Ninja Nation Austin Is Now Octo Ninja
First things first: Ninja Nation Austin did not close.
We changed our name.
The North Lamar gym formerly known as Ninja Nation Austin and Ninja Nation ATX is now Octo Ninja — an independent, locally owned Austin ninja and obstacle gym.
Same local ownership. Same 15,000-square-foot gym. Same Austin location. A new direction that's completely our own.
Kids are still climbing warped walls, swinging across obstacles, racing their friends and somehow locating an extra supply of energy that was nowhere to be found when you asked them to put on their shoes.
The octopus is new.
The adventure isn't.
Same local ownership. Same Austin obstacle gym. Now independent and building the next chapter as Octo Ninja.
Read Our Story →Did Ninja Nation Austin Close?
No.
Ninja Nation Austin did not close. The Austin gym transitioned to a new independent name: Octo Ninja.
We understand why that can be confusing. When a familiar business suddenly has a different name, Google listing, website and logo, it is reasonable to wonder whether it closed, moved or was replaced.
That isn't what happened here.
Octo Ninja remains at:
6500 N Lamar Blvd, Suite A
Austin, TX 78752
The gym remains under the same local ownership and continues serving the Austin community from the same North Lamar facility. If you searched for Ninja Nation Austin, Ninja Nation ATX or the ninja gym on North Lamar and ended up here:
You're in the right place.
Why Did Ninja Nation Austin Become Octo Ninja?
After operating this Austin gym under the Ninja Nation brand, we decided the next chapter should be independent.
That gives us more freedom to build the gym around the people who actually use it here in Austin.
We can rethink programs. Experiment with new events. Improve how athletes progress. Build traditions that belong to this gym. Change something when it isn't working. Keep something when it is.
And occasionally make questionable decisions involving an orange octopus.
We wanted a name that felt energetic, adaptable and a little unexpected. Octopuses are intelligent, creative problem-solvers. They adapt quickly. They explore. They are extraordinarily good at holding onto things. That last quality feels particularly appropriate inside a gym full of rings, ropes and bars.
Octo Ninja gives us room to build something distinctly ours while carrying forward the community that was already here.
What Stayed the Same?
A lot.
This isn't another company moving into the building and trying to figure out why there are children hanging from the ceiling.
The people behind the gym, the location and the reason we built it are still here.
Still locally owned.
Atlas and Tatiana remain the local owners behind the Austin gym.
Meet the owners →Still on North Lamar.
6500 N Lamar Blvd, Suite A, Austin, TX 78752.
Contact Octo →Still 15,000 square feet of obstacles.
Climbing, swinging, balancing, jumping and plenty of things kids immediately want to try.
Explore Open Gym →Give people somewhere exciting to move.
Beginners belong here. Experienced ninjas belong here. Kids still looking for “their sport” belong here too.
Why we built Octo →What Can Families Do at Octo Ninja Now?
Most of the reasons families came to the gym before are still here.
What's getting clearer is how all the different ways to use Octo fit together.
Open Gym
Drop in and explore the obstacle course at your own pace.
Explore Open Gym → LEARN + PROGRESSNinja Classes
Structured coaching through Ninja 1, Ninja 2 and Ninja 3.
Explore Classes → SMALLER EXPLORERSLittle Ninjas
Movement, play and obstacle experiences for younger kids.
Explore Little Ninjas → SCHOOL'S OUTNinja Camps
Summer, school-break and select single-day camps.
Explore Camps → BIG DAYBirthday Parties
Obstacles, celebration and somebody else handling the cleanup.
Plan a Party → BRING THE CREWGroups & Field Trips
Schools, teams, Scouts, companies and private groups.
Explore Group Events → WE COME TO YOUMobile Ninja
Bring a staffed obstacle-course experience to your event.
Explore Mobile Ninja → BUILT HERECommunity Impact
See how Octo supports Austin schools, families and organizations.
See Community Impact →What About Open Gym and Memberships?
Open Gym is still one of the easiest ways to experience Octo Ninja.
Come in, choose your obstacles and move at your own pace.
No class required.
We're also making the pathway for families who want to come more often much clearer.
Octo Play is our unlimited Open Gym membership for families who want lots of independent obstacle time.
For athletes who want structured coaching, Octo Classes provide weekly instruction through Octo Move, Ninja 1, Ninja 2 and Ninja 3, with Unlimited Open Gym access included in the ongoing class membership so there is plenty of opportunity to practice and play between sessions.
That means families don't have to choose between playing and learning.
Some kids mostly want freedom to explore. Some want a coach and a progression. Plenty want both.
Are Birthday Parties Still Available?
Absolutely!
Octo Ninja still hosts active indoor birthday parties at our Austin gym.
