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From bare grass to ninja gym

How we build a custom backyard ninja course

Every rig we build is custom. We plan it around your yard, the ages of your ninjas and the obstacles on their wish list, then build it right there in your backyard. Here's how it goes, with photos from our job sites.

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    Plan & set posts

    Every build starts with your yard: the ground, the slope, the space and how easily we can get materials in. We map the rig to the space you have, the ages of your ninjas and the goals they're training for.

    Then the posts go in. Every post is set and braced, so the frame starts square and solid.

  2. Overhead timber beams set across the posts of a backyard ninja rig, a ladder below02

    Frame it strong

    Heavy timber beams and braces go up next. This is the part that carries all the swinging, hanging and climbing, so it has to be built tough.

    Angled braces lock the corners together, and steel bars run across the top to hold the obstacles.

  3. Freshly stained ninja rig with angled braces, rings and grips beside a rubber-mulch training area03

    Stain & finish

    Once the frame is up, it gets stained. The finish gives the wood a rich amber color that looks great in the yard and stands up to the weather.

    Stain and finish are part of what goes into your quote, along with the rig's size and how complex the course is.

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    Hang the fun

    Rings, grips and holds go on, set up for the ages and skill levels in your family. Progressive obstacles mean little ninjas and serious competitors can both train on the same rig.

    Then your ninjas get their first run.

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    The walk-through

    Before the first swing, we walk every family through the house rules and the care routine: the 250 lb maximum user weight, an adult on deck for young ninjas, soft surfacing under the rig, and a quick check for loose hardware before each session.

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Pick your obstacles

Build your dream lineup

These are the obstacles families ask us about most. Tell us which ones are on your list, and we'll help you work out what fits your yard, your ninjas and your budget.

  • Rings

    Rings hung from the top bars. Swing from one to the next without touching the ground.

    Grip · Swing · Timing

  • Monkey bars

    The classic. A great first obstacle for little ninjas and a solid warm-up for everyone else.

    Grip · Upper body

  • Hanging grips

    Spinning and shaped holds that move as you swing, so every hand change takes control.

    Grip · Control

  • Lache bar

    Build a swing, let go and catch the next bar. A favorite for ninjas ready for a bigger challenge.

    Swing · Release · Commitment

  • Cargo net

    A rope net to climb up, across or over. Great for coordination and climbing confidence.

    Climbing · Coordination

  • Climbing wall

    Holds on a wall panel for vertical climbing, from easy routes to tougher ones.

    Climbing · Footwork

  • Ninja steps

    Angled platforms to leap across, side to side, without losing momentum. A staple of the show.

    Balance · Agility · Jumping

  • Warped wall

    A curved ramp to sprint up and grab the top. The obstacle every ninja wants to conquer.

    Speed · Power

  • Salmon ladder

    Hang from a bar and pop it up the rungs one level at a time. Serious upper-body work.

    Power · Upper body

  • Slackline

    A flat strap set low to the ground for balance practice that gets harder the longer it gets.

    Balance · Focus

Who's training?

Rigs for every level

All skill levels, from first-timers to serious Ninja Warrior and obstacle course competitors. We set up progressive obstacles for different ages, goals and abilities, so the rig grows right along with your ninjas.

  • Little ninjas
  • Kids
  • Teens
  • Competitors
  • Whole family

How getting a quote works

  1. 1Tell us about your yardSend the form or call. Share your space, your ninjas' ages and your dream obstacles.
  2. 2We talk it throughWe help you pick a layout and obstacles that fit your goals and your budget.
  3. 3Get your custom quoteA clear price for your rig, built for your backyard.
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