USA Ninja Challenge Durham

Durham, 1810 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy A, Durham, NC 27707 | ★ 4.8 (105 Review)

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About the Club

Welcome to USA Ninja Challenge Durham (Ninja Durham)—the ultimate children’s ninja gym where kids ages 2 to 17 can jump, climb, and conquer exciting, ninja-inspired obstacles! Our classes, parties, and camps blend fitness, fun, and skill-building, with thrilling challenges like the warped wall, cargo net, and balance steps. Perfect for young gymnastics fans or energetic kids, our program builds strength, agility, and confidence in a supportive environment.

As a family-owned, community-focused gym, USA Ninja Challenge Durham is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive space for kids to grow at their own pace. Whether you're looking for after-school fun, a unique birthday venue, or a camp, join us and let your kids unleash their inner ninja.

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Reviews

Sarah Keiger

★ 5

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Dean Dodson

★ 4

Stopped in while in town to observe granddaughter. Impressed with setup. Appeared to be very good for the kids.

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Sheila Casey

★ 5

Wonderful classes for my 6 year old son. It is interesting, challenging and open-ended so he can always work on getting better at the different skills. Great owner and people!

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Courtney Eason

★ 5

My kid loves classes at Ninja Challenge, and I love the environment and coaching the team provides. It’s a very welcoming and affirming environment for kids of all ages and abilities. Highly recommend!

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Karthi K. Natarajan

★ 5

My child has attended ninja competitions here and we’ve met many of the athletes and coaches here. The coaches are outstanding and supportive and have even coached our gym’s kids when we’ve needed help. They produce great ninja athletes and even more important, the athletes are also great kids - supportive of other athletes and always demonstrating great sportsmanship. Would highly recommend!!

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Becca Moussa

★ 5

My kids have developed patience, resilience, grit, friendship, team spirit, confidence, and muscles at this gym over the years! The coaches really show care and attention. Would give 6 stars if I could!

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Kathy Finnell

★ 5

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James J

★ 5

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Ryan Runestad

★ 5

The coaches all have high energy and make it so fun for the kids.

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Lauren Fine

★ 5

A fantastic experience for our older toddler (2 and then 3 year-old) -- he got to expend energy while learning new skills and being challenged, in an age-appropriate, safe, and fun environment. The coaches are terrific and the gym is great with communication. Would highly recommend, especially for particularly high-energy kids like ours!

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Jacob Nast

★ 5

Ninja challenge Durham is awesome! Our oldest daughter has been going for over a year now and the coaches have been supportive and professional each and every time we show up to burn some kid energy and learn some new skills. The equipment has been well maintained and every class has been a different setup to keep things fresh and new. Can’t wait for our youngest to start when she’s old enough.

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Mario Vidich

★ 5

We have been going to this gym 4 years now, if you want your kid to excel physically and mentally, this is the place to be! Coaches are hands on with each kid, pushing them to do more and guiding them as well. On top of all that gym produced multiple champions!

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Melanie Richichi

★ 5

We’ve been part of the Ninja Durham family for a year now, and I continue to be blown away by every aspect of this gym. The owner’s passion and commitment to creating a positive, encouraging environment for kids is evident in everything—from the thoughtful class structure to the welcoming community vibe.

The instructors are not only highly skilled in ninja training but also truly gifted with children. They know how to challenge each student while still making it fun and supportive. Since joining, I’ve watched my child grow tremendously—not just in strength and coordination, but also in confidence and social maturity.

Ninja Durham is so much more than a gym—it’s a place where kids thrive. We’re incredibly grateful to be part of it.

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Alexandrea Lassiter

★ 5

We love ninja! They have a homeschool class where our son thrives and adores his teammates. He also loves free play Sundays. This was the first activity we found for our son that wasn't full of macho junk and bad messaging for boys. The instructors use positive language and encouragement to help kids success and they encourage them to do their personal best and always strive for more. The owner Stephen has gone above and beyond to make all of the families feel welcome and he has hear feedback about programing and met the needs of each child. I'm tremendously impressed with the entire operation. Highly recommend sending your kids here! The courses are really great and they change regularly keeping our kids engaged. The space is air conditioned and clean, colorful and inviting. The kids are able to play after class in the hangout area and there's tons of space for parents to sit and work or watch their kids swing around. Fantastic space for mental and physical fitness!

