The Grand Valleyâs newest dojo doesnât teach the ways of traditional martial arts. It instills critical thinking skills through computer coding.
The Code Ninjas Grand Junction location opened Saturday at the Maverick Innovation Center, at 730 Mesa Ave. There, students learn the fundamentals and intricacies of coding through games and a martial arts motif.
âYou donât have to know about coding to get started. This is all about learning and having fun,â said Craig Little, who co-owns the franchise with his wife Joanna. âAnd kids do more than coding. This also teaches them to think logically.â
Code Ninjas has locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Britain. Littleâs franchise is the first in Western Colorado and the 13th in the state.