May 05, 2015

Ninja Academy

There is a place where you can study how to be a ninja: a place where you can learn how to jump over hurdles and obstacles faultlessly, use swords in combat, learn martial arts, and even break-dance to defend yourself. And the place we’re talking about is not something from animated kung-fu films or mythology. It’s in Pasig City, and is aptly named Ninja Academy.

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Wall-climbing and rope course

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Ninja Academy is the first indoor parkour facility in Manila. Established by members of the Philippine Parkour Freerunning Association (PPFA), it was opened just last year as a gym and sports venue where everybody willing – from older children to adults – can learn basic and advanced skills in different sports and combat styles. Aside from parkour, Ninja Academy also offers the following classes: Gauntlet Class, consisting of a 30-minute circuit training and 30-minute obstacle course challenge; Kenjutsu Class, the art of swordsmanship; Tricking, which is a combination of martial arts, gymnastics, break-dancing and capoeira; and Rogue Day, a class taught by Team Rogue, one of the best calisthenics groups in Manila. Students can also opt for personal coaching under Ninja Academy’s certified Parkour and Fitness instructors.

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Bars for parkour and calisthenics classes

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If you’re merely there to practice parkour, that’s alright too. The academy is one of the most complete parkour facilities in Southeast Asia, and practitioners can pay the Php 350 walk-in fee to run, vault, jump, swing, flip and roll through the challenging courses.

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Climbing and vaulting course

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A student who just swung from one obstacle to another

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Ninja Academy is a place where everyone can have fun while picking up useful skills. But be prepared for the rigorous tests they set for their students: everyone who signs up is guaranteed to be challenged every day to the limits of his/her physical and mental strengths. If you want to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle and want to do it by a unique way to exercise, Ninja Academy may be for you.

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ADDRESS:
155 Dr Sixto Antonio Avenue, Brgy Rosario, Pasig City

CONTACT:

624-2872

0917-5658945

HOURS:

Monday to Friday, 1 pm to 9 pm

Saturday to Sunday, 11 am to 7 pm

WEBSITE:

https://www.facebook.com/ninjaacademy

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Photos and article by Jess Jacutan