELLOW

• Kong vault + Dive roll (over object) + Horizontal wall run + Ninja roll down wedge

• Kong vault + Front ninja roll down wedge + Cart + Back ninja roll Scoot + Hook kick + Cart + Cart

• Front hand spring + Ninja roll + Tornado kick + Cart

• Kong vault + Thief vault + Wall spin

• Window escape + Ninja roll + Front flip onto mat

• Precision jump 180˚ (1/2 body length) + Reverse precision jump 180˚ + Precision jump + 360˚ jump + Ninja roll

• Horizontal will run + Ninja roll + Dive roll + Window escape 180˚/360˚

• Front handspring over wedge + Handstand roll + Dive roll

• Thief vault + Vertical wall run jump to pit or mats on side + Backhand spring Speed vault + Window escape + Ninja roll + Tornado kick + Back roll



NINJA COMBINATIONS: GREEN

• Double Kong vault + Wall spin + Back ninja roll

• Hook kick + Tornado kick + Cart/round-off + Back flip

• Gargoyle + cart + Back hand spring

• Wrap around (pull over) + Push reverse (cast) + Swinging gainer

• Handstand walk (min. 4 steps) + Roll + Wall flip + Back roll

• Scoot kick + Hook + Cart + Back handspring + Back flip (or 2nd back handspring)

• Wall spin + Cart + Tornado kick

• Butterfly kick + Butterfly kick + Cart + Back flip



NINJA COMBINATIONS: BLUE

• J step swing back flip + Ninja roll forward + Cart + BHS

• Rail flip step out + Cart + Butterfly twist

• Front handspring + Front flip+ Ninja roll forward

• Cart/RO+ BHS + BHS + Back flip

• Double Kong vault + Wall flip layout + Back ninja roll


OBSTACLECOURSESREADY. SET. NINJA.



Bar

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Floor Bar

Large Barrel

Small Barrel

Barrel on End

Beam

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Cartwheel Mat, Rug, Block

Cone

Hula Hoop

Cheese Mat

Cheese Mat Against Wall

Mailbox

Folded Panel Mat

Open Panel Mat

Panel Mat Tunnel

Climbing Rope

Rug

Spotting Block

Spotting Block on End

Spring Board

Pacman

Half Circle

Resi



OBSTACLE COURSE: No.1 Can be set up in a circle or lines to conserve floor space

• Forward ninja roll on cheese• Cartwheel (rug/block/two X’s on floor)• Safety Vault over spotting block• Bear crawls from one rug to another hands and feet on floor bottom in the air try to keep legs straight (to help with stretching)• Flying ninja roll over small barrel and cheese• Wall run• Run in and out of cones/foam blocks




• Jump from one side of the floor beam to the other all the way down• Precision Jump from one panel mat to another (variation: add a 180˚ or 360˚ when jumping)• Ninja roll on cheese (forward or backward)• Army crawl through/under a panel mat tunnel• Handstand walk around barrel (walk feet on top or cartwheel to handstand)• Safety Vault over spotting block




• 180˚ or 360˚ jumps down the tumble track (3 on a small trampoline)• Jump, land and quick forward ninja roll• Back handspring over a barrel• Back ninja roll down a cheese• Clears over the mailbox• Cartwheel (rug/block/two X’s on floor)• Kong drill on top of spotting block, jump off (variation: king kong vault)




• Run across a low beam• King kong vault over spotting block• Run backwards on a low beam (if only one low beam: run backwards first)• Backward ninja roll down cheese• Safety vault on medium height beam, turn safety vault all the way down• Front support walks across high beam




• Ninja roll across a spotting block (work on the stand up and run out of it)• Horizontal wall run/ninja roll• Flying ninja roll• Jump over French fries (or jump ropes whatever you have)• Floor beam run across or backwards




• Run jump (on spring board) front tuck or forward roll onto resi mat/folded cheese mat• Quick steps• King kong vault• Precision jump onto a rail (panel mat to floor beam) Straddle vault over small barrel/mushroom• Ninja roll into cartwheel/roundoff (carpet/block/two X’s)




• Front handspring• Vertical wall run• Crawl through panel mat tunnel• Thief vault• Handstand walk around barrel roll out of it• Clear over any block/mat• Bear crawls from one rug to another hands and feet on floor bottom in the air try to keep legs straight (to help with stretching)




• 180˚/360˚ jumps from hula hoop to hula hoop (shapes on floor or just drawn circles)• Flying ninja roll• Cartwheel to handstand against wall or barrel• Roll out of it• Kong vault (can add a barrel or mat in front to stretch the kong vault for green ninjas)• Kick handstand on floor bar (spotted pirouette on bar)




• Jump from a panel mat to a cat crawl• Jump off and ninja roll• Window escape, ninja roll/180 backward ninja roll• Monkey vault over floor bar• Precision jump (two panel mats)• Handstand walk across a wall back to the beginning (if no wall handstand walk around a barrel)




• Clears over several mats of different• Vertical wall run• Backward ninja roll down cheese or on the floor into a back handspring (over barrel)• Bear crawls from one rug to another hands and feet on floor bottom in the air try to keep legs straight (to help with stretching)




