USA Ninja Challenge gyms compete in UNAA (Ultimate Ninja Athletic Association) events and many of the ninjas on our team also compete in other leagues like WNL (World Ninja League).

Ninja competitions provide a great complement to traditional team sports and help athletes with strength, flexibility and confidence. 

The Dragon's Den Ninja team practices twice a week, Monday and Thursday. There will be set times on those two days based on a combination of skill and age. Each team member is required to practice twice a week with at least one of those being the designated team practice. We strongly encourage attending both practice days, however if there are schedule conflicts one class can be done on an alternate day in an advanced recreation class.

While Ninja is an individual sport, there are many benefits to becoming a team member. Ninja team members will experience training that goes far above regular ninja classes. They will be taught time-saving obstacle techniques, undergo upper body, core and grip strength conditioning and learn the concepts of teamwork, respect and sportsmanship associated with team sports.

You can expect to attend between 5-20 competitions a year. Each family decides which competitions they would like to attend. The team is a year round commitment. Local competitions start in October and culminate at the Regional Championships in May and Nationals in July. USA Ninja Challenge does not cover the costs for athletes to attend competitions.

Similar to other competitive club sports, tryouts for the Ninja Knights team are open, but the number of accepted team members is limited.

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Qualifications to attend try-outs

• Be at least 6 years old
• Already completed level 2 (orange)
• Be available for two practices a week

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Here are some examples of one of our team members at competitions:

UNAA regular season - USANC Marlborough

UNAA regular season - USANC - Sterling

UNAA Regional - Surge Massachusetts

WNL Worlds competition - Greensboro NC

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Team Cost 

Monthly practice - $180

Monthly Team membership - $65

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What else does being on the team come with?

• Ninja Knights Team shirt
• Access to open gym three times a month
• Film sessions
• One or more coaches at local regular season competitions
• One or more coaches at New England Regionals and Worlds
• Guest speaker/events - nutritionist, yoga, strength
• Team get together and parties
• Opportunities to compete at regional and national events
• An amazing individual and team experience

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