Shh, don't tell anyone
Real Ninja Skills.
Zero Seriousness.
Live-in ninja training with Rick Tew in Koh Samui, Thailand. Morning class, evening club session, the island in between. 2 weeks. $2,222.
Shh, see what's inside ↓What is Gooffy Ninja ShhT?
A live-in martial arts program at Rick Tew's NinjaGym in Koh Samui. It teaches a genuine, structured ninja skill set, stances, rolls, falls, strikes, kicks, weapons, and mental focus, wrapped in a deliberately silly, don't-take-yourself-too-seriously delivery. The training is legit. The vibe is fun.
The whole brand runs on a playful secrecy joke: "Shh, don't tell anyone you're training with us." The misspelling ("Gooffy," "ShhT") is part of the identity, not a typo. Serious skill, silly delivery.
It is built on one idea: Eat, Drink, Think, Sleep, and Game LIKE A NINJA. Train by day, game by night, and walk away with real skills to take home without giving up your holiday.
The Four 2s
$2,222
The number is the reminder. Four 2s, four reasons. Training, lodging, and meals all in.
2
2 arts
Ninjitsu (the body) and Winjitsu (the mind), two martial arts in one.
2
2-hour morning class
Daily instruction, 8am to 10am. Rick teaches the new material.
2
2-hour evening review
Club-style practice with the group, where the real learning happens.
2
2 weeks
Your stay on the island. Extend later if you want more.
Stay longer (the 222 stays)
2 weeks
$2,222
base program
3 weeks
$3,222
+$1,000
4 weeks
$4,222
+$1,000
A flat $1,000 per extra week. The lead digit is your week count.
A Day in the ShhT
Two classes a day, Monday to Friday, with the island in between.
The taught class
Rick teaches the new material, drills, and corrections. This is the one formal instruction session.
The island is yours
Explore Koh Samui on your own terms. Learn ninja skills without giving up your holiday.
Club-style review
Drill what you learned with the other students. Practicing with the group is where the skills actually stick.
The gaming dojo
Rick's Replays opens: RPGs (Fallout, Baldur's Gate, Borderlands), LAN parties, and Pente with Rick.
The 5 Levels
A real belt curriculum hidden under goofy titles. Body and mind level up together, one Winjitsu book per belt.
Yellow Belt
"Ninja Newbie Nonsense"
- ›Stances: Horse, Cat, Triangle Duck
- ›Rolls: Forward, Reverse
- ›Falls: Flat Fall (back)
- ›Strikes: Fist (vertical, horizontal, back, hammer), Palm Heel
- ›Kicks: Front Kick, Low Sweep Kick
🧠 Winjitsu Book 1, "Whack-a-Mind": mental basics, shutting down self-doubt.
Orange Belt
"Orange Belt Oopsies"
- ›Stances: Defensive, Power
- ›Rolls: Side, Diving
- ›Falls: Side Fall
- ›Strikes: Knife Hand; boxing combos (jab, cross, hook, uppercut)
- ›Kicks: Back Kick, Round Kick
- ›Footwork: Pivot, Shuffle, Shift
🧠 Winjitsu Book 2, "Ninja Noodle No More": building focus.
Green Belt
"Green Belt Goofiness"
- ›Stances: Fighting, Low Defensive
- ›Rolls: Dropping, Superman
- ›Falls: Air Fall
- ›Strikes: Finger Strike
- ›Kicks: Side Kick, Crescent Kick
- ›Acrobatics: Kips / assisted flips, Hand Spring
- ›Defense: Jamming, Blocking
🧠 Winjitsu Book 3, "Wobble-Stopper": mental resilience.
Blue Belt
"Blue Belt Bonanza"
- ›Stances: Open Bow, Blade
- ›Rolls: Table Roll, rolling with objects
- ›Falls: Defensive Falls
- ›Strikes: Forearm, Knee, Elbows (with form)
- ›Kicks: Reverse Heel Kick
- ›Skills: Stealth Mode
🧠 Winjitsu Book 4, "Brain Shuriken Showdown": applied mental mastery.
