NINJA PARKOUR CLASS TYPES

Set your child up for success with private or semi private training! These sessions will be completely customized to the participant(s) and can be booked around YOUR schedule. Whether you are new to SMC or simply want to learn a new trick, private and semi private training give students individualized attention and expertise from one of our experienced coaches.
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Parkour classes are best described using the definition of the sport: using your body to navigate through your environment as fast and efficiently as possible. Parkour consists of running, jumping, climbing, vaulting and many techniques to go over, under and through obstacles. Parkour can be described as a non-combative martial art that is used to get to a place (reach) or get away (escape).

Ninja Warrior classes are quite different from Parkour, while parkour is getting from one destination to another as efficiently as possible, Ninja obstacle courses are more of a test of strength, speed, and dexterity all while encountering several different obstacles.
There is an emphasis on upper body and grip strength required and it is often equated more to the military style training that we have seen on TV (and of course all the Ninja based shows!) where you’re crawling over walls, under objects, and climbing over obstacles.

Pinja classes blend parkour and Ninja Warrior classes into one! These classes teach the parkour skills of running, jumping, climbing, vaulting as well as techniques to go over and under obstacles. Pinja classes also spend time exploring Ninja Warrior obstacles and building up the upper body strength and endurance required for Ninja Warrior. Pinja classes have less of a focused progression in one area of movement, but allow students to explore both parkour and Ninja Warrior and try different movements all over the different areas of SMC’s gym.

This class is for anyone wanting to learn to flip for the first time, brush up on their skills or progress to the next level! Skills taught here range from cartwheels to standing front and backflips.
Classes max out at 5 participants

This class focuses on the rudiments of the inverted world. Students will learn the fundamental skills needed to develop a sense of comfort and spatial awareness whilst flipping upside-down.
The course will start off with a focus on the basics, which include somersaults, handstands, cartwheels, diverolls, and more. Once the group has shown their proficiency with these fundamentals, they will spend the rest of the session working on the three foundational flips: Frontflip, Backflip, and Sideflip.
For some, these flips may take more than one session to land, but once the student has landed all three, they may be admitted to the Flips & Tricks class.Flips & Tricks

This class is for those who have shown proficiency with the foundational flips studied in Flips 101.
To be admitted to the Flips & Tricks class, the student must be able to consistently land all 3 of the flips studied in Flips 101.
This class aims to expand the students' vocabulary of movement past the fundamentals by combining setups, (such as the cartwheel), with various flips, (such as the frontflip). The student will also get to explore the realm of Tricking; a sport that pulls from the disciplines of gymnastics, breakdance, and martial arts, forming a unique and aesthetic type of movement.
Knowing the three fundamental flips from the Flips 101 class, the student will now be able to work towards more advanced tricks, such as the Butterfly Twist, Cheat Gainer, Corkscrew, and more.

Fit Families is a synchronous offering for families who are excited to move! How it works: while the younger participants attend a Pinja class on our Parkour/NW floor, adults take part in a group fitness class with one of our experienced and certified personal trainers.
Both Pinja students and accompanying adults share our main floor, so you can watch your student from a new vantage point - our well-equipped personal training floor!
Pinja students will be learning blended elements from both parkour and Ninja Warrior.
Skills covered from parkour include vaulting, special jumping and landing techniques, and approaches for going over and under obstacles.
On the Ninja Warrior side of things, they’ll explore laches, climbing and holds, and developing upper body endurance and dexterity.
This class is a unique and notable offering that we can’t wait for you to experience. Fit Families is a great way to integrate and model family physical wellness.
Fit Families will spark fun conversations and foster a sharing of new skills and goals, igniting curiosity towards balanced movement.

Are you feeling antsy and sidelined during your child’s Pinja classes? Maybe there’s equipment or movements that you’ve been hoping for a chance to learn or experience?
We’ve got the perfect class for you and your student!
Family Pinja is a combined age class for students 5 and older with an accompanying adult family member or guardian.
Everyone gets to join the fun and try new things together! Learning together is a fantastic practice to add to your week, and you’ll hit the ground running; learning skills and techniques from both parkour and Ninja Warrior.
Additional participants can be added if you want to make it a full-family affair.

A gentle introduction to safe and fun Pinja-based movement designed for ages 3-6.
The building blocks of balance, body awareness, and locomotor skills will be explored and cultivated in Pint-sized Pinja. To best accommodate this age group, Pint-sized Pinja will be offered during daytime hours and class will be run by a coach with age specific experience.

Fit Teens is a group fitness class for ages 12-17.
Fit Teens sessions will provide a full body workout that is great for Pinja conditioning, but not limited to Pinja students! Learn new workout routines and make friends during this exciting new offering.

An approachable boxing class designed for kids!
Pounce into boxing with an encouraging instructor and develop coordination, balance, and confidence!
This class is designed for kids who want to learn stance, footwork, and fundamental punching and boxing movement!