Elemental 5 · Salida, Colorado

NinFit

Parkour. Tumbling. Trampoline. A structured movement arts program where skills are earned, levels are real, and every athlete always knows exactly what they're working toward.

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What is NinFit

Not a gym class.
A progression system.

NinFit is Elemental 5's core program — the foundation of everything we build. It trains parkour, tumbling, and trampoline together inside a structured level system, grounded in character development through the Five Elements framework.

Athletes work through 9 levels across five elemental phases. There's no rushing and no shortcutting — skills are signed off by coaches when they see consistent mastery in class. The progression is real because the standard is real.

  • Three disciplines, one programParkour, tumbling, and trampoline are trained and assessed together at every level. You develop across all three simultaneously.
  • Skills earned in class, not on test dayCoaches observe and sign off when they see mastery happening naturally. There's no pressure performance — just consistent training.
  • Character is part of the curriculumEvery class closes with a mat chat — intentional conversation built around the Five Elements character framework. Movement is the vehicle. Development is the destination.
  • 9 levels. Years of real growth.NinFit goes from foundational movement all the way through elite performance. There's always a next level worth working toward.
The Level 1 Standard

What we tell
every athlete
on day one.

Before we talk skills, we talk about how to train. These five principles live in every Level 1 booklet. They're not motivational posters — they're the actual operating system for getting better at anything.

A kid who internalizes these doesn't just become a better athlete. They become someone who knows how to work.

  • 01 Consistency beats talent every time.
  • 02 Don't do it until you get it right. Do it until you can't get it wrong.
  • 03 Enjoy the process.
  • 04 Run your own race. Everyone in this gym was a Level 1 once.
  • 05 Take your time. Skills come slowly.
How Progression Works

The 8-Week Training Cycle

NinFit runs on a structured 8-week training arc. It's a curriculum rhythm — not a test countdown. Every week has a defined focus. Every session builds on the last. Any athlete can enter at any point and get a complete experience.

01
Train consistently

Every class follows the same structure — a focused 5-minute skill block, then rotation through all training zones. Coaches know what they're running. Athletes know what to expect. Consistency is the whole point.

02
Get skills signed off

Athletes carry a personal booklet with the anchor skills for their current level. Coaches sign off when they observe consistent mastery in class — not when an athlete performs on demand. There's no test day for Levels 1 through 3.

03
Level up naturally

When a coach sees everything signed off, the conversation happens. Leveling up isn't an event — it's a recognition. The booklet proves the work was done. The skills prove the athlete is ready.

Levels 1 → 2 → 3: milestone checkpoints, not formal tests
04
The one real gate

Level 3 to Level 4 is the only formal assessment in the program. It's a different class hour, a significantly higher skill threshold, and a genuine commitment shift. This one is scheduled, announced, and earned in full.

Level 3 → 4: formal assessment · the only real gate
The Path

Every level is earned.

NinFit runs across 9 levels and five elemental phases. Levels 1–3 are the foundation — developmental, consistent, and coach-observed. The skills build in the background while athletes train. When everything's ready, the coach says so.

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

Foundational body control — landing safely, rolling correctly, moving with intent. Every skill is built from the ground up. No shortcuts. No rushing. The habits formed here carry through every level that follows.

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

The foundation deepens. Movements grow more dynamic and demanding. Athletes begin linking skills across disciplines and developing the body awareness that makes harder things feel possible.

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

Flow enters the picture. Skills begin to link naturally. Precision gives way to rhythm, and competence becomes confidence. Level 3 is the culmination of the developmental phase — and the preparation for everything beyond it.

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Level 3 → 4 is the only formal test in the program

Moving from Level 3 to Level 4 means a new class hour, a significantly higher skill standard, and a real commitment to competitive or performance training. When a Level 3 athlete has everything signed off, the formal assessment is scheduled. Until then, the training continues — and the cycle window at Week 8 is always open for those who are ready.

Want the full skill breakdown?

The NinFit Curriculum Guide covers the anchor skills for Levels 1–3 across all three disciplines. Download it to see exactly what your athlete is working toward — and what getting signed off actually looks like.

Download Curriculum Guide
Ages 5–7

Junior
Ninjas

Younger athletes (ages 5–7) train alongside NinFit students in the same class — same energy, same coaching, same environment. Their progression experience is intentionally different.

Junior Ninjas don't carry a booklet. They earn stamps. Their Ninja Passport lives with the coach and gets stamped when mastery is observed naturally in class — no test, no pressure, no performance on demand.

When every stamp is filled, the athlete earns their NinFit booklet and enters the full level system. The transition is earned, not given — and it's genuinely meaningful when it happens.

3–5
Mini NinjasGross motor fundamentals
5–7
Junior NinjasNinja Passport → NinFit booklet
7–12
NinFitPersonal booklet · milestone progression
Ninja Passport
Junior Ninja Foundation Card
Coach Held
Standing Precision
Shoulder Roll
Forward Somersault
Speed Vault
Four Shape Jumps
Wall Run
Bar Re-grabs ×5
Bridge
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Fill all stamps → earn your NinFit booklet. Stamps are awarded by coaches when they observe consistent mastery in class. No test. No performance. Just training.

Passport skills finalized by coaching staff. Shown here for illustration.

Ready to
Level Up?

NinFit is open to athletes ages 5–12. Classes run weekly in an 8-week training cycle. Spots are limited in the new facility — enroll now to secure your athlete's place.

9Levels to earn
3Disciplines trained
8Week training cycle
5–12Ages welcome
Common Questions

What parents ask

How does my child level up?

Coaches observe athletes in class every week and sign off on anchor skills when they see consistent mastery — not a single good rep on a good day, but the skill showing up naturally and reliably. When everything in the booklet is signed off, the conversation happens. No test, no countdown, no pressure performance.

What happens at Level 3 to 4?

Level 3 to Level 4 is the only formal assessment in the program. It involves a new class hour, a significantly higher skill standard, and a genuine commitment to the next level of training. When a Level 3 athlete has everything signed off, a formal assessment is scheduled. It's earned — and it means something.

My child is 6. Will they be behind the older kids?

Younger athletes (ages 5–7) start in Junior Ninjas and train alongside older NinFit students. They work through a foundation passport at their own pace — and when they've mastered those skills, they earn their NinFit booklet and enter the level system. It's not about age. It's about readiness.

What does a typical class look like?

Classes run in two blocks — parkour and tumbling/trampoline — each about 20 minutes. Every block starts with a structured 5-minute focus drill, then opens into rotation through training zones. The curriculum has a defined 8-week rhythm so athletes always know what to expect. Every class closes with a mat chat built around the Five Elements character framework.

Does my child need prior experience?

Level 1 is built for beginners. The skills start from the ground up — literally. If your child can follow directions and wants to move, they're ready for NinFit.

How long does it take to reach Level 4?

For a student training once per week, the realistic timeline is about a year of consistent training through Levels 1–3. The 8-week training cycle creates the rhythm — athletes who show up every week and engage fully will progress naturally. There's no rush and no shortcut. That's by design.