• Jump front tuck onto resi/cheese mat• Jump 360˚ off of mat• Handstand walk (attempts) across opened• Panel mat Horizontal wall run• Back handspring step out (barrel) turn cartwheel• Jump on one foot from hula hoop to hula hoop




• If gym has a rope: Jump from a block and swing on rope. Land on another mat• Front handspring• Backward ninja roll• Run backwards on floor beam half way 180 jump run forward to end of beam• 180˚ precision jump• Ninja roll across spotting block• Crawl through panel tunnel mat


LIL’ NINJASHIDE ‘N’ SEEK WILL NEVER BE THE SAME



WARM UP IDEAS Animal Walks• Cheetah run• Bear walk – straight arms and legs to achieve a hamstring stretch• Crouching tiger – bear walk with bent arms and legs• Stink bug – bear walk sideways• Crab walk• Monkey walk – with arms arched downward, high knee walk

Ninja Blasts• Jumps

Ninja Kicks• Forwards, sideways, and backwards

Army Crawl

Dragon Tail• Lever

Dragon Kick• Lever hop, one legged handstand

Double Dragon Kick• Donkey kick/hand stand

Sneaky Ninjas• Follow the leader being quiet, sneaky, stealth

Hula Hoop Cars 1. Every ninja gets their own escape vehicle (hula hoop – hold the hula hoop by the sides while standing inside of it). 2. Drive the cars around (run), after a little bit, stop and park the car (drop the hoop). 3. Have the ninjas ninja blast out of the car and perform an important ninja skill……dragon tails, dragon kicks, hands in the middle of the hoop and double dragon kick feet around the hoop, balance on one foot, strike a ninja pose…… 4. Have fun with it! Ninja blast back into the car and do it all over again!



SKILLS FOR LIL’ NINJASStrength/Listening• Take turns• Ninja Stance (listening position)• Crabwalk• Push ups on spotting block• Recite Ninja Mantra w/ Trainer• Monkey bars/rope climb (be able to pull up and push on feet)• Kind to other Ninjas in class• Listens the first time• Rocks the Ninja stance• Great at making mistakes• Tries over and over • Ninja ready! (stand with arms behind their back)

Bars• Monkey Swings (progression for re-grip)• Bat Hangs• Monkey walks (hand travel)• 3 sec. chin hold• Pullover assisted• Swing land in hula hoop/circle (window escape progression)

Floor/ Wall• Ninja blast over barrel• Concept of cart• Backward Ninja roll down wedge• Precision jumps• Spider climb up the wall• Vertical wall run (one step)• Dragon tails/jump on one foot (progression for handstand)

Beam• Walk backward• Jump/jump over object (aka ninja blast)• Jump (ninja blast) 180˚• Double dragon kick back and fort• Dragon tail• Jump (ninja blast) on and off the length of the beam

Vault• Jump to stand• Fast run• Box jump (knee high)• Squat on trap/spotting block• Run & jump over an object (clear)

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CURRICULUM VERSION 2. JANUARY 2017

WEEK 1 & 2

NINJA CREED FOCUS



SUGGESTED LESSON PLANS

FLOOR • Precision Jumps onto mats • Bear Crawl • Handstand progression • Safety Vault progression • Ricochets BAR • Tucked hang (cannonball) • Walk feet up wall and pull chin to bar • Front support hold • Handstand progression (on floor) BEAM • Walk down beam • Bear crawl on beam • Precision jumps on floor beams • Handstand progression (on floor) TRAMPOLINE • Straight/sword jumps • Tuck/cannonball jumps • Long Jumps • Cart progression (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Front kicks

GAME IDEASpiderman Handstand

Hold Contest

PROPSBlock/ball to hold on

legs during tuck(cannonball) hang

FOCUS SKILLS

BEAR CRAWL &HANDSTAND

SAFETY TIPKeep fingers forward when

doing your handstand!


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WEEK 3 & 4

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Cart progression • Turn vault progression • 180˚ precision jumps onto mats • Flying ninja roll (Jumping dog roll) • Spiderman handstand on wall BAR • Gargoyle hang (drop and ninja roll) • Shimmy down bar with hands • Bat hang on bar and hold • Cart progression (on floor) BEAM • Cart/turn vault progressions over low beam • Kangaroo jumps on low beam • Bat hang underneath beam • Cart progression (on floor) TRAMPOLINE • Cart progression (on floor) • Seat drops • 180˚ jumps KICKS, ETC. • Front kicks alternating legs

GAME IDEARelay Races

(bear crawl, crab walk, sprint, precision jumps)

PROPSBean bags for beam to

kangaroo jump over

FOCUS SKILLS

CART &NINJA ROLL

SAFETY TIPMake sure you are lookingat the beam whenever you

are on the beam!

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WEEK 5 & 6

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Flying ninja roll (Jumping dog roll) • Safety Vault/Turn Vault progression • Clears over hurdles or mats • Cart progression • Spiderman Handstand BAR • Bat hang on bar • Chin hold on bar • Tuck hold on bar • Flying ninja roll (on floor) BEAM • Bat hang underneath beam • Bat crawl underneath beam • Kick holds on beam • Flying ninja roll progression (on floor) • Plank between two beams and shimmy down TRAMPOLINE • Forward rolls on trampoline • Long jumps • Barrel rolls down trampoline • Flying ninja roll (on floor) • Flying ninja roll onto mat from trampoline KICKS, ETC. • Back kicks

GAME IDEANinja Tag (play tag but

must stay on mats,cannot touch floor)

PROPSAnything you can use to have the ninjas “fly” over

for flying ninja roll. Can be a stuffed animal, ball, mat, etc.

