Mini Ninja
Dalene Huizenga
Mini Ninjas is a linear third-person action-adventure game. It features six playable Mini Ninja characters, each with their own unique abilities, weapons and skills. Players can collect special weapons, including caltrops, shuriken, different bombs and fishing rods, and a multi-functional ninja hat, as well as a variety of potions and food items. The main protagonist, Hiro, can cast spells, including fireball and lighting attacks, camouflage, and time manipulation. Hiro can also possess spirits, such as animals, for a short period of time. Spells are cast using Ki, which is dropped by enemies and can be replenished with potions.
In ancient Japan, an era of peace and harmony has existed ever since the evil samurai warlord Ashida was defeated at the hand of a wise ninja master. In the wake of Ashida's defeat, the ninja master hid the secrets of Kuji magic, which grants one power over nature, in various scrolls contained in shrines across the wilderness. Three centuries later, at Ninja Mountain, the ninja master has trained six orphans in the way of the ninja with the aid of the mountain's tengu inhabitants. The youngest of these ninjas, Hiro, possesses the power to control Kuji magic. Hiro lives on the mountain in peace alongside his friends - clumsy but strong Futo, flute-playing Suzume, archer Shun, tiger-like Tora, and spear-wielding Kunoichi.
The long-lasting peace begins to slowly erode when mysterious events begin to occur across the countryside, including the disappearance of animals and sightings of armored samurai in the wilderness. The ninja master eventually learns that Ashida has returned, and is using Kuji magic to convert forest animals into deadly samurai warriors. The ninja master sends Kunoichi, Tora, Shun, and Suzume to investigate Ashida's army, but all are captured behind enemy lines. Reluctantly, the ninja master then sends out his last ninjas, Hiro and Futo, after teaching Hiro how to learn Kuji spells from the hidden shrines across the country. Hiro and Futo rescue Suzume from the samurai and infiltrate the Earth Castle, where they defeat an enormous samurai boss; subsequently, the castle explodes, and Ashida becomes aware of the existence of the new ninjas.
Hiro and his allies continue to push through the wilderness, encountering many dangers, including new varieties of samurai with unique powers, as well as tortured spirits which try to steal their life force. Along the way, they find and rescue Shun, Tora, and Kunoichi from the clutches of the samurai. The ninjas reach the Night Castle and defeat its boss, subsequently doing the same for the Water Castle and the Snow Castle. An outraged Ashida taunts the ninjas to come face him at his fortress, located atop a volcano. The ninjas reach Ashida's castle, which he animates using Kuji, turning it into an enormous monstrosity. The ninjas are able to infiltrate the castle, where Hiro confronts and defeats Ashida, who falls to his death in the volcano. Peace restored in the land, the ninjas return triumphantly to Ninja Mountain.
GameSpot said of the game, "Whether you're big or small, there's a lot to like about these little ninjas and their lengthy journey."[16] The Guardian concluded that the game's "constant charm renders it calming and even relaxing to play" and "any parent watching Mini Ninjas being played will find it hard to resist the temptation to have a go over their own."[28] Sean Garmer of 411Mania gave the Xbox 360 version a score of eight out of ten, calling it "a very good first effort from IO Interactive. The story will keep you involved and they added plenty of things to try to extend it. The cuteness and comedy also makes this game rather humorous, which is something I was surprised about. I didn't find anything really wrong with the game, other than a needed co-op and the possible eventual tedium of the button mashing."[31]
Tora was featured among the top ten ninja characters for PlayStation consoles by Play UK in 2010,[34] while Hiro was chosen to illustrate a similar list by Cheat Code Central.[35] In 2012, CraveOnline included Mini Ninjas on their list of five "badass ninja games" as "a quality ninja game that can be enjoyed with the whole family kids", adding that its "best aspect was, without a doubt, how slain enemies burst into cute animals instead of blood clouds. Super adorable."[36]
In March 2012, Square Enix, who preside over Eidos Interactive,[37] filed a trademark in Europe for Mini Ninjas: Hiro's Adventure and created a domain "minininjashirosadventure.com."[38] That trademark was announced to be Mini Ninjas Adventures, a spin-off Kinect game for the Xbox Live Arcade exclusively, developed by Sidekick studio and released on June 29, 2012.[39]
The ninja programs at Apex Park and Recreation District offer a progressive pathway from basic parent-child movement classes through the strength and agility challenges offered in youth classes. Beginning with programs housed in the gymnastics and Mini Ninja gyms, athletes ages 5 and younger will explore preliminary ninja skills. Mini Ninjas will learn and practice the characteristics necessary to become the best ninjas, like respect for others, listening, and body awareness. When a Mini Ninja turns 6, they move into the youth and teen programs, where ninjas grow to experience classes in the large gymnasium. The youth curriculum focuses on building the physical strength, grip, and stamina needed for advanced obstacle navigation, emphasizing the philosophy of growing as an individual through positivity, coachability, and resiliency.
