CNO partners with McAlester Taekwondo for Ninja Camp

The Choctaw Nation’s Behavioral Health Department partnered with McAlester Taekwondo to host the first Ninja Camp this July.

McAlester’s Boys and Girls Club became a training ground for kids from across the Choctaw Nation aged 6-12.

The kids had the chance to learn from experts in Taekwondo about staying active, how to be kind and even empowerment to stop bullying.

From kicking practice to picking up beans with chopsticks, these kids had fun and learned essential life skills.

Around 66 kids from the Choctaw Nation reservation participated in the ninja camp.

To learn more about upcoming events, visit choctawnation.com or Choctaw Nation on Facebook.

Leigha Scott navigates part of the obstacle course at one of the learning stations with instructors from McAlester Taekwondo.

Sawyer Sexton practices with foam Nunchucks during the Ninja Warrior camp.

(Left to Right) Addy Weiher and Adonis Griffin practice picking up beans with chopsticks at one of the learning stations.

Students learn the basics of nunchucks during the Ninja Warrior camp.

Photos by Christian Toews