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Jen Katzir

★ 5

My 5 year old loves her weekly class at Ninja Challenge. They are terrific at guiding the group through challenges, building their confidence, and having fun!

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Hannah Dimsdale

★ 5

Love this gym! Very welcoming and accommodating. Very attentive in classes. This is the only sport my son willingly goes to. And he runs into it every week

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Kesson Anderson

★ 5

Everyone at Ninja Challenge Durham was incredibly helpful and supportive as we worked to determine if the Junior and Side Kick classes were a good fit for our son. Coach Brandon was patient, understanding, and flexible, as were all the other coaches, and worked hard to make sure our son was supported in his first few classes. Thank you for the care and attention that you give young students as they learn how to engage in Ninja class!

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Cindi Honeycutt

★ 5

Great class for preschoolers! Highly recommend this as a great place to let your 4-5 year old get out energy and gain some confidence! It's a very laid back setting and our kids have really enjoyed the 4-5 year old class.

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Kristin Baker

★ 5

We absolutely love USA Ninja challenge! Our daughter has been going twice a week for two years, and the skills she has (laches, warped wall, balance exercises) are unbelievable. The coaches are all fantastic and really develop great relationships with the kids. Camps are excellent too - highly recommend trying this place!

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Sara Wile

★ 5

We went to my nephews birthday party here and it was a great experience!

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Adam Lynch

★ 5

Our kid loves it and the staff are super friendly

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Jessica Braverman

★ 5

My oldest started classes here in 2021 and we cannot recommend this place highly enough. The quality of the staff/coaches is incredible and my kids have so much fun here. It's both wonderful for a fun sport and a way for kids to let out their energy, as well as providing top notch coaching for the kids who want to be competitive. IMO it's the best ninja gym in the Triangle for a fun, supportive, and quality experience.

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surrendertoflow

★ 5

I was nervous about signing my sensitive son up for ninja class, but wanted to get him moving. I contacted the owner to ask him about my concerns about the messaging the kids might get there and his kindness and openness absolutely floored me! He is a rare gem in the physical/sports world! And on top of that he and the coaches were open and kind about incorporating feedback to improve the structure of the class, which they 100% did! I HIGHLY recommend this gym!

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Tracy Hull

★ 5

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Becky Stancill

★ 5

Took my 5 year old Granddaughter for a “Try It Out” class. She LOVED! Hoping she can get off the waitlist and into a class.
The instructors were kid-friendly and very enthusiastic. Great program.

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Nick Eubank

★ 5

So much fun! The coaches are amazing, and our kiddo just LOVES all the challenges!

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Adi Molvin

★ 5

Amazing ninja gym with fun obstacles and fabulous coaching staff

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Nico Johnson (Nico)

★ 5

This place has been a safe haven and outlet for my introverted kids who desperately need physical exercise that we can reliably provide.
The coaches are wonderful and have really mentored our 3 boys.
They even encouraged them to enter the competitions, where my kiddos have found themselves standing on the podium with medals!
So happy we chose to check out this gym.
It Is, unfortunately, children only. I have asked numerous times if they would allow adults to train...I certainly would.

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Betsy Tyler

★ 5

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D Ryan Anderson

★ 5

Great place for kids to learn important physical skills

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Chuck Hoover

★ 5

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Angie Michaels

★ 5

My son is a 4-year-old with a lot of energy and we loooove this place! He’s done a few other organized programs (music, soccer, swim) but both he and we enjoy this one the most. The space is clean, the instructors are so enthusiastic, and it’s a good balance of free and structured play. Adults do need to participate, but honestly that’s made it more fun. Highly recommend!

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Ken Rubin

★ 5

Lots of ninja warrior activities even classes for 2 yr Olds! They make it fun for the very young!

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Michael Tieso

★ 5

My daughter loves this place.

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Nicolai Frost Jacobsen

★ 5

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Amy Swartzer

★ 5

I’ve been taking my kids here for years (with a pause during Covid) and we all love it. The coaches are great! It’s a friendly, encouraging place for my kids to try new things and grow not just physically, but emotionally too.

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Scott Novak

★ 5

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Sandy Shaw

★ 5

My son loves it! They help them set goals and grow with their levels of difficulty. He is always excited to see how he has ranked. They are constantly changing and adding to the course. The staff is also energetic and encouraging.

