Four Star Ninja Academy
About
Four Star Ninja Academy offers a comprehensive martial arts experience with disciplines including MMA, kickboxing, and karate. The gym provides structured classes for all ages alongside flexible open gym sessions that are reasonably priced for both members and visitors. Its facilities are well equipped with standard strength training equipment like dumbbells, barbells, and racks, as well as unique ninja obstacles such as salmon ladders, warp walls, and swinging jumps that deliver a full body workout focused on core, chest, and agility. The coaching staff is noted for being welcoming and skilled at scaling exercises to individual abilities, ensuring everyone from novices to experienced athletes feels appropriately challenged and supported.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently describe the gym as incredibly fun and welcoming, with many noting how coaches like Janna make newcomers feel immediately comfortable. Reviewers praise the effective full body workouts that leave them exhausted but satisfied, specifically mentioning how the ninja obstacles target core, chest, and intercostal muscles. The family friendly atmosphere is a major highlight, with parents appreciating how the gym helps children develop agility, balance, self control, and problem solving skills while burning off energy. Several reviewers mention becoming regulars after just one visit, citing the motivating environment, reasonable pricing for open gym sessions, and the gym's success as a birthday party venue.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Kaitlyn Leingang
6 months ago
Everything was absolutely wonderful! So grateful for this space! Our son is 5, and while some things were a bit big for him, there were plenty of things he could use! Great for problem solving and building relentlessness! He’s always sweaty when we leave!
Christian Alexander
6 months ago
TL;DR: I loved this place. If you've wanted to try a ninja gym, and you're reading this, just do it!... The long version: I was working in Fargo for a week and staying at one of the many hotels nearby to this gym. I noticed it walking back from dinner at a nearby sports bar, and looked it up. On Sunday morning, I walked over there at noon to get the lowdown. I was welcomed in by Janna, who was wonderful. She gave me a tour of the gym and a summary of my options. I quickly decided I would come back later that day for open gym time. There is open gym time almost every day, and it's very reasonably priced even for non-members. Currently it's $15 for open gym for a hour, or a little more for 2 hours. An hour is definitely plenty of time to exhaust oneself, especially for a novice. I did come back, and I had so much fun. The next day, I couldn't believe how lit up my intercostals and pecs were. All the swinging, balancing, and jumping really makes for a great core and chest workout. I had so much fun that I made a point to go back for the Wednesday night adult class. This was great, even if I wasn't entirely recovered from my Sunday exuberance. The group was large, but divided up into four pods with four separate coaches, it felt like a small group and the coaches kept everyone busy and were quick to scale exercises to individual abilities. I felt very welcomed both by the coaches and by the other participants. Everyone is very encouraging and it was both motivating and fun. The gym is well-appointed with standard dumbbells, barbells, and racks, so if you somehow have any energy left, there's plenty to get a good pump in to finish. I highly recommend this to the hotel crowd for anyone who's either ninja curious or just looking for a good workout. I guarantee you'll get a much better, and more fun, workout than in any hotel fitness room. The salmon ladder, warp walls, swinging jumps, and much more are waiting for you. I should add that this place is incredibly kid/ family friendly. Many of the adults in the class I attended got into it after their kids got started. So, go it alone or take the whole family. It could be a fun date night, too. Just beware, you might get hooked.
Shelle Michaels
3 weeks ago
Fantastic addition to the community regarding healthy and interactive outlets for children. Great birthday venue too!
Marissa Johnston
a month ago
Great, family oriented place to visit and let your kids get their creative energy out. Also helps them learn agility, self control, balance along fine and gross motor skills alike. The owner is super friendly and down to earth.
Heather Erickson
4 weeks ago
My son had a blast at his birthday party! It was well organized and structured. We had an amazing coach that was wonderful with the kids.
scheduleHours
Monday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM