Shh, don't tell anyone
Real Ninja Skills.
Zero Seriousness.
Live-in ninja martial arts training with Rick Tew in Koh Samui, Thailand. Morning class, evening club session, the island in between. 2 weeks.
What is it
Eat, Train, Think, Play, and Sleep like a ninja.
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, self-defense, Ninja Tools, and mental focus, wrapped in a deliberately silly delivery. The training is legit. The vibe is fun.
The whole brand runs on a playful secrecy joke. The misspelling, "Gooffy," "ShhT," is part of the identity, not a typo. Serious skill, silly delivery. Train by day, game by night, and walk away with real skills to take home without giving up your holiday.
Shh, here is the secret
The Real ShhT
There is a file on Mr. Tew. Old tapes, real training, a very long record. It is sealed for a reason. Open it if you must.
File opened. You did not get this from us
The Real ShhT
The goofy is the whole point. Every session is silly and all about fun, and it is backed by more than 25 years of real ninja training, taught around the globe. Roll the tapes.
Real training camp footage from the year 2000. Full speed, full contact with the ground, zero CGI.
One example from the toolbox. Spins, wraps and the occasional lesson in humility.
The opening of the Strikes & Kicks tape. A great form to learn while you are here, then practice on your own at our center.
Rick Tew in his own words. The man behind the ShhT.
The world files
Three continents, one sensei. He has taught, lived and started over in the USA, Europe and Asia. Open a file. It reseals when you move on.
Martial arts. Self-help. Travel. Building a life in a new country. The man has receipts on all of it, and two weeks is enough time for him to hand you a few.
Want more? Hundreds of clips and full lessons live on our Martial Arts Home Study App at WinJitsu.com.
The Four 2s
$2,222
Four 2s, four reasons. Training, lodging, and meals all in.
2 arts
Ninjitsu (the body) and WinJitsu (the mind), two martial arts in one.
2-hour morning class
Daily instruction, 8am to 10am. Rick teaches the new material.
2-hour evening review
Club-style practice with the group, where the real learning happens.
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
Monday to Friday
A Day in the ShhT
Morning
8am to 10am
The taught class
Rick teaches the new material, drills, and corrections. The one formal instruction session.
Free
Midday
The island is yours
Explore Koh Samui on your own terms. Real skills without giving up your holiday.
Evening
Optional
Club-style review
An optional 2-hour group session. Drill with the others and the skills really stick.
After dark
Free time
Your kind of night
Go out and explore, or stay in and chill. Games, hangs, or an early night, your call.
Body and mind level up together
Five Belts, One WinJitsu Book Each
Yellow Belt
"Ninja Newbie Nonsense"
- ›Stances: Horse, Cat, Triangle Duck
- ›Rolls: Forward, Reverse
- ›Falls: Flat Fall (back)
- ›Strikes: Fist, Palm Heel
- ›Kicks: Front Kick, Low Sweep
🧠 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
- ›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, Hand Spring
🧠 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
- ›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, Jump Spinning Kick
- ›Forms: Strikes & Kicks, Rolls & Falls
🧠 WinJitsu Book 5, "Grand Gooffball": total Ninja Mind Control TEW.
Eat. Train. Think. Play. Sleep.
Sand, sanook, rinse and repeat.
Eat
Ninja-themed, simple, hearty meals to fuel training.
Train
Morning class and evening club. Ninjitsu body, WinJitsu mind.
Think
WinJitsu mindset work. Plan three moves ahead.
Play
Wind down in the gaming dojo: RPGs, LAN, board strategy.
Sleep
Rest and recover in the hostel.
What's Included
Duration
2 weeks, extendable
Schedule
Morning class + evening club, Mon to Fri
Stay
Hostel-style bunks, basic and comfy
Meals
Simple, hearty, provided
Location
NinjaGym, Big C Mall, Koh Samui
Who
Beginners to experienced, solo or with friends
Free bonus, every enrollment
One Free Month of WinJitsu
Every enrollment comes with a free month of WinJitsu.com, our separate training app. It is your pocket dojo: the full home study martial art and the WinJitsu mind art you drill through all five belts, right on your phone. The art of winning, in your pocket, and it comes home with you.
Peek at WinJitsu.com →And one more thing
Your Free Gooffy Ninja Tee
Every enrollment comes with a free GNS t-shirt. Pick your size when you land, wear the secret out loud. Shh.
Why here
Koh Samui, with the American Ninja
Rick Tew
The American Ninja, more than 25 years of experience, serious technique with a grin.
Tropical paradise
Beaches, jungle, and a relaxed island vibe that pairs hard training with real downtime.
Game by night
A game room at the center and the hostel. Train hard, then replay your favorites.
All welcome
Beginners to seasoned fighters, come solo or with friends. Bringing family? Book your own stay nearby and the kids can train at our NinjaGym Kids center.
Which Gooffy Ninja Are You?
A slightly silly 2-minute quiz that reshapes itself around your answers. Get your ninja profile, your tailored mix, and a perk or two. Shh.
Shh, the FAQ
Do I need experience?
No. Beginners are welcome, and so are seasoned fighters. Everyone trains at their level.
What if I am not a morning person?
No worries. Just show up to the evening review sessions, where we go over what we did that morning. Mr. Tew rotates teaching mornings and evenings, so both types get at least 2 classes a week with Mr. Tew.
Can I bring my family or kids?
The live-in program stays in hostel-style bunks built for solo travelers, so it is not set up for families to lodge together. You are welcome to book your own accommodation nearby, and the kids can train at our NinjaGym Kids center while you are in the program.
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 is the free month of WinJitsu?
Every enrollment comes with one free month of WinJitsu.com, our separate training app. It holds the full home study program and everything we actually teach.
Where exactly is it?
Rick Tew's NinjaGym, Big C Mall, Koh Samui, plus a small hostel nearby. Game room at both.