FOCUS SKILLS

BAT HANG &FLYING NINJA ROLL

SAFETY TIPMake sure your head is outof the way when doing a

flying ninja roll!


WEEK 7 & 8

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Precision jumps on and over mats • Two footed jump onto mat • Long jump over mat (one and two footed) • Safety Vault • Ricochets BAR • Safety Vault over low bar • Shimmy down bar with hands (side or forward) • Jump to front support • Safety Vault (on floor) BEAM • Safety Vault over beam • Front support walk down beam • Kangaroo Jumps on beam • Jump onto low beam • Safety Vault (on floor) TRAMPOLINE • Seat drops • Straight jumps • Tuck Jumps • Long Jumps • Safety Vault (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Back kicks alternating legs

GAME IDEANinja Tag but instead

they have to JUMP frommat to mat!

PROPSPool noodle for them to

hold with one hand while they safety vault with the other. You can throw it to them also to work on their

throwing and catching skills!

FOCUS SKILLS

SAFETY VAULT& JUMPS

SAFETY TIPMake sure you bendyour knees when you

land a jump!

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WEEK 9 & 10

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Handstand progression • Climb onto mat, jump down and ninja roll • Bear crawl through cones • Spiderman handstand walk down wall • Safety/Turn Vault BAR • Horizontal (lying down feet on mat) pull ups • Spotted pull up pullover (using wall) • Straight leg hang (sword hang) • Handstand progression on floor • Spiderman handstand hold on wall BEAM • Bat hang/crawl underneath beam • Bear crawl down beam • 3-legged bear crawl down beam with help (one leg up) • Handstand progression • Spiderman handstand walk with feet on beam TRAMPOLINE • 180˚ jumps • 360˚ jumps (understanding) • Forward rolls on trampoline • Handstand progression (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Front kick, Front kick, Back kick, back kick!

GAME IDEAAfter a long day of upper body workouts, play a fun game! You can circle ninjas

up and throw a soft ball around to each other, or use a foam block. Try not to let the ball pass you! You have

to catch it! (teach them how to throw and catch safely!)

PROPSUse a ball for them to hold between their legs while doing spotted pull ups or spotted pullovers. THEN, use it for the ball game at

the end!

FOCUS SKILLS

PULL UPS/PULLOVERS & HANDSTANDS

SAFETY TIPAlways be safe when coming

down from the bar! Don’t want to hit your chinny chin chin!


WEEK 11 & 12

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Turn Vault • Cart progression • Vertical wall run • Sideways bear crawls • Back kicks alternating legs (with a backward leg lift to help with carts) BAR • Pullover with wall (spotted) • Cart (on floor) • Tuck hang (cannonball) • Gargoyle hang BEAM • Carts & turn vaults over low beam (down whole beam) • Use a floor beam and put one side on a mat to have them walk/bear crawl up an incline beam • Front support jumps on medium beam • Cart (on floor) • Vertical wall run (on wall if available) TRAMPOLINE • Sprints down trampoline • Carts on trampoline using cart block • Seat drops • Cart and turn vault (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Back kicks (straight up like needle kick)

GAME IDEASee who can run up the wall the highest! Use your hand to have them run up to high

five it!

PROPSUse a pool noodle and hold

it up for them to kick as they cart over! Also, use it as a goal for them to reach when running up the wall!

FOCUS SKILLS

VERTICAL WALLRUN & CART

SAFETY TIPMake sure you run up the wall like it is a ramp! (like a warped wall!) Always land on your feet

safely, no silly falling afterrunning up the wall.


WEEK 13 & 14

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Have them do multiple side rolls (not barrel rolls) in a row • Flying ninja rolls • Run backwards a few steps onto a wedge mat and ninja roll backwards • Roll underneath an obstacle if you can use mats or props! • Army crawl BAR • Army crawl under low bar • Gargoyle hang and drop into ninja roll • Front support walk or shimmy across bar • Ninja roll/flying ninja roll (on floor) BEAM • Walk down high beam and jump down into ninja roll • Army crawl underneath low beam • Bat hang underneath beam • Handstand/cart progression (on floor) • Precision jumps on floor beams or floor TRAMPOLINE • Ninja rolls on the trampoline (stay round!) • Jump down off of trampoline into ninja roll • Flying ninja roll off trampoline (onto wedge mat) • Cart progression (on floor) • Ninja roll and then army crawl (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Jumping front kicks! WHAM!

GAME IDEAArmy crawl races! Also you can play the “Ninja Game” and use “rolling ninja” as a command and have them perform a side roll when

“rolling ninja” is called out!

PROPSUse a stuffed animal and

tell them how they have to sneak (army crawl) past it

without it seeing them!(cannonball) hang

FOCUS SKILLS

NINJA ROLLS(FWD, SIDE & BACK)

& ARMY CRAWL

SAFETY TIPAlways use arms AND legs

when army crawling to prevent rug burn! Always protect your

head when rolling!