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Simone Rossi

★ 5

We love this place. The coaches are amazingly good with the youngest kids. It's always fun to watch the kids going through the obstacle courses. And there is room to sit down inside and work. Just great!

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Andru Dubose

★ 5

I'm not signed up yet I was in there today with all my friends because I live at South square town homes

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Ashlee B.T.

★ 5

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Adrienne Tegreeny

★ 5

My child has been taking classes for almost a year and loves it. The instructors are amazing with the kids. I also love that it's the same coaches every week so my son has that consistency.

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Christian Espinosa

★ 4

Les falta personal para emergencias. Si un niño se lastima son ellos mismos los que los atienden.

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Joanne Perez

★ 4

The coaches were very kind and their gym was uniquely interesting.

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Kerstin N.

★ 5

We’ve been extremely happy with this program. Our young kids love going to class, and it is really rewarding to see them practice and improve each week. The coaches are great with the kids too!

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Nawal Giauda

★ 4

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Kimberly

★ 4

The guy who just got there was veryyy nice to me and all the kids while the other guy who has been longer there was nice but he was a little bit mean with the kids.

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Han VanderHart

★ 5

Love. Ninja. Challenge! Our children have taken weekly classes during the school year and attended two summer camps in 2022. The staff are INCREDIBLE—kind and fun and challenging! We’ve had a consistently wonderful experience here, and plan to continue attending classes and camps.

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Sara Hagmann

★ 5

Instructors are great with kids, my 6yo had a blast

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Jon Faber

★ 5

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Aaron Fisher

★ 5

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Amanda Avery

★ 5

The instructors are kind and patient. The space is perfect for active kids. They are having so much fun :)

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Allie Boyd

★ 4

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Jay Williams

★ 1

My 10 year old son liked this place… unfortunately, the staff is not equipped to deal with children. No training at all, as confirmed by the owner via personal conversation. My son learned the term “suck my dick” while attending one of their camps.
Just beware. Not a bad venue, but the folks interacting with your kids are less than appropriate.

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Jonathan Ptachcinski

★ 5

These guys do a great job! Our daughter has been taking classes there and also doing an occasional competition. They have a good number of obstacles and will change them around enough to keep things interesting. The competition wasn't set up in a traditional ANW format where once you fall you're out, rather you got points for every obstacle completed (or at least for getting part of the obstacle done). Was really well done and a great confidence booster.

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Amanda Chunco Ferris

★ 5

My 12 year old takes classes here and we love it! The instructors are positive and encouraging, and it's a great place to build skills and do something athletic in a supportive and non-competitive atmosphere! It's been a very good fit for my kid who hates team sports but loves the focus on achieving personal goals!

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Chester Capps

★ 5

Love this place and my kid does too!

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Collage and Wood, Inc.

★ 5

We drive from Fayetteville every day for a week to attend this ninja camp, it’s that awesome. My son loves growing his ninja skills and I like the me time 😂. This is our second weeklong camp this summer and we will definitely be back next year! Thanks guys!

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Laura Edwards

★ 5

My daughter absolutely loves her ninja class. The instructors are attentive and super encouraging. I can see the confidence building just as much as her muscle strength!

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Kelly Iannello

★ 5

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Ethan Katrincic

★ 5

I go to camp here all the time, it is a great place when kids are out of school and on break. There are countless of activities and it is always a good work out for your kids. They also do classes almost everyday. You do obstacles to earn levels. Masks are required as of now and they constantly sanatize. Just a great place all in all!

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Russell Burnett

★ 5

Our kid has a great time there!

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Steven Marinero

★ 5

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Zella Magoo

★ 5

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Kirk Bryson

★ 5

Great for kids

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Aubergine Smith

★ 5

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Robert Morrison

★ 5

It's real and challenging and fun. Instructor worked excellently with the kids; had them guessing and laughing.

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Elizabeth Buckley

★ 5

This concept at this gym is brilliant: the kids are able to reach different "levels" for each obstacle, which provides a sense of accomplishment and motivation in every class! The instructors are cool and the owner is extremely helpful. My daughter is among the youngest in her age group and quite shy, but she loves attending Ninja class and has gained a good bit of confidence in a short time. Couldn't be happier with this class.

