What is the fastest growing sport for kids in the Peoria area? The answer is NINJA ZONE. What is NINJA ZONE? NINJA ZONE is Peoria’s most popular new sport, that fuses gymnastics, martial arts, obstacle course training, and parkour into one fun activity for children 3 – 13 years. The NINJA ZONE program at Jump Start Kids Activity Center is the ONLY licensed and certified ninja training program in the Peoria area. Putting your child in a NINJA ZONE class not only benefits his/her physical well-being but also his/her mental health. NINJA ZONE classes are beneficial to and welcomes kids of all physical ability levels.
According to the Center of Disease Control, it is recommended that a child get 60 minutes of physical exercise a day. This is why a one hour NINJA ZONE class is the perfect addition to your child’s schedule. Wrapped up in all the fun and excitement being a ninja in training, kids are experiencing a TOTAL BODY WORKOUT, gaining strength, flexibility, agility and most importantly, improving cardiovascular fitness.
NINJA ZONE classes go beyond developing a child’s body and focuses on character building. Ninjas are expected to learn and live by the NINJA CREED which emphasizes character building, integrity, honesty, respect and much more. Additionally, NINJA ZONE classes help build self- confidence as they challenge ninjas to achieve beyond their perceived limitation. Most importantly, as NINJA ZONE students conquer challenging obstacle courses, they are gaining valuable tools to use later to conquer life’s challenges.
A lot of “legacy sports”, like basketball and football, have forgotten what youth sports are all about. They have placed an emphasis on winning at all cost limiting participation to the skilled and talented athletes only. Youth sports is not about the wins, the trophies, or the recognition gained by being the best. Youth sports is about the development of healthy, happy children with positive self-images. The NINJA ZONE program at Jump Start Kids Activity Center didn’t forget that. Everything we do here at NINJA ZONE is for the kids, and we will never forget that is what it’s all about.
NINJA ZONE is truly a one-of-a-kind sport and just one more way Jump Start Gymnastics & Kids Activity Center is dedicated to changing the lives of children in our community. Get your NINJA MODE ON and join NINJA ZONE! Lil’ Ninja classes are available for kids 3-5, while Ninja Zone classes are available for kids 4 ½ - 13. To learn more about NINJA ZONE or to enroll your child, visit www.jumpstartfun.com or call 309-692-5867. Free trial classes available!
