Ninjas in Training

A group that focus solely on learning (*ages 5 – 11 yrs.)

We do not believe in a competitive focus in this age group. We believe at this age kids should be focused on learning wrestling, improving their motor skills, getting stronger and having fun.

*Max. 30 athletes/session

ninjas in training wrestling workshop
ninjas in training wrestling workshop

Fall Ninjas is open!

Our Fall ninjas in training sessions are now open for sign up.  A few notes:

  • All classes start after Labor Day and run until right before Xmas.
  • AWA Lake Country and AWA North Shore are the only academies with 5 year old only classes.  Please DO NOT sign up for the 5 year old option unless you are going one of these academies.
  • SOLD OUT- All AWA Lake Country(Hartland) groups are now sold out, please do not sign up if you plan on attending this location. You can email ben@awawisconsin.com to get on the waiting list.
LocationDatesTimes
Lake Country
8/9 Year olds- SOLD OUT
Starts September 7
Ends December 21
Thursday 7-8pm
Sunday 2:30-3:30pm
Lake Country
6/7 Year Olds- SOLD OUT
Starts September 7
Ends December 21
Thursday 6-7pm
Sunday 1:30-2:30pm
Lake Country
5 Year Olds- SOLD OUT
Starts September 5
Ends December 19
Tuesdays 6-6:45pm
North Shore
5 year olds
Starts September 5
Ends December 21
Thursday 4:30-5:15pm
North Shore
6yo & above
Starts September 5
Ends December 21
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
AWA Green BayStarts September 6
Ends December 17
Wednesday 6-7pm
Sunday 2:30-3:30pm
AWA South Shore(Franklin)Starts September 6
Ends December 20
Monday and Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm
AWA MadisonStarts September 6
Ends December 20
Monday and Wednesday 5:15-6:15pm
AWA Central Wisconsin Starts September 6
Ends December 17
Wednesday 6-7pm
Sunday 1-2pm

Ninjas in Training include:

  • practice twice a week for one hour
  • a dynamic warm up, tumbling, isometric strength exercises, wrestling technique, live wrestling and games
  • practices will be run at a high pace to keep kids focused and engaged
  • three sessions that consist of roughly three month segments

head coach missouri brian smith

Quote BlockCoach Mesenbrink produces athletes that are well schooled in all three positions (neutral, bottom, and top) when you mix that in with their ability to scramble it becomes a very dangerous combination”

Brian Smith
Head coach University of Missouri