WEEK 15 & 16

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Honk vault • Ninjas sit on a mat and use their arms to help them spin • Balance on one foot on top of mat • 180˚ jumps over an obstacle • Handstand progression • Ricochet mats (jump from one mat to the other BAR • Spotted pullover with wall (or without) • Bat hang underneath (try pull ups to each ear!) • Window escape • Honk vault (on floor) • One footed hops between stations BEAM • Balance on one foot on low beam • Straddle low beam and jump on to low beam and repeat • Honk vault (on floor) • Front support hold on beam • Straight jumps on beam TRAMPOLINE • Jump on one foot in place • How high can you jump with two feet? • 180˚ jumps • Seat drops • Honk vault (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Jumping front kicks alternating legs

GAME IDEARelay races are great for one footed hops. Spread

knocked over cones around the floor and have them set

them in a line across the floor working together, then

have them run and jump over the “fence”

PROPSIf you have a lot of cones

you can use them to play a fun game game at the end

of class!

FOCUS SKILLS

BALANCE ON ONE FOOT & HONK VAULT

SAFETY TIPAlways be careful when

jumping on one foot! Be sure to land with your foot pointed forward or slightly turned out!


WEEK 17 & 18

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Handstand progression • Throw a ball or foam block to them and have them hold it, jump over a mat, and throw it back • Place cones in a zig-zag, Ninjas run through cones tapping the top of each as they run by alternating hands • Spiderman handstands • Crab walks BAR • Gargoyle hang • Jump to front support on bar • Sword hang on bar (pike) • Handstand progression (on floor) BEAM • Three legged bear crawl on beam • Have ninjas work on handstands with hands on mat, landing feet on floor beam • With hands on low beam, work on jumping back and forth over the beam • Drive down the beam holding a hula hoop while walking • Handstand progression (on floor) TRAMPOLINE • Zig-zag jumps down trampoline • Flying ninja roll or ninja roll off of trampoline • Handstand progression • Spiderman handstand KICKS, ETC. • Side kicks (have them kick a barrel mat)

GAME IDEAYou can play ring toss with rings and cones. You can

also have them go through a foam pit or obstacle course holding a ring (pizza) above

their head! Don’t let the pizza touch the foam or the floor! You can say that you are delivering the pizzas to

the ninja turtles, be creative!

PROPSUse rings, pool noodles, french fry mats, balls, or foam blocks during these two weeks and work on

throwing, holding straight, holding up, and throwing!

FOCUS SKILLS

HANDSTANDS &HAND-EYE

COORDINATION

SAFETY TIPAlways keep you eye on theball (or object) when you are catching it! Use two hands!


WEEK 19 & 20

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Run, jump and flying ninja roll! • Precision jumps to and from mats • Vertical wall run • Bear crawl • Vault (Ninja’s choice but must be safe!) BAR • Window escapes with and without obstacles • Shimmy down bar • Jump up and grab a bar • Cart progression (on floor) • Flying ninja roll (on floor) BEAM • Tuck hangs underneath high beam • Bear crawls on beam • Flying ninja roll (on floor) • Precision jumps on, off, and onto low beams • Run and jump off of low beam (Jump from one end of a floor beam to another floor beam if you can!) TRAMPOLINE • Long jumps • Run down trampoline and long jump off onto mat • Flying ninja roll off of trampoline onto wedge mat • Cart progression (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Let them be creative! Give them a barrel for a station and let them use their favorite kick!

GAME IDEASee who can hold onto a

bar the longest, if the space allows, have them all do it at

the same time!

PROPSUse a pile of foam blocks (brick wall), a few balls (bombs) to have them

window escape and flying ninja roll over.

FOCUS SKILLS

WINDOW ESCAPES & FLYING NINJA ROLL

SAFETY TIPAlways land on your feet when window escaping. If needed,

perform a ninja roll!

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WEEK 21 & 22

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • 180˚ jumps • Run a few steps backward and do a backward ninja roll onto a wedge mat • 180˚ jump into a back ninja roll (jump on floor or off of a mat) • Wall run onto higher mat, jump down and ninja roll • Cart progression • Turn Vault BAR • Gargoyle hang and hold • Walk feet up wall and do a pull up hold • Tuck hangs • 180˚ jumps off of panel/small mat BEAM • 180˚ jumps on low beam • Bat hang under beam, pull up to each ear 2-3 times • Kangaroo jumps down beam • Long steps down beam (add kick if you can!) TRAMPOLINE • 180˚ jumps • 360˚ jumps (understanding) • Cart progression (on floor) • Precision jumps (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • 180˚ jump kicks! These will be tough for the lil peeps, but it’s fun to work on!

GAME IDEAHave ninjas line up next to each other and have them all run forward. Yell “180!!”

and they have to stop, jump 180, and run the other way!

Keep going until theyfall over!

PROPSIf you have a stuffed animal or a small piece of anything,

use it as a “spider” or a “snake” something ninjas should stay away from!

Have them 180˚ over while keeping their eyes on it the

whole time!

FOCUS SKILLS

180’s &GARGOYLE HANGS

SAFETY TIPAlways stay tall when

doing 180˚ jumps! Keep yourshoulders above your hips

and your head aboveyour shoulders!


