Elemental 5
Movement Arts Center.

Fitness, acrobatics, and circus for kids and families in Salida, Colorado, with martial arts coming in our new facility.

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Air · Circus

E5 Circus Fridays

Acrobatics. Aerial. Juggling. Balance. Performance. A dynamic three-hour circus experience where kids explore a rotating mix of movement, circus skills, creativity, and performance.

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Elemental Athlete framework showing Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Void

The Five Elements

Four disciplines.
One pathway.

Elemental 5 is a Movement Arts Center. We train movement through Fitness, Acrobatics, and Circus, with Martial Arts coming as part of our new facility and character development built into every pathway.

We call this student the Elemental Athlete.

Earth

Fitness

Strength, stability, mobility, and conditioning: the physical foundation that supports every other kind of movement.

Water

Acrobatics

Parkour, tumbling, trampoline, tricking, and dynamic movement taught through clear progressions and safe risk.

Fire

Martial Arts · Coming with the New Facility

A dedicated pathway for discipline, courage, commitment, and purposeful intensity is planned as part of Elemental 5's new facility.

Air

Circus

Aerial, juggling, balance, partner acrobatics, theater, creative movement, and performance.

Void

Integration · Mastery · Character

Where strength, skill, discipline, creativity, and awareness come together in the Elemental Athlete.

Every class, skill, and level at E5 is part of this larger Movement Arts Center pathway.

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Start Here

Find the Right Starting Point

Not sure where your child fits? These are the most common starting points.

New to Elemental 5

For most kids ages 5-12, NinFit Beginner is the best starting point. It builds strength, coordination, confidence, and foundational acrobatic movement.

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Younger Kids

For ages 3-5, Mini Ninjas introduces movement, confidence, listening skills, and gym awareness in an age-appropriate format.

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Kids Who Want Flips

For students most interested in tumbling, trampoline, and acrobatic skill progressions, Tx3 is the clearest path.

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What We Offer

Find the right
path for your kid.

Students can enter through acrobatics, circus, fitness, or future martial arts pathways. Technical movement matters here, and so does the character built through training.

Ages 5–12Most Popular

NinFit

Foundational Acrobatics & Movement

NinFit is a primary entry point into the Water pathway: parkour, tumbling, trampoline, obstacle movement, and ninja-style challenges in a structured 9-level progression.

  • Parkour vaults, jumps, and flow
  • Tumbling and acrobatic foundations
  • Trampoline and aerial awareness
  • Character development built into every class
Beginner 1–3 →Intermediate 4–6 →
Ages 5–12

Tx3

Trampoline · Tumbling · Tricking

For kids who can't get enough flips. Tx3 focuses on trampoline skills, tumbling progressions, and tricking: the art of combining acrobatics with style and creativity.

  • Trampoline skills and routine development
  • Tumbling from basics to advanced
  • Tricking: kicks, flips, and combos
  • 5-level progression system
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Ages 8+

Aerial Silks

Grace · Strength · Expression

Soar above the rest. Aerial silks builds extraordinary upper-body strength, spatial awareness, and artistic expression while learning to move beautifully through the air.

  • Climbs, wraps, and inversions
  • Drops and dynamic movement
  • Choreography and performance skills
  • Strength conditioning built in
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NinFit class in session
Student laughing during class
Kids having fun at E5
Ages 3–5

Mini Ninjas

Movement · Play · Foundation

Where it all begins. Mini Ninjas introduces the youngest movers to jumping, rolling, climbing, and balancing through play-based movement. Big confidence built in small bodies.

  • Fundamental movement and body awareness
  • Introductory tumbling and jumping skills
  • Obstacle courses and guided play
  • Character seeds planted from day one
School-Year Fridays

Circus Fridays

Air Pathway · Circus Arts

A broad-entry circus experience where kids may rotate through aerial, juggling, balance, partner acrobatics, tumbling, theater, creative movement, and performance creation.

  • Physical, technical, creative, and cooperative stations
  • Three-hour format with varied intensity
  • Operated by Elemental 5 with Salida Circus as a nonprofit community partner
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Not sure where to start?

We'll help you find the right fit.

Every kid is different. Reach out and we'll point you in the right direction. No pressure.

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View the full schedule

Class times, days, and availability for all programs.

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Pricing and enrollment

Monthly tuition, drop-in options, and how to get started.

