Ninja Nation families: you’ve got a home here.
We know it’s hard to lose your gym. Our Littleton ninja program has an American Ninja Warrior–style course, classes for ages 3–14, and coaches who live and breathe ninja — including some faces you may already know.
Enroll in any ninja class at our Littleton gym. Questions? Call the front desk at 303-973-7098.
Keep your ninja climbing, swinging and growing
Ninja at 5280 South introduces athletes to the obstacles they love — warped wall, salmon ladder, cliffhanger, ring toss and more — while building strength, agility, balance and confidence.
- Classes for every level, from first-time Mini Ninjas to invite-only Intermediate
- No gymnastics experience needed — coaches meet every kid where they are
- Ongoing program: join any week, no waiting for a new session
- Fast Track option: two classes a week at a discounted rate
- Ninja birthday parties available, too
5280 South · Littleton
Littleton, CO 80127
Ninjas coaching ninjas
Brandon Tasner
Favorite ninja skill: Falling safely from big heights — and reacting fast to whatever’s coming next.
Favorite part of coaching: Helping kids build the mental and physical strength to reach their goals and move through everyday life with more ease.
Fun fact: He’s bilingual — Spanish is his second language, thanks to family in southern Mexico.
The hardest prison to escape is the comfort that made you weak.
Kaden Forsha
Kaden competed on American Ninja Warrior Junior all three seasons and made the top eight twice. He has dyslexia and ADHD and calls them his superpowers — he’s given a TED talk, spoken at the Colorado State Capitol three times, and talks with teachers, parents and kids about how ninja helped him find his passion.
Also loves: parkour (with medals to prove it), climbing, biking, skiing and trail running at Red Rocks.
Favorite obstacle: Salmon ladder.
I choose to see my obstacles as gifts. The obstacles are the only reason you don’t fall in the water.
Dan Nickum
Favorite event: Ninja, of course.
Favorite part of coaching: When a student conquers an obstacle for the very first time.
Fun fact: Coach Dan is a 1st-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do.
The only thing you need is an unshakable belief in yourself.
Coach Kaden — 2nd place at the Ninja World Cup Finals
Coach Kaden — speaking at the Colorado State Capitol about dyslexia
Find the right class for your ninja
All ninja classes are at our Littleton gym. Times and open spots below update automatically from our sign-up system.
Mini Ninja
Our preschool-level class: running, jumping, hanging and swinging through obstacles while building core strength, coordination, confidence and agility.
Junior Ninja
Beginner skills on equipment sized for 6- and 7-year-olds — running, jumping, hanging, climbing and swinging.
Youth Ninja
Beginner-level class on equipment built for ages 8–9, focused on strength, coordination and confidence.
Beginner Ninja
Advanced-beginner skills on equipment for ages 10 and up: running, jumping, hanging, climbing and swinging through obstacles.
Intermediate Ninja
More advanced skills and drills on every ninja apparatus. Placement is by coach invitation, based on ability.
More than an obstacle course
Ninja FAQ
Does my child need gymnastics experience?
No. Ninja is a great fit for kids who love to climb, jump, swing, run and take on a challenge. Brand-new ninjas and experienced ones both progress at their own pace.
When can we start?
Anytime. Our ninja program is ongoing, so you can enroll any week — there’s no session start date to wait for.
How does the November 50% off work?
New ninja students get 50% off tuition for the month of November. Sign up for a class online or call the Littleton front desk at 303-973-7098 and we’ll help you get set up.
Which class is right for my ninja?
Classes are grouped by age (see above). Intermediate Ninja is invite-only, so if your child trained at a higher level elsewhere, let us know and a coach can help place them.
Where is ninja held?
All ninja classes are at 5280 South, 8110 Shaffer Pkwy, Suite 120, Littleton, CO 80127.
Ready to get back on the course?
Pick a class, sign up online, and come say hi to the coaches. We can’t wait to meet your ninja.
Two gyms. 25 years. Olympians, first forward rolls, and everything in between.
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About 5280 Gymnastics
5280 Gymnastics is a family-owned gymnastics and ninja gym serving the Denver, Colorado metro area for 25 years. It runs two locations: 5280 North in Wheat Ridge and 5280 South in Littleton. It offers recreational classes for babies through adults, competitive teams, camps, birthday parties, Parents’ Night Out and open gym. A first trial class is free.
Locations
- 5280 North (Wheat Ridge): 10601 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 · 303-431-8838 · info@5280gymnastics.com. Home of the highest-level competitive teams. Serves Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Golden, Lakewood and northwest Denver.
- 5280 South (Littleton): 8110 Shaffer Pkwy, Suite 120, Littleton, CO 80127 · 303-973-7098 · southinfo@5280gymnastics.com. The only 5280 location with ninja classes and ninja birthday parties. Serves Littleton, Ken Caryl, Columbine, Highlands Ranch and southwest Denver.
Programs and ages
- Sweet Peas (preschool gymnastics), ages 6 months–6 years: parent-and-baby (One Peas), parent-and-toddler (Two Peas) and independent preschool classes (Three & Four Peas), mostly on weekday mornings.
- Girls and boys recreational gymnastics, ages 5–17: leveled classes from beginner to advanced.
- Ninja (Littleton), ages 3–14: American Ninja Warrior-style obstacle classes from Mini Ninja (ages 3–5) through Intermediate.
- Homeschool gymnastics: classes during the school day.
- Tumbling: for cheer, dance and other sports.
- Adult gymnastics: for adults of any experience level.
- Competitive teams: Xcel girls, Women’s Developmental and Men’s Developmental programs, from first meet to college gymnastics.
Coaching and Olympic history
5280’s coaches include three-time Olympian Alex Svitlychny (1996, 2000, 2004) and Sasha Artemev, a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team that won bronze. 5280 is the home gym of Yul Moldauer, a Tokyo Olympian and NCAA champion. The gym publishes a SafeSport policy and uses age-appropriate skill progressions.
How to sign up
Class schedules, openings and online enrollment are on each gym’s iClassPro portal (North and South are booked separately). Families can browse without an account, filter by age, book a single-day free trial, or enroll for the session. Current members manage billing and enrollment in the member portal or the 5280 Gymnastics app for iPhone and Android.
Birthday parties
Gymnastics parties at both gyms and ninja parties in Littleton: 1 hour of coached play in the gym plus 30 minutes in a private party room, for up to 12 kids with room to add more. Guests don’t need to be 5280 members.
Common questions
- Is there a gymnastics gym near me in Denver?
- 5280 has two Denver-area gyms: Wheat Ridge (northwest metro) and Littleton (southwest metro).
- How old does my child need to be?
- Classes start at 6 months with a parent and run through the teen years, plus adult classes.
- Can we try a class first?
- Yes, the first class is free. Choose “Single Day” when booking a trial.
- Can my child start mid-session?
- Usually yes, if the class has openings. Openings are shown live on each gym’s portal.