Kids get time on the obstacle course, space to celebrate and a party experience designed to let the adults spend a little less time coordinating and a little more time actually enjoying the birthday.
Because hosting twenty highly excited children in your own living room is technically an option.
Just not one we particularly recommend.
Explore Octo Ninja Birthday Parties →
Are Camps Continuing?
Heck yes.
Octo Ninja continues offering active indoor camps during summer and school holiday breaks.
Camp days mix ninja obstacles with coached activities, games, challenges, social time and enough variety that children aren't being told to climb the warped wall for six consecutive hours until morale improves.
Current camp options include summer, school-break and select single-day programs for kids ages 5–12.
Can Adults Still Use Octo Ninja?
Yes.
Adults can participate in Open Gym and training opportunities too. We even have adult exclusive open gym times for those days you don’t want a 9 year old reminding you of your own mortality.
You do not need to have competed on television.
You do not need to be capable of doing twelve pull-ups while calmly discussing your protein intake.
You simply need to be interested in a workout that involves more than staring at a treadmill display.
Is Octo Ninja Still Locally Owned?
Yes! Still locally owned and family run!
Octo Ninja is still owned and run by local Austin parents, Atlas Cage and Tatiana Jitkoff. We live here, we’re raising our son here, and we built this place for our community. The name has changed but the inspirations behind it has not.
Nothing brings us more joy than watching a child face a tough obstacle, keep trying, and finally succeed. Going independent lets us shape every part of Octo Ninja around the families who move, play, and grow with us every day.
What About Existing Accounts, Bookings or Legacy Credits?
Octo Ninja now uses iClassPro for family accounts, registrations and bookings.
If you have an existing reservation, previous account balance, punch pass, class credit or another transition-related account question, the easiest option is to contact us directly so our team can look at your specific account.
We'd rather give you the correct answer for your family than make a blanket promise in a blog post that may not apply to every legacy account.
Phone: (512) 270-0760
Email:info@octoninja.com
What Does “Octo Ninja” Mean?
Its all about finding your flow. A ninja obstacle is a physical puzzle.
You look at it.
You decide how your body might move through it.
You try.
Sometimes you miss.
Then you change something and try again. That combination of movement, creativity and adaptation is a big part of what we love about the sport.
The Octo Ninja name reflects a few qualities we hope kids get to practice here:
Adaptability
Creativity
Persistence
Coordination
Problem-solving
Curiosity
The ability to hold onto several things at once
That last one also describes most parents trying to leave the gym carrying shoes, snacks, a water bottle and a child who has suddenly decided their legs no longer function.
What Should Families Expect Next?
More Octo. 🐙
We want to keep improving:
How kids progress through ninja skills
How adults get moving and feel young again
How coaches teach and communicate
How families understand what their kids are learning
How younger athletes get introduced to movement
Camps and special events
Open Gym experiences
Membership options
Community partnerships
Obstacles, challenges and games
The little details that make visiting the gym easier and more fun
Some changes will be obvious.
Others will happen quietly because a coach noticed something that could work better, a parent gave us a good idea or a kid invented something so fun that we adopt it. (the idea, not the kid)
The goal isn't to erase what came before. It's to carry forward the trust, relationships and experiences built in this Austin gym while giving ourselves more room to become something distinctly Octo Ninja.
And with that, we say…
Welcome to Octo Ninja
A new name can feel like a big change. But the heart of the gym is pretty easy to recognize.
It's still a place where kids climb.
Where beginners are welcome.
Where someone can miss an obstacle five times and still be thrilled to try it a sixth. Where kids who haven't found “their sport” may discover something that finally makes sense to them. And where parents occasionally discover that apparently their child did have another three hours of energy available.
This Austin gym was known as Ninja Nation Austin.
Now we're building its next chapter as Octo Ninja.
We hope you'll come see what we're creating.
Come see Octo Ninja.
New name. Same North Lamar gym. A whole lot of obstacles waiting for you.
Quick Answers
Ninja Nation Austin → Octo Ninja
Did Ninja Nation Austin close?
No. The Austin gym previously known as Ninja Nation Austin transitioned away from the Ninja Nation franchise and is now operating independently as Octo Ninja.
Is Octo Ninja the same Austin gym?
Yes. Octo Ninja continues operating from the same North Austin facility at 6500 N Lamar Blvd, Suite A, Austin, TX 78752.
Is Octo Ninja still locally owned?
Yes. Octo Ninja remains locally owned by the same Austin family behind the gym.
What happens to my membership, booking, or credits?
All cash credits, class passes and punch passes are elligable to be transferred over. Please reach out once you have created your account so we know it is available to make the adjustment.
Where can I get help during the transition?
Visit OctoNinja.com for current program information, or contact our team at (512) 270-0760 or info@octoninja.com.