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The “Wow” Factor: How NinjaZone is Transforming YMCAs
As more YMCAs introduce NinjaZone, the impact is undeniable - filling classes, drawing new members, and bringing the energy! WOW.
Mar 19
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Keeping Kids Hooked! How NinjaZone is the Ultimate Student Retention Solution
Retention is about creating a program kids can’t wait to come back to over and over again. NinjaZone does exactly that.
Mar 17
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Turn Unused Space into a Revenue-Generating NinjaZone!
With NinjaZone, you can turn underutilized spaces into engaging, movement-based experiences that challenge kids & parents LOVE!
Mar 13
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5 Tips for Talking to Kids
(Without Talking Down to Them) For Ninja trainers and coaches, dedicated to embedding the discipline, focused energy, and skill of a...
May 1, 2023
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5 Ways to End Negativity in Your Staff Culture
Having employees is hard work. During stressful, busy, or chaotic times staff morale can hit a low point. When morale is down, negativity...
Aug 25, 2022
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CEO Named Indiana Small Business Person of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration has selected Indianapolis-area leader, Casey Wright, as the 2019 Small Business Person of the Year...
Mar 19, 2019
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4 Keys to Successful Gym Ownership
This piece was generously contributed by Diane Trifiro of Ohio Sports Academy. My name is Diane Trifiro and my husband and I own Ohio...
Oct 9, 2017
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Ninja Class Bingo
Who doesn’t love bingo? Try this super fun Ninja bingo with your classes, camps, and/or birthday parties! There is a version for each...
Jul 27, 2017
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Impact Sports Center: $215,000 in 1 Year, NinjaZone Waitlist of Over 100
Over the past year, NinjaZone programs have spread throughout the world into a variety of different locations and environments, serving a...
Dec 7, 2016
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Do the Most Successful Kids Receive “Special” Kinds of Praise?
Science is suggesting that instead of praising kids for their inherent talents, we should be concentrating more on their efforts to...
Nov 30, 2016
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A Trainer’s Perspective: Disciplinary Techniques (Not a Fun Job, But Someone Has To Do it!)
Recently, Ninja Trainer Devyn Yurisich was asked on social media how she disciplines her students, and she wrote this fantastic remark to...
Nov 15, 2016
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NZ Parents: Interview with a NINJA Dad
We put a lot of pressure on moms, as a culture. Sometimes there’s a lack of credit given to dads. But as we know… Dads. Are. Awesome....
Oct 11, 2016
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Coaching Tips: How to Best Motivate Children
Ninja Coaches are special people. Special because they bring out a confidence in kids that really didn’t know they had. Pulling this...
Sep 14, 2016
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How Are Kids Motivated? A Close Look at Encouraging Girls
In the last installment of the Ninja Zone Blog, I talked a little about motivating boys. How they are encouraged deeply affects how they...
Sep 6, 2016
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How Are Kids Motivated? A Close Look at Encouraging Boys
What motivates you? Money? Happiness? Peace? Now think back to when you were a kid. For me, my parents found my currency early on:...
Sep 2, 2016
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Gymnastics and Parkour: Growing the Cognitive Development of Active Kids
Cognitive learning and listening skills are key abilities that are built in most children, from a very young age. While it’s true that...
Aug 17, 2016
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Motor Skill Development Through Climbing and Gymnastics
Here at NinjaZone, one of the most important concepts that we can see in action everyday is when kids gain and USE transferable core...
Jul 31, 2016
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Ninja Nutrition: Nachos!
Ninja Nik’s favorite pastime? Being a Ninja. His second favorite? Eating. Here are some delicious recipes that Nik came up with himself,...
Jul 25, 2016
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Starting Early in Teaching Goal Achievement Builds Perseverance in Kids
“A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a deadline.” –Harvey Mackay As adults, we understand the importance of a goal. We...
Jul 8, 2016
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Thoughts on Self-Confidence, How to Cultivate Successful Adults, and…Dr. Seuss?
“OH! THE PLACES YOU’LL GO You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the high fliers who soar to high...
Jul 6, 2016
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