Principles of the Ninja Paddler: Efficiency & Style for Kayakers

By Jay Gitomer

You know all the kayak strokes but your paddling could be more polished and easy. Principles of the Ninja Paddler will help you make your boat dance by shining light on the concepts of efficiency and style for kayakers. Each principle is explained clearly and simply, and is tied to a practical application. Recommendations for practices are also provided. Transform your paddling by applying the concepts of the Ninja Paddler.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jay Gitomer
• Release date: Nov 7, 2013
• ISBN: 9781310349225

Jay Gitomer

Jay Gitomer is the owner-operator of Blue World Paddlesports and the founder of Babes with Blades All-Women, No-Yelling Paddling Events. She is an ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayak Instructor, BCU UKCC Level 1 Paddlesports Coach, and BCU 4-Star Leader. She is known for her creative, fun approach to training. Jay runs the paddleboard club Baltimore Boards, is a former coordinator of the Chesapeake Paddlers Association, and volunteers with Team River Runner to help wounded service people. Jay also sits on the Advisory Committee of the Safety Education and Instruction Council of the American Canoe Association.

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Principles of the Ninja Paddler

Efficiency & Grace for Kayakers

By Jay Gitomer

Copyright 2013 Jay Gitomer

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Table of Contents

What is a Ninja Paddler?

The Principles

Principle #1 - A Ninja Does Not Wobble

Principle #2 – The Hanging Cheek

Principle #3- You Are Not a Statue

Principle #4 – The Silent Paddle

Principle #5 – Let the Universe Help You

The Ninja Equation

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What is a Ninja Paddler?

The idea for Ninja Paddler came when I was trying to develop a class to fill a need that I saw. There are lots of classes on strokes, and