Red Belt
"Master of Ninja Mayhem"
- ›Stances: Reactive, Combat
- ›Rolls: Rolling Attack
- ›Falls: Stunt Falls
- ›Strikes: Ridge Hand, Knuckle Fist
- ›Kicks: Dropping Heel Kick, Jump Spinning Kick
- ›Forms: Strikes & Kicks Form, Rolls & Falls Form
🧠 Winjitsu Book 5, "Grand Gooffball": total Ninja Mind Control TEW.
Eat. Drink. Think. Sleep. Game.
The five daily pillars of the live-in life.
Eat
Ninja-themed, simple, hearty meals to fuel training.
Drink
Energizing brews and smoothies between sessions.
Think
Winjitsu mindset work. Plan three moves ahead.
Sleep
Rest and recover in the hostel.
Game
Wind down in the gaming dojo: RPGs, LAN nights, board strategy.
What's Included
Duration
2 weeks, extendable
Schedule
2-hour morning class + 2-hour evening club, Mon to Fri
Accommodation
Hostel-style bunks, basic and comfy
Meals
Simple, hearty, provided
Location
NinjaGym, Big C Mall, Koh Samui
Audience
Beginners to experienced. Families welcome.
Koh Samui, with the American Ninja
Tranquil beaches, lush jungle, and a relaxed island culture that pairs hard training with real downtime. You grow, you train, you unwind, all in one tropical place. This is not just training, it is a lifestyle shift with a side of Thai spice.
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Rick Tew
The American Ninja, around 30 years of experience, teaching serious technique with a grin.
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Tropical paradise
Beaches, jungle, and a relaxed island vibe that pairs hard training with real downtime.
🎮
Game by night
A game room at both the center and the hostel. Train hard, then replay your favorites.
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All welcome
Beginners, families, and seasoned fighters. Come solo, with kids, or with friends.
Meet Rick Tew
Rick Tew, "the American Ninja." Around 30 years of martial arts experience. Creator of the NinjaGym system, the Winjitsu mental martial art, and the Gooffy Ninja ShhT!! brand. Known for teaching serious technique with humor.
More at RickTew.com →Which Gooffy Ninja Are You?
A 30-second, slightly silly quiz. Get your ninja profile and the path that fits you. Shh.
Gooffy Ninja ShhT!!
train by day, game by night
Which Gooffy Ninja are you? Find out in 30 seconds.
Answer a few quick (and slightly silly) questions. Get your ninja profile and the path that fits you. No cost, no pressure. Shh.
Shh, the FAQ
Do I need experience?+
No. Beginners are welcome, and so are seasoned fighters. Everyone trains at their level.
Can I bring my family or kids?+
Yes. Gooffy Ninja ShhT is family-friendly by design.
How long is the program?+
2 weeks. You can extend your stay later.
Can I stay longer?+
Yes, a flat $1,000 per extra week. So 3 weeks is $3,222, 4 weeks is $4,222. The 222 tail stays.
What does a day look like?+
Morning class 8am to 10am, the island is yours midday, then a club-style review session in the evening.
What is included in the $2,222?+
The Four 2s: 2 arts, a 2-hour morning class, a 2-hour evening review, and 2 weeks. Training, lodging, and meals are all in.
What do nights look like?+
The evening club review, then the gaming dojo (Rick's Replays) opens for RPGs, LAN, and strategy games.
Where exactly is it?+
Rick Tew's NinjaGym, Big C Mall, Koh Samui, plus a small hostel nearby for accommodation. Game room at both.
Kick, Laugh, Live.
Lock in your spot. Shh, keep it secret, keep it fun.
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NinjaGym, Big C Mall, Koh Samui
$2,222
2 weeks, all in