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Charles Smith

★ 5

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Space Buddha

★ 5

Great!

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logan messer

★ 5

Fun spot to drop off the kid in your life with endless energy and get back a exhausted child. Great for children with sensory issues.

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Jennifer Mahood

★ 5

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Tyler Frankenstein

★ 4

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Cynthia Williams

★ 5

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Claire McPherson

★ 5

Perfect place for 11-12 year olds. The instructors were great and kept all the kids engaged and challenged. Clean gym and the staff was very helpful for helping to setup for the party.

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Trent Leonard

★ 5

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Zoe McElligott

★ 4

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Cyndi Taves

★ 5

Kids had a great time with the birthday party.

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Robbie Edwards

★ 5

Had a birthday party there. Staff was amazing. Facilities were clean. Kids had a great time.

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Cameran Ladd

★ 5

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Devon Pelto

★ 5

Fun ninja challenges and great instructors! My six year old loved his first class and can't wait to be back.

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Glen Newsome

★ 5

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Kristin D

★ 4

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JB Bentz

★ 5

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Eileen Gilbert

★ 5

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Wes & Kelly Stewart

★ 5

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Jeremy Whitley

★ 5

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Ollie

★ 3

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Al Bryant (Al Be)

★ 4

Friendly staff who were great instructors to the kids. It's clear that safety is a primary concern here and they did a good job keeping kids on track without being too assertive and taking the fun out. Will be going back.

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Shaun Bailie

★ 4

My 8 year old sister loves it here. Excellent for kids too exercise and have fun.

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Matthew Clayton

★ 4

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Ryan Burch

★ 5

My son is in week two and this is awesome! They change up the routines so it stays fresh for the kids, and this is high energy multi level workouts for the kids. A super fun environment and a great place to take your child without worrying about high impact injuries.

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Saeed

★ 5

This place is awesome also they have WiFi and good obstacles I tried them cause IMA kid.

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Christine Bouck

★ 5

We had a superhero birthday party here and had such a great time we also had our Girl Scout end of year celebration here too. Both events were so much fun! The staff is excellent. They help each child achieve to their comfort level. All the activities are tailored to your group and well supervised. The scheduling process is easy too. I highly recommend it.

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Beth Rojas

★ 5

Kids really like it. It's bright and colorful with lots of fun things to climb and jump. The coaches are nice.

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Brian Totten

★ 5

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Victoria Smith

★ 5

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Casey Yo

★ 5

Our daughters have really enjoyed taking ninja classes at USA ninja challenge. There is a nice emphasis on stretching and warming up properly. They learn to work on specific skills, slowly improving their abilities. They are definitely sore and tired after class! One of the instructors is headed to Miami to be on the American Ninja show which is super inspiring for the kids.

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Ana Becerra

★ 5

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Kevin Murphy

★ 4

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Robert Hopper

★ 5

This is effectively a world class facility for kids to enjoy being active. Regardless of other sports interests nothing is better for increasing athleticism than the training that takes place at USA Ninja Challenge.
Dedicated staff and ownership ensures the kids are in a challenging and safe environment where becoming your personal best can happen comfortably.
Can I give six stars.

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Michael Kirschner

★ 3

Nice and clean. Thought for it's size it would have more obstacle.

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Patrick Carr

★ 5

My daughter attended a birthday party here a few weeks ago. It's a nice facility, apparently it used to be a large electronics store and has now been converted into the Ninja Challenge gym. The party leaders did a very good job of keeping things moving and keeping the kids (mostly 1st graders) engaged throughout. There's a second floor that overlooks the gym and has two party rooms.

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Meryluz Colon

★ 3

A great place for kids. Instructor are good but can be great if the consoles other kids better that are out of line. My child is almost seven and he really looks forward to learning how to be great at what he is learning not just okay. Overal we love that this is here but we would love stronger instructors to discipline and give constructive criticism . if so five star all the way

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Wayan Vota

★ 5

Need your kids to burn off energy? Want them to learn climbing and swinging skills? Or just want a break where you know they’ll be supervised? Then a session at Ninja Challenge is for you! Our two daughters spend 2+ hours every Saturday gaining confidence as they exercise in controlled yet free-flowing routines. Just what Daddy & kiddos ordered!

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