Rock Solid Warrior - Fuquay Varina

Gyms & Training · Listed May 2025

Rock Solid Warrior operates two premier ninja warrior training facilities in Fuquay-Varina and South Apex, offering comprehensive obstacle course training for all ages and skill levels. Inspired by the popular show “American Ninja Warrior,” the Auer family has transformed their passion into thriving gyms that combine fitness, fun, and personal growth.

Their programs cater to everyone from 4-year-olds to adults over 73, with age-appropriate classes ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Kids and teen & adult classes have fun while growing stronger and building community, with kids’ ninja warrior classes (ages 4-13) focusing on developing strength, agility, and confidence, while teen and adult programs (13+) challenge participants to push their physical and mental limits. For athletes who are looking to train more competitively, they also offer competition teams (invite only).

Beyond regular classes, Rock Solid Warrior offers diverse programming including day camps for both traditional and year-round school calendars, ninja-themed birthday parties with dedicated party rooms and hosts, and special events like Parents’ Night Out, Gaga Ball nights, and Floor is Lava events. Open gym sessions provide supervised practice time for individual skill development.

What sets Rock Solid Warrior apart is their commitment to creating a supportive environment where encouraging coaches provide personalized attention while maintaining safety standards. Their Ninja Experience Team, recognized as leaders in the sport, designs new obstacle variations weekly to keep challenges fresh and exciting.

The facilities accommodate busy family schedules with concurrent classes for various ages and skill levels, making it easy for entire families to train together. Rock Solid Warrior’s mission is to “Share the love of Jesus with our community through the sport of ninja.” Whether you’re seeking recreational fitness, competitive training, or unique party experiences, Rock Solid Warrior provides a safe, clean, and encouraging environment where participants of all abilities can grow in strength, confidence, and community.

Meet Ken Auer

Ken (Pops) had run his own software business, RoleModel Software since 1997 which he sold at the end of 2022. There he worked with many businesses to turn their ideas into working software to leverage their expertise, and often served as both a business and technology consultant. His focus has been on helping evergreen companies build great businesses for a greater purpose. He’s been a member of C12 since 2015 and has been voted as Member of the Year by his peers on multiple occasions.

In 2017, when his sons started competing, he experienced the norm (at the time) of Ninja Warrior competitions being scored with a clipboard and stopwatch with athletes and spectators left in the dark. So, after further exploration, he decided that RoleModel Software could create a system to change all that, and NinjaMaster Software was born. In less than a year, that software became the standard for 2 of the 3 biggest ninja leagues in the country, and is now being used overseas and at some of the biggest independent events in the country, like Ultimate Backyard Warrior‘s incredible Memorial Day weekend events. Ninja Master launched its League Management package in 2020 and is now supporting several regional leagues in addition to the Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association (UNAA – the largest league in the sport). At the end of 2022, Ninja Master Software LLC was spun out of RoleModel Software so Ken could focus on “All Ninja, All the Time.”

The software has advanced the sport in many ways, and he has learned a lot from visiting and helping so many gyms and leagues as well as being behind the scenes with his sons on American Ninja Warrior and American Ninja Warrior Junior. He has gained perspective from the gym owners, league organizers, competitors, and parents of junior competitors. He is combining his business knowledge with a sport he loves to help deliver the best possible customer experience, and mentor the next generation of gym owners, managers, and coaches in Business as a Ministry.

Ken’s passion is to continue to lift the young sport to new levels. He was a founding member of the Ninja Carolina League to help grow the sport at a local level. His goals include building world class ninja warrior gyms throughout southern Wake County and adjunct facilities in neighboring communities. In addition to league competitions, Rock Solid Warrior has hosted top pro events like its annual All-Star Ninja Skills Competition, Ninja Warriors for Wounded Warriors, Ninja Kids for Safe Kids, the Rock Solid Cross Country Teen Ninja Tour, and Ninja Sports Championship Qualifiers and Finals, as well as semi-regular Beginner Competitions and other unique events. He continues to act as a consultant and representative of parents of ninjas to envision, promote, and enable a future where professional ninjas can make a living while protecting the values of the majority of the current ninja community in making it an amazingly family-friendly sport.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rock Solid Warrior?: A ninja warrior training gym offering obstacle course training, inspired by the television show American Ninja Warrior. There are two facilities, in Fuquay-Varina and South Apex, run by the Auer family.
Who can take classes?: Everyone from 4-year-olds to adults over 73. Kids classes for ages 4 to 13 build strength, agility and confidence, while teen and adult programs from 13 up push physical and mental limits. Competition teams are available by invitation for those training more seriously.
What else does Rock Solid Warrior run?: Day camps for both traditional and year-round school calendars, ninja- themed birthday parties with dedicated party rooms and hosts, and events such as Parents Night Out, Gaga Ball nights and Floor is Lava. Open gym sessions give supervised practice time.
What makes Rock Solid Warrior different?: Its Ninja Experience Team designs new obstacle variations weekly so the challenges stay fresh, and concurrent classes across ages and levels let whole families train at the same time. The stated mission is to share the love of Jesus with the community through the sport of ninja.
Where is the Fuquay-Varina location?: At 6109 S NC 55 Hwy, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Rock Solid Warrior - Fuquay Varina

Meet Ken Auer

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