Welcome! Register for The Citizen Ninja Way using the sign-up form below.
Citizens for Free Speech is home of The Citizen Ninja Way™, a method of activism that uses effective strategies, tactics, and tools resulting in positive change at the local level.
CFFS National Training Director Mary Baker is the creator and facilitator of the training program based on her book, Citizen Ninja: Stand up to Power.
Why does involvement in local government matter?
At CFFS we believe that exercising free speech is most effective when we're taking a seat on our local city councils, school boards, and homeowners associations. Read this important article to learn more.
Ready to take action in your community?
Get the grassroots leadership training you need to engage with others civilly and confidently. Our FREE Citizen Ninja training will give you an empowered mindset and practical tips for collaborating with other grassroots activists.
PART 1 -- Citizen Ninja: The Basics is designed for conservative Americans who recognize they have a duty to engage in the civic process but are unsure how to go about it or are fearful of bully tactics being used against them.
What you'll learn:
- The Four Citizen Ninja Powers
- How to Stage Your Discourse
- Bully Tactics and Counter-Measures
- How to Take Action
PART 2 -- Citizen Ninas in Action: Team-Building Essentials builds upon the foundational concepts presented in Citizen Ninja Basics, and will teach local activists how to successfully develop, grow, and activate a team.
Learn how to:
- Build & Align Your Team
- Evaluate and Assign Team Functions & Roles
- Deploy Your Team
Meet Mary Baker!
Watch this video to learn about Citizen Ninja author and training creator Mary Baker and what inspired her to get involved in local activism.
Wondering what your current activism skill level is? Use this personal assessment to find out.
Get Started Today!
Join other grassroots leaders from across the country in this interactive and foundational leadership training.
Complete the registration form below to be added to the spring 2023 cohort and receive links to the video recordings of the trainings.
Citizen Ninja FAQs
Are materials needed for this training? We recommend the book Citizen Ninja: Stand Up to Power by Mary Baker and the accompanying Citizen Ninja Training Manual for taking notes during each session. Details about ordering the materials will be provided upon registration for the course.
I am part of a group, how can we train together? Training your entire team is a great idea! Consider meeting together to either watch the training live or the recorded version, then talk about how you can begin applying the concepts to your group's mission!
Is there a test and will I receive a certificate of completion? Yes and yes! At the end of the training, you'll be invited to complete a short quiz designed to reenforce what you learned. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a certificate of completion that will be sent to you by email. In addition, you'll be part of a larger group of activists trained The Citizen Ninja Way™ and eligible to participate in more advanced training and programs.
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