WEEK 23 & 24

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Safety vault alternating sides (also try 2-3 in a row) • Spiderman handstand, Handstand on cart block • Bear crawl weaving through cones • Precision jumps or two footed jump onto higher mat, jump down and ninja roll BAR • Jump front support, Front support dips • Turn vault over LOW bar (you can use a floor bar raised with a couple of mats or parallettes) • Cart progression (on floor) • Frog jumps (hands touch floor with a squat jump) BEAM • Bear crawl down beam (extend arms and body is long) • Booty Scooties (straddle beam and reach arms forward and push bottom up and forward down the beam) • Hands on low beam, jumping over the beam sideways while walking hands down beam • Plank walk with low & medium beams (hands on one beam, feet on the other, stomach faces down) • Safety vault (on floor) TRAMPOLINE • Seat drops, Tuck jumps, Safety vault x2 (on floor) • Spiderman handstand or handstand progression KICKS, ETC. • Front kicks, add punches in between!

GAME IDEASpiderman handstand hold contest!Who can stay up

the longest! You can make this a teamwork thing. Give them 20 seconds, and all ninjas have to stay up for

20 seconds. Somebody falls down? Restart the time! This

is tough but can be very rewarding for them working

together and rooting for each other.

PROPSGive them a pool noodle or a soft stick/french fry mat to hold during their safety

vaults. If you can throw it to them and have them throw

it back you can work on hand-eye coordination at

the same time!

FOCUS SKILLS

SAFETY VAULT &PUSHING MUSCLES

SAFETY TIPAlways push with your

shoulders, back, and belly!Not JUST your arms!

Push like a mad cat! Have thempractice being a mad cat.

(this can be quite comical)


WEEK 25 & 26

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Horizontal wall run (shoot for one step and a safe landing) • Forward roll down wedge to safety position • Ricochet with ricochet mats • Safety falls with a stand up (no hands) • You can also set ricochet mats up next to each other halfway through and have them run across them! • Turn Vault • Cart progression BAR • Front support and forward roll over bar (with help) • Feet on mat, straight body pull ups • Wall sit! Shins vertical, thighs horizontal, back on wall • Handstand progression (on floor) • Forward roll on wedge to safety position (on floor) BEAM • Run down low beam and jump off (ninja roll out of this) • Safety vault over medium beam • Bat hang/crawl underneath beam • Forward roll down wedge to safety position (on floor) TRAMPOLINE • Forward rolls down trampoline • Sumo jumps on the trampoline, but you have to be very careful and watch them! • Fwd. roll off trampoline onto wedge mat to safety position KICKS, ETC. • Side kicks! Have them kick a barrel over!

GAME IDEAYou can time them going through a little obstacle

course (you can just count out loud) and the winner gets 2 stamps. Let them all try 2 times if you have

enough time!

PROPSGive them a sticker for the top of their shirt near their neck and have them touch their chin to it whenever they do a forward roll!

FOCUS SKILLS

HORIZONTAL WALL RUN (RICOCHETS) &

FORWARD ROLLS

SAFETY TIPAlways land (or pass through) safety position when doing a FORWARD roll (not ninja roll) to keep your nose safe! “You guys look great the way you are, let’s keep it that way!”


WEEK 27 & 28

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Precision Jumps onto and off of mats • Bear Crawl • Handstand progression • Safety Vault progression • Ricochets BAR • Tucked hang (cannonball) • Walk feet up wall and pull chin to bar • Front support hold • Handstand progression (on floor) • Bear crawl forward, backward or sideways (on floor) BEAM • Walk down beam • Bear crawl on beam • Precision jumps on floor beams • Handstand progression (on floor) TRAMPOLINE • Straight/sword jumps • Tuck/cannonball jumps • Long Jumps • Cart progression (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Front kicks alternating legs

GAME IDEARelay races

(bear crawl, crab walk, sprint, precision jumps)

PROPSBean bags for beamto bear crawl over

FOCUS SKILLS

BEAR CRAWL& HANDSTAND

SAFETY TIPAlways push with your whole hand when handstanding or bear crawling, not just your

fingers! Or else you can really hurt your fingers!

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WEEK 29 & 30

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Cart progression • Turn vault progression • 180˚ precision jumps onto mats • Flying ninja roll (Jumping dog roll) • Spiderman handstand on wall BAR • Gargoyle hang (drop and ninja roll) • Shimmy down bar with hands • Bat hang on bar and hold • Cart progression (on floor) BEAM • Cart/turn vault progressions over low beam • Kangaroo jumps on low beam • Bat hang underneath beam • Cart progression (on floor) TRAMPOLINE • Cart progression (on floor) • Seat drops • 180˚ jumps • Jump down from trampoline and ninja roll on wedge mat KICKS, ETC. • Back kicks! These are great for carts because we use TWO back kicks in a cart!

GAME IDEASneaky ninjas! Similar to

red light-green light. Turn away from ninjas and have them sneak. Before turning around say something like,

“Do I hear ninjas?!” and make sure they are stopped when you turn around! Or

actually let them sneak until you hear them and turn around and catch them!

PROPSSometimes you just have to throw stuff at your lil ninjas! If you have foam blocks or something soft and silly,

throw them at (don’t decap-itate) your lil ninjas for some

great laughs and happy campers! Be nice though,

and try not to let them throw them at each other. They get to throw things

when they become a ninja trainer.. After all, that’s why you did all of your training

to become one, right?

