Elemental 5 · Salida, Colorado

NinFit
Beginner

NinFit Beginner is our flagship youth movement class for ages 5-12. Students train parkour, tumbling, trampoline, and ninja-style movement in a structured weekly class. Enrollment is month to month, and new students can start anytime when space is available.

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Levels 1-3
What is NinFit Beginner?

A movement program
with structure.

NinFit Beginner is Elemental 5's foundational weekly movement class for ages 5-12. Students train parkour, tumbling, trampoline, and ninja-style movement together, building the physical tools that support long-term athletic development.

Most students attend once per week on an ongoing monthly enrollment. New students can start anytime there is space in the class.

Students learn how to jump, land, roll, vault, swing, climb, tumble, bounce, and move with control. Along the way, they also learn how to listen, take turns, work through frustration, and keep showing up.

  • Ages 5-12
  • 1 class per week
  • Ongoing monthly enrollment
  • Start anytime, space permitting
  • Beginner levels 1-3
  • Parkour, tumbling, and trampoline
How the program works

Weekly class.
Ongoing progress.

NinFit is an ongoing monthly class, not a short-term session. Behind the scenes, our coaches use a rotating curriculum so students consistently train parkour, tumbling, trampoline, bars, vaults, landings, and rolls. Parents do not need to track the curriculum. Just enroll, show up weekly, and your child will progress over time.

What parents need to know: NinFit is simple from the family side. Pick an available weekly class, enroll month to month, and keep showing up. Coaches handle the curriculum and progression inside class.
What class looks like

Focused training.
High energy.

A NinFit class should feel active and fun, but never random. The rhythm gives coaches control and gives students enough repetition to actually improve.

01
Warm-Up

Movement games, crawling, jumping, mobility, and basic strength patterns prepare the body and help coaches read the room.

02
Skill Focus

Coaches introduce the weekly anchor, demonstrate the standard, and give simple cues students can actually remember.

03
Rotations

Students rotate through parkour, tumbling, trampoline, bar, vault, wall, or floor stations based on the weekly focus.

04
Observation

Coaches watch for readiness, consistency, confidence, control, and whether a student is ready for more structured progression.

05
Mat Chat

Every class closes with a short character conversation tied to the Elemental 5 framework.

Progression without pressure

Kids progress at
different speeds.

NinFit Beginner is intentionally mixed-age and mixed-ability. A 5-year-old beginner and an 11-year-old beginner may be in the same class, but they are not expected to progress the same way.

Some students are here for confidence, coordination, and fun. Some students become deeply motivated by skills, levels, and measurable progress. NinFit is designed to serve both.

Coaches pay attention to readiness over age. When a student shows consistent control, focus, and interest, they may begin working more directly through the NinFit level pathway.

Coach observed

Students progress through what coaches consistently see in class, not one lucky rep or one pressure-filled test day.

Readiness based

Age matters less than attention, safety, control, and willingness to work through the process.

Clear path

The class stays recreational and accessible while still giving motivated students a serious pathway forward.

Skill booklet pathway

For students ready to track their path.

The NinFit booklet is a progression tool for students who are ready for more structure. It gives athletes a clear view of the skills connected to Levels 1–3 and helps coaches track when those skills are showing up consistently in class.

The booklet is not a pressure system and it is not a race. It is a way to help motivated students understand what they're working toward and give families a clearer window into their progress.

Skills are signed off when coaches see consistent mastery, not one lucky rep. The goal is not to rush through the booklet. The goal is to build real ability.

The beginner path

Levels 1–3 are
the foundation.

These are the levels where students learn how to train, how to control their bodies, and how to build real movement capacity before moving into a more demanding training environment.

Earth Phase
1
Level One
"Consistency beats talent every time."
ParkourTumblingTrampoline

Students learn safe contact with the ground and equipment. Jumping, landing, rolling, basic bar work, tumbling shapes, and trampoline control are introduced from the ground up.

Earth Phase
2
Level Two
"Slow is right. Right is fast."
ParkourTumblingTrampoline

Students begin adding distance, commitment, and stronger movement patterns. Skills become more dynamic while still staying grounded in control.

Water Phase
3
Level Three
"Run your own race."
ParkourTumblingTrampoline

Students begin linking movement together with rhythm and adaptability. This is where basic competence starts becoming flow and students prepare for the next training environment.

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Level 3 → 4 is the first formal gate

Levels 1–3 are developmental. The Level 3 to Level 4 transition is the first formal assessment in the NinFit pathway. Students who reach that point may be invited into Intermediate NinFit, where training becomes more technical, more focused, and more connected to competition-style movement.

After Level 3

Level 4 is
a real shift.

Levels 1–3 build the body, habits, and foundational movement skills needed for more serious training. Intermediate NinFit is the next step for students who are ready for a higher standard and a more focused environment.

NinFit Intermediate

For students who have passed the Level 3→4 gate and are ready for more technical, intentional training.

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Common Questions

What parents ask

Can my child start anytime?

Yes. NinFit is an ongoing monthly class, not an 8-week session. Students usually attend once per week and can start anytime there is space in the class.

Does my child need experience?

No. Level 1 is built for beginners. If your child can follow directions, participate safely, and wants to move, they can begin.

Does every student use a booklet?

No. The booklet is used when a student is ready for more structured progression. Some students need time to build confidence and class habits first. Coaches help determine when the booklet becomes useful.

How does my child level up?

Students level up through coach observation. Skills are signed off when coaches see consistent control in class. It is not based on one test day or one lucky attempt.

Can younger kids keep up with older kids?

Yes, because the class is coached by readiness, not just age. Younger students may work on simpler foundation goals while older or more ready students work through level skills.

What does a typical class look like?

Classes include warm-up, a skill focus, training rotations, coach observation, and a short mat chat. Coaches organize the curriculum behind the scenes so students get consistent training over time.

What happens after Level 3?

Level 4 is the beginning of Intermediate NinFit. It requires a formal assessment and represents a real shift in skill standard, focus, and commitment.

Ready to
start training?

NinFit Beginner is the starting point for students who want to build strength, confidence, coordination, and real movement skill.

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1–3Beginner levels
3Disciplines trained
1xMost students weekly
5–12Ages served
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Student Skill
Log Booklet

Optional — Not Required

Progress Tracker for Levels 1–3

This high-quality spiral-bound booklet helps students track their progress through our beginner NinFit levels. It covers key skills in parkour, tumbling, and trampoline — with coach sign-off areas and testing readiness pages built right in.

NinFit Student Skill Log Booklet
Is it required?
No. All students continue training, learning, and progressing with or without a booklet.
Who is it for?
Students who want a clearer path, enjoy tracking goals, or are working toward moving from beginner NinFit into intermediate training.
How does it work?
Students bring it to class. When a coach sees a skill is consistent, controlled, and ready — they sign it off. Sign-offs happen naturally over time, not all at once.
What about testing?
Testing is for students ready to move from Level 3 into Level 4. Coaches let families know when a student is ready to test. Students only test when coaches believe they are prepared.
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The booklet does not create progress. It helps students see the progress they are already building.

Student Journey
Train
Weekly
Build
Skills
Coach
Sign-Offs
Level 3–4
Testing
Intermediate
NinFit
Interested?

Ask a coach at the front desk or bring the booklet to class when your student is ready to start tracking their journey more intentionally.

$15
Spiral-Bound Booklet