Precerpt from Grandma's Ninja Training Diary: Finding a Gym When You Live in Small Town America
Entry: On Finding a Gym When You Live in Small Town America Ninjas are supposed to disappear into the shadows. What they don’t mention is how hard it is to find a decent gym when you already live there. Training off the beaten path isn't just inconvenient — it's isolating. There were no ninja-specific trainers out here. No ninja gyms, either. Just regular workout spaces with fluorescent lighting and motivational posters that felt about as stealthy as a bullhorn. But I got lucky. I found Brittany. She gave me everything I needed — creativity, strength-building strategies, functional movement tailored to what I was preparing for. She took the ordinary equipment at our local Anytime Fitness and used it like a true ninja would: resourcefully, precisely, bravely. Later, I discovered a rock climbing gym in Santa Cruz that offered new challenges. Upper body strength, yes — absolutely vital. But the vibe there was all about wilderness treks and rugged outdoor life. I wasn’t tryi...