FOCUS SKILLS

CART &NINJA ROLL

SAFETY TIPAlways keep your head safe

when ninja rolling! It may feel okay to put your head down on a mat, but what if you were at

the playground?


WEEK 31 & 32

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Flying ninja roll (Jumping dog roll) • Safety Vault/Turn Vault progression • Clears over hurdles or mats • Cart progression • Spiderman Handstand • You can also have two flying ninja roll stations in a row so they get up and go after their first one! Be fast! BAR • Bat hang on bar (pull up to each ear) • Chin hold on bar • Tuck hold on bar • Flying ninja roll (on floor) BEAM • Bat hang underneath beam • Bat crawl underneath beam • Kick holds on beam • Flying ninja roll progression (on floor) • Plank between two beams and shimmy down TRAMPOLINE • Forward rolls on trampoline • Long jumps • Barrel rolls down trampoline • Flying ninja roll (on floor) • Flying ninja roll onto mat from trampoline KICKS, ETC. • Back kicks



PROPSAnything you can use to have the ninjas “fly” over

for flying ninja roll. Can be a stuffed animal, ball, mat, etc.

FOCUS SKILLS

BAT HANG &FLYING NINJA ROLL

SAFETY TIPMake sure that you JUMP with two feet when doing a flying ninja roll! You can’t FLY if you don’t JUMP! (superman has to

jump off of the ground, batman has to jump to glide, spiderman has to jump and sling his web before “flying”) BE CREATIVE!

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WEEK 33 & 34

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Precision jumps on and over mats • Two footed jump onto mat • Long jump over mat (one and two footed) • Safety Vault x2 • Ricochets BAR • Safety Vault over low bar • Shimmy down bar with hands (side or forward) • Jump to front support • Safety Vault (on floor) BEAM • Safety Vault over beam (over and back 3 times moving down the beam) • Front support walk down beam • Kangaroo Jumps on beam • Jump onto low beam • Safety Vault (on floor) TRAMPOLINE • Seat drops • Straight jumps • Tuck Jumps • Long Jumps • Safety Vault (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Jumping front kicks! HIIIII-YA!



PROPSPool noodle for them to

hold with one hand while they safety vault with the other. You can throw it to them also to work on their

throwing and catching skills!

FOCUS SKILLS

SAFETY VAULT& JUMPS

SAFETY TIPAlways keep moving forward when coming out of a safety vault! This way you are less likely to twist your ankle!


WEEK 35 & 36

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Handstand progression • Climb onto mat, jump down and ninja roll • Bear crawl through cones • Spiderman handstand walk down wall • Safety/Turn Vault x2 BAR • Horizontal (lying down feet on mat) pull ups • Spotted pull up pullover (using wall) • Straight leg hang (sword hang) • Handstand progression on floor • Spiderman handstand hold on wall BEAM • Bat hang/crawl underneath beam • Bear crawl down beam • 3-legged bear crawl down beam with help (one leg up) • Handstand progression • Spiderman handstand walk with feet on beam TRAMPOLINE • 180˚ jumps • 360˚ jumps (understanding) • Forward rolls on trampoline • Handstand progression (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Front kick, punch, punch, front kick! Can they remember that without you saying it every time?

GAME IDEASpiderman Handstand hold

contest. Have each ninja try it separately, and add their times together when

counting out loud. (for example: 1,2,3...17,18! NEXT! 19,20,21...33,34! NEXT!) See if you can get to 100! That’s

a big number!

PROPSHave the ninjas hold

something between their legs when jumping into a handstand! Foam blocks, scarves, and pool noodle

pieces work great!

FOCUS SKILLS

PULL UPS/PULLOVERS & HANDSTANDS

SAFETY TIPMake sure you pull until your

belly button is on the bar!You can hurt yourself

(especially boys) if you onlypull to your hips on a pullover. Be intentional, but appropriate,

when explaining this.

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WEEK 37 & 38

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Turn Vault • Cart progression x3 • Vertical wall run • Sideways bear crawls • Back kicks alternating legs (with a backward leg lift to help with carts) BAR • Pullover with wall (spotted) • Tuck hang (cannonball) • Gargoyle hang • Chin hold on bar BEAM • Carts and turn vaults over low beam (down entire beam) • Use a floor beam and put one side on a mat to have them walk/bear crawl up an incline beam • Front support jumps on medium beam • Vertical wall run (on wall if available) TRAMPOLINE • Sprints down trampoline • Carts on trampoline using cart block • Seat drops KICKS, ETC. • Side kick! Have them kick a barrel with the bottom of their foot sideways!

GAME IDEAYou can play ninja hoops! Set out 6 (or more if you are playing with a couple

of classes) hula hoops. Have the ninjas run around through them and you can count down (or as I prefer, sing or hum a sweet song) And the ninjas have to stop

in a hoop when you are done. Take away 1 hoop each time, so that ninjas

have to stand in hoops with other kids. Once it’s down to one hoop, see if you can lift the hoop up and over them

while they stand inthe middle!

PROPSYou can use rings, carpet squares, or chalk lines to

work on stretching out their carts! Long carts means long muscles, and long

muscles are strong muscles!

