The Barn Yard Ninja Warrior in Dorsey, Illinois shows 5/5 from 9 reviews, and its five written reviews describe an exceptionally welcoming, family-like ninja warrior training facility with multiple named coaches and specific, tracked athletic progress for children.
An Exceptional Account of Hospitality During a Competition
Ellory Lenz's review describes an experience well beyond standard training: "This place is likely the most amazing place I've ever been. The staff are absolutely incredible! When I came here the first time for a ninja warrior competition, they offered me and everyone competing, including our friends and relatives, free food, offered me and my friends a place to stay for free, invited me and my friends to their home, and made everyone feel so welcomed. It's also such an awesome facility and there is so much to do with such amazing people!" I'd flag that free lodging and food offer directly, since hosting competitors and their families at no cost is an exceptional level of hospitality rarely seen at any competitive sports venue, gym or otherwise.
A Detailed Account of Rapid, Multi-Year Progress
Jenna Rogers's review makes a specific comparative claim about her son's development: "The best coaches, the best training facility and the most amazing family! He has improved more in the last year training at the barn than he did in the previous 3 years training elsewhere. It's been amazing to watch the transformation!" I'd treat that direct one-year-versus-three-years comparison as a meaningful, specific data point, since it's not a vague claim of improvement but a concrete measure against a documented prior training history elsewhere.
A Detailed Account of a Long-Term Family Relationship
Lindsey Davis's review adds a multi-year perspective: "My son has been training here for multiple years. He has the best coaches that have become family to us. They are dedicated, kind and amazing people! The barn has changed my family's life for the better, and I highly recommend going here if you have a child that is active and wants to try a sport like no other!"
A Specific Account of Named Coaching and Measurable Skill Milestones
Elena Johles's review is the most technically specific here: "Great gym, my son learned the Batarang and got a new flying bar PR of 5 ft. Coach Phil was very patient with my son. The equipment is amazing, especially the flying cradles, and have some really good course designers." I wouldn't skip that specific skill and personal-record detail, since tracking a named move and an exact flying-bar distance is a concrete signal of structured, measurable progression rather than unstructured play.
An Account of the Rural Setting and Family Atmosphere
Hayley Dall's review closes the set with a note on the physical environment: "The Barn is a great facility. The staff is wonderful and makes everyone feel like family. You are one with nature out here, and your children will have a blast."
What's Missing
No review states exact membership or class pricing. Nothing here confirms whether the exceptional hospitality Ellory described, free food and lodging during a competition, is a regular offering or a one-time gesture for that specific event.
Who It's Not For
Anyone looking for an urban, indoor-only training facility, since multiple reviewers specifically describe a rural, barn-based setting closely connected to the outdoors. Anyone who needs exact pricing before enrolling, since no review gives a specific figure.
9218 Snake Rd, Dorsey, IL 62021, USA. The phone number is +1 618-610-7562, and the website is thebarnninja.com. Hours are Tuesday 17:30-20:30, Wednesday 12:00-20:00, Thursday 17:00-21:00, Saturday 10:00-12:00.
FAQ
Who are the named coaches?
Coach Phil is named directly by at least one reviewer, credited specifically for patient, one-on-one instruction on named skills and personal records.
Is progress here tracked in a structured way?
Yes, according to multiple reviewers specifically, including one who names a specific skill, the Batarang, and an exact flying bar personal record of 5 feet.
Is this facility set in a rural location?
Yes, according to multiple reviewers specifically, who describe a barn-based, nature-immersed setting rather than an urban gym.
Is the community welcoming to newcomers, including competitors from out of town?
Yes, exceptionally so, according to at least one reviewer specifically, who describes being offered free food and lodging during her first visit for a competition.