About Ninja Ninja
The word Ninja brings many recognizable thoughts to mind, a spy dressed in all black, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, or even a blender! In actuality, most Ninjas were farmers who were hired to gather important information. Oftentimes, Ninjas would disguise themselves during the day as market vendors, fisherman, or soldiers in order to blend in while gathering what they needed. Only at nighttime when most people were sleeping and it was less dangerous would Ninjas dress in all black and quietly sneak toward their goal!
In our modern day translation, Ninja Ninja believes that Ninjas are just like superheroes! Superheros who ONLY use their skills to keep others as well as themselves safe from danger. Or while practicing their movements at NInja Ninja class.
About Ninja Jon
Jonathan began his martial arts journey on his seventh birthday when he enrolled in a Karate class with a friend. He fell in love immediately and wanted to learn more.
Jonathan enrolled in Taekwondo where he trained forms, sparring, and weapons for 17 years. During that time, Jonathan began leading children’s classes, seminars, camps, parties, special events, and tournaments to children ages 4-12. For a 10 year period, he taught at a network of Taekwondo academies. Additionally, Jonathan has a combined 8 years of training in Wushu and Southern Shaolin Kung Fu forms, self-defense, and weapons.
Jonathan was a co-founder and director of the Young Ninjas USA program for 14 years. The Los Angeles based program introduced children to martial arts and fitness at preschools, elementary schools, and recreation centers.