FOCUS SKILLS

VERTICAL WALLRUN & CART

SAFETY TIPNever try to run up the wall

with a straight leg! You can hurt your knee (hyperextend) this way! Remember to run up the

wall like it is a ramp!


WEEK 39 & 40

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Have them do multiple side rolls (not barrel rolls) in a row • Flying ninja rolls • Run backwards a few steps onto a wedge mat and ninja roll backwards • Roll underneath an obstacle if you can use mats or props! • Army crawl BAR • Army crawl under low bar • Gargoyle hang and drop into ninja roll • Front support walk or shimmy across bar • Ninja roll/flying ninja roll (on floor) • Spotted pull ups BEAM • Walk down high beam and jump down into ninja roll • Army crawl underneath low beam • Bat hang underneath beam • Handstand/cart progression (on floor) • Precision jumps on floor beams or floor TRAMPOLINE • Ninja rolls on the trampoline (stay round!) • Jump down off of trampoline into ninja roll • Flying ninja roll off trampoline (onto wedge mat) • Cart progression (on floor) • Ninja roll and then army crawl (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Front kick, front kick, back kick, back kick, ninja roll!

GAME IDEANinja game! Add in some

of your own! Also, you can say ninja roll ninja and have them all do a ninja roll with no mat (make sure they are

rolling across their back sideways, not forward

rolling) AND MAKE SURE THEY SPREAD OUT!

PROPSUse a pool noodle or

something you can hold for the ninjas to army crawl underneath! Make sure it is something light and soft so you can thump them with it every once in a while to keep them on their toes!

(or bellies, I suppose)

FOCUS SKILLS

NINJA ROLLS(FWD, SIDE & BACK)

& ARMY CRAWL

SAFETY TIPAlways push with your whole hand when handstanding or bear crawling, not just your

fingers! Or else you can really hurt your fingers!

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WEEK 41 & 42

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Honk vault • Ninjas sit on a mat and use their arms to help them spin! • Balance on one foot on top of mat • 180˚ jumps on one foot • Handstand progression BAR • Spotted pullover with wall (or without) • Bat hang underneath (try pull ups to each ear!) • Window escape • Honk vault (on floor) • One footed hops between stations BEAM • Balance on one foot on low beam • Straddle low beam and jump on to low beam and repeat • Honk vault (on floor) • Front support hold on beam • One footed hops on floor beam TRAMPOLINE • Jump on one foot in place • How high can you jump with two feet? • 180˚ jumps • Seat drops • Honk vault (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Front kick holds!

GAME IDEALine ninjas up and have

them kick, punch, sprawl to their belly (in a lil ninja

fashion) and jump with their trainer! Be loud, they LOVE

to be loud! Hii-yah!

PROPSCan they hold a rubberfloor marker/something

small on their leg when they balance on one foot?

Be calm, it helps!

FOCUS SKILLS

BALANCE ON ONE FOOT & HONK VAULT

SAFETY TIPAlways keep moving forward when coming out of a safety vault! This way you are less likely to twist your ankle!


WEEK 43 & 44

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Handstand progression • Throw a ball or foam block to them and have them hold it, jump over a mat, and throw it back • Place cones in a zig-zag, Ninjas run through cones tapping the top of each as they run by alternating hands • Spiderman handstands • Crab walks BAR • Gargoyle hang • Jump to front support on bar • Sword hang on bar (pike) • Handstand progression (on floor) • Hang on bar and pick up a block or other object with feet BEAM • Three legged bear crawl on beam • Handstands with hands on mat, landing on floor beam • With hands on low beam, work on jumping back and forth over the beam • Drive down the beam holding a hula hoop while walking TRAMPOLINE • Zig-zag jumps down trampoline • Flying ninja roll or ninja roll off of trampoline • Handstand progression & spiderman handstand • Flying ninja roll onto mat from trampoline KICKS, ETC. • Kick while holding onto a pool noodle (like a sword) or a ball (like a ninja star)

GAME IDEAGet ninjas in a circle and toss a small, safe object

around to each other. Catch it when it comes to you and make good throws to your

classmates!

PROPSUse a stuffed animal or

something grabbable with two feet to pick up when

they hang on the bar!

FOCUS SKILLS

HANDSTANDS &HAND-EYE

COORDINATION

SAFETY TIPAlways use arms AND legs

when army crawling to prevent rug burn! Always protect your

head when rolling!


WEEK 45 & 46

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Run, jump and flying ninja roll! • Precision jumps to and from mats (challenge distance) • Vertical wall run • Bear crawl • Vault (ninja’s choice but must be safe!) BAR • Window escapes with and without obstacles • Shimmy down bar • Jump up and grab a bar • Five squat jumps BEAM • Tuck hangs underneath high beam • Bear crawls on beam • Flying ninja roll (on floor) • Precision jumps on, off, and onto low beams • Run and jump off of low beam (jump from one end of a floor beam to another floor beam if you can!) TRAMPOLINE • Long jumps • Run down trampoline and long jump off onto mat • Flying ninja roll off of trampoline onto wedge mat • Cart progression (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Ninjas choice! Set up a barrel, or hold a small mat and let them kick it with their favorite kick! Just make sure it is a safe one!