Keep your little ninja moving by running, jumping, swinging, and balancing through obstacle course fun. This program will introduce ninja skills while allowing kiddos extra time to play with you. This coach-led, structured class requires parent or guardian participation with their child.
Level 1 is an introduction to moving like a ninja. We will train on running swiftly, jumping smoothly, and ninja rolling with ease through the obstacle courses. We will discuss ninja characteristics like cooperation, listening, respect, and attention to safety.
Participants must have successfully passed Level 2. Ninjas will advance through obstacles with higher difficulty and skill level requirements and improve strength, fluidity, and overall awareness. We will focus on bringing ninja characteristics to light, like leading by example and having positive mindsets.
In an isolated secret village hidden on Ninja Mountain, several Tengu and the wise Ninja Master lives with six ninjas he has trained to their unique potentials. Suddenly, the peace that has lasted in the empire for over three centuries is shattered. Strange storms begin appearing across the land, earthquakes and floods explode in the flatlands, and forest animals are being captured by mysterious beings for unknown purposes. The cause of these strange disturbances is the Evil Samurai Warlord, who has returned from exile and has begun building an army.
Not yet knowing about the Warlord's involvement in the plan, the Ninja Master sends ninjas out to find the source of the storms, but none of them return. Soon, he is left with his two least trained ninjas: Hiro and Futo. However, knowing that there is no choice, the Ninja Master has them finish their training quickly and leave the village to investigate the storms and mysterious creatures. The group, led by Hiro, learns of the Warlord's plan and go out to defeat the Warlord, freeing the missing ninjas along the way.
When Hiro finally gets to the Samurai Warlord, he engages in combat and eventually defeats him. The Warlord loses his power and falls into a crevice, consumed by the darkness within. His armies are returned into forest animals, the strange storms dissolve, and peace returns to the world. The six ninjas begin the quest home, likely encountering adventures along the way.
Learn to flip safely under the supervision of our expert flip coach. Learn simple techniques and basic flips or advance to epic ninja flips off trampolines, walls, and more! The class is capped at 8 participants for safety. Each participant in the group class will be instructed individually based on their current flipping abilities and goals. Youth (ages 7+) and adults who meet the prerequisites are eligible to enroll.
These action-packed classes focus on making fitness fun through ninja warrior training. Your child will navigate through the obstacles they love to watch on American Ninja Warrior while building overall strength, agility, speed, grip strength, and coordination. Classes incorporate a variety of obstacles as well as games and other fitness activities.
We want your ninja girl to grow her confidence and courage in all areas of life. In our Girls Only! Ninja class, ninja girls of all levels train together with one of our female coaches. All band levels welcome in this class.
Our Homeschool ninja program offers a unique and fun approach to physical fitness. Kids will learn techniques to complete various obstacles, meet and socialize with other members of the homeschool community, and establish a positive, fun relationship with fitness.
NinjaFIT kids is a strength and conditioning program designed specifically for youth. Our goal is to build a positive relationship with fitness and health from an early age for youth. All youth are encouraged to get active in our NinjaFIT classes. This class focuses on building the strength and endurance required to conquer new obstacles and improve overall fitness. Participation in general ninja classes is not required to participate in NinjaFIT kids.
Purple party package: Our package for small groups wanting to ninja together for any occasion (birthday, team, friends). Up to 7 participants are included in package with one ninja coach. Additional participants can be added as needed for an additional $20/pp.
Orange party package: Our package for up to 14 participants wanting to ninja together for any occasion (birthday, team, friends). This party Includes two ninja coaches. Additional participants can be added as needed for an additional $20/pp.
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