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Official Gear

Elemental 5 Gear & Training Essentials

Pick up Elemental 5 apparel, training gear, and items that help students stay connected to their progress inside the gym.

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What's Coming

A new home for
everything we build.

Opening

Fall
2026

A brand new 6,000 sq ft facility being built directly behind our current location in Salida. The physical home for the complete E5 model: fitness, acrobatics, martial arts, circus, performance, and adult movement.

42x42Ft

Spring Floor

Full competition-grade spring floor for tumbling and acrobatics.

25Ft

Rig Points

High ceiling rig for aerial silks, lyra, and rope work.

6KSq Ft

Total Space

Room to grow every program and add new ones.

+New

Tramp Wall and Hot Bed

Dedicated trampoline zone for Tx3 and NinFit progressions.

+New

Fitness and Martial Arts Zone

Dedicated calisthenics corner and martial arts dojo space.

E5 coach working with a student in front of the Be a Force of Nature mural

Founding Membership

Lock in your
place before we open.

Founding members lock in rates before the new facility opens and help shape what E5 becomes. Spots are limited and this offer closes before the doors open.

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Membership Tiers

Earth

Individual founding support

Water

Family founding support

Fire

Community champion

Air

Lead sponsor recognition

Void

By conversation only

Tier investment levels, naming rights, and benefits are outlined in our facility expansion overview.

Download Facility Overview PDF →

What's On

Upcoming
events.

Community

Farmers Market Summer Pop-Ups

This Summer

Catch Elemental 5 at the Farmers Market this summer with our inflatable obstacle course, student showcases, and live movement demos. It is a great way to meet the team, see what our students are building, and experience the E5 energy out in the community.

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Camp

2026 Ninja Summer Camp

July 13-17 currently available

Most camps are full, but waitlists are open. The July 13-17 camp still has available spots.

Current Pricing

$425 full session / $90 per day

A week prior to each camp: $475 full session / $95 per day. Sibling discount included.

Camp Time

9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Early drop-off and late pickup available for an additional fee.

Availability

June 8-12 - Full / Waitlist available

June 22-26 - Full / Waitlist available

July 6-10 - Full / Waitlist available

July 13-17 - Open / Register Now

July 27-31 - Full / Waitlist available

August 3-7 - Full / Waitlist available

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Community Events

E5 Inflatable Obstacle Course

Elemental 5 brings movement into the community with our inflatable obstacle course, student showcases, and pop-up movement events. Catch us this summer at local farmers markets, school events, festivals, and community gatherings.

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Leadership Program · Ages 11–13

Junior Coach Apprenticeship

An 8-week service-based cycle where students assist coaches, support younger athletes, and earn their first leadership credential.

Learn & Apply →

What Families Say

Don't take
our word for it.

★★★★★

5.0 · Google Reviews

★★★★★

"There are not enough incredible words to describe the Lobecks and Elemental 5. They are truly awesome and passionate individuals and that pours into all those who get to learn from them. My daughter spent 2 years at another gym and was not advancing the way she hoped — within a week at Elemental, not just her skills but her mindset grew. They not only teach skills of body but also foster skills of heart and mind as well."

Melissa Deemer

★★★★★

"My grandsons love Elemental 5! They have fun and work hard. Mat chats focusing on a word of the week is a great element of the classes too. Instructors and owners are fantastic."

Sue Granger

★★★★★

"Elemental 5 is amazing! We've hosted a birthday party there, joined a kids camp and have attended many open gyms. Joe, Lexee and Josh make the kids feel welcomed and seen — the three of them make this gym what it is. Thanks for providing a fun, safe space for the kids of Chaffee County!"

Brittany Tognacci

★★★★★

"Brought my daughter by for an instructional class. She's new to all this and can be a bit apprehensive. The coaches were so patient, funny, and instantly made her comfortable. They cater each skill to each kid to help them learn at their own comfort level. Love the encouragement! Salida needed a place like this — thank you!"

Raimi Kaan

★★★★★

"Took grandkids there and WOW!!! Visionaries at work for all around healthy kids."

Monica Lillich

Get Involved

Interested in
supporting E5?

Whether you are a family exploring founding membership, a business considering a sponsorship, or simply someone who believes in what we are building — leave your info and we will reach out personally.

No commitment required. Just a conversation.