GAME IDEABuilders and bulldozers! Spread a bunch of cones

(standing and knocked over) around the area. Split nin-

jas into two teams, builders (Have to stand cones up one at a time that are knocked over) and bulldozers (Have to knock over cones WITH

THEIR HANDS one at a time that are standing). Let them start, count to 10 and count up your cones to see which

team won!

PROPSUse a pool noodle, have

them window escape over it! Or hold two pool noodles and make them go through

the middle!

FOCUS SKILLS

WINDOW ESCAPES & FLYING NINJA ROLL

SAFETY TIPAlways look around before

running for a flying ninja roll, ninjas have to be careful notto bump into other ninjas!


WEEK 47 & 48

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • 180˚ jumps & 180˚ jump into a back ninja roll • Use a pool noodle or something you can hold for the Ninjas to army crawl underneath! • Wall run onto higher mat, jump down and ninja roll • Cart progression • Turn Vault BAR • Gargoyle hang and hold (can you do it without touching your feet to the bar?) • Walk feet up wall and do a pull up hold • Tuck hangs • 180˚ jumps off of panel/small mat • Spiderman handstand BEAM • 180˚ jumps on low beam • Bat hang under beam, pull up to each ear 2-3 times • Kangaroo jumps down beam • Long steps down beam (add kick if you can!) • Wall sit on a wall if available. TRAMPOLINE • 180˚ jumps • 360˚ jumps (understanding) • Precision jumps KICKS, ETC. • 180 jump kicks! (these will be tough for the lil peeps)

GAME IDEAHave ninjas line up next to each other and have them all run forward. Yell “180!!”

and they have to stop, jump 180, and run the other way! Keep going until they fall

over!

PROPSHave ninjas hold a stuffed animal, or something of

the sort, between their legs when gargoyle hanging!

FOCUS SKILLS

180’s &GARGOYLE HANGS

SAFETY TIPAlways keep your head in

when swinging or gargoyle hanging on a bar! Your body

is stronger this way and it will help keep you on the bar!


WEEK 49 & 50

NINJA CREED FOCUS




FLOOR • Safety vault alternating sides (also try 2-3 in a row) • Handstand on cart block & spiderman handstand • Bear crawl weaving through cones • Precision jumps or two footed jump onto higher mat, jump down and ninja roll • Mat pushes! Use a panel mat or a non velcro side of a ninja mat and push it across the floor! BAR • Jump front support • Front support dips • Turn vault over LOW bar (you can use a floor bar raised with a couple of mats or parallettes) • Five Frog jumps (hands touch floor with a squat jump) BEAM • Bear crawl down beam (extend arms and body is long) • Booty Scooties (straddle beam and reach arms forward and push bottom up and forward down the beam) • Hands on low beam, jumping over the beam sideways while walking hands down beam • Plank walk with low & medium beams (hands on one beam, feet on the other, stomach faces down) • Duck underneath high beam TRAMPOLINE • Seat drops & tuck jumps • Spiderman handstand or handstand progression • Safety vault x2 (on floor) KICKS, ETC. • Handstand kicks!

GAME IDEARelay races using different

animal runs! Dogs, cats, bears, lemurs, monkeys,

birds, dinosaurs,BE CREATIVE!

PROPSHold a pool noodle for

them to kick when they do their handstand kicks or

handstands!

FOCUS SKILLS

SAFETY VAULT &PUSHING MUSCLES

SAFETY TIPLook where your feet are

going to land when you do ahandstand! If you don’t you

could step in an elephant pie!


WEEK 51 & 52

NINJA CREED FOCUS

WEEK 51Help others grow to the next level.DISCUSSION: How can we help others grow?



FLOOR • Horizontal wall run (aim for one step and a safe landing) • Forward roll down wedge to safety position x3 in a row • Ricochet with ricochet mats • Safety falls with a stand up (no hands) • You can also set ricochet mats up next to each other halfway through and have them run across them! • Cart progression BAR • Front support and forward roll over bar (with help) • Feet on mat, straight body pull ups • Wall sit! Shins vertical, thighs horizontal, back on wall • Handstand progression (on floor) • Forward roll on wedge to safety position (on floor) BEAM • Run down low beam and jump off (ninja roll out of this) • Safety vault over medium beam • Bat hang/crawl underneath beam • Forward roll down wedge to safety position (on floor) • Bear crawl under high beam (use cones so that ninjas have to weave!) TRAMPOLINE • Forward rolls down trampoline • Sumo jumps on the trampoline but you have to be very careful and watch them! • Fwd roll off trampoline onto wedge mat to safety position KICKS, ETC. • Jumping kicks! (sideways, backward, or forward) Make sure you look cool (and stay safe) doing it!

GAME IDEAPlay the color game! Set out a few mats of varying colors.

Turn around, count down from 5 or 10, and let ninjas find a mat to stand on. If

you say the color they are standing on they have to do 10 big tuck jumps or squat jumps. Conditioning is fun!

This is not a punishment this is a game!

PROPSUse a small mat, toy, or draw

something on the wall run mat with chalk. have them

run over it without touching it! Maybe it’s a decorative

plant, maybe its an alligator taking a nap, you decide!

FOCUS SKILLS

HORIZONTAL WALL RUN (RICOCHETS) &

FORWARD ROLLS

SAFETY TIPAlways land your wall runs

safely! We have to stay on our feet, we should not fall over

after running on the wall!

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