Custom Keepsakes for Ninja Warriors —
and the Families Who Made It Possible.
CycloneMade is a family-run keepsake business based in North Carolina, specializing in custom memorabilia for ninja warrior athletes and the families who cheer them on.
Our Story
There's a moment every ninja parent knows — your kid clears something they've been chasing for months, and your whole phone camera roll isn't enough to capture what it meant. That's why we built CycloneMade.
We're Ish and Elizabeth, parents of two athletes and the people behind every order that ships from here. Our son Cyrus competes in ninja warrior across the major youth leagues — FINA, WNL, UNAA, NSC Youth — the organizations that run competitive ninja for kids across the country. Watching him earn his way through those competitions gave us a simple idea: moments like these deserve more than a photo on a phone. They deserve something you can hold onto.
Ninja is where we're starting — it's our world and we know it well. But we're already working on designs for tennis and other sports, because the feeling of watching your kid earn something is the same regardless of the court, field, or course they're on. If your athlete competes, we want to have something for you.
We come from a small business background — our other venture, Game On Escapes & More, has been running in North Carolina for years. We've always believed in being transparent about what building something really looks like. CycloneMade is no different. It's a real business built with real intention, and we're building it alongside our kids — teaching them firsthand what it means to invest in an idea, put in the work, and see it through. Any proceeds go right back toward their athletic pursuits: travel, competition fees, gear, and everything that keeps them in the game.
This is personal. That's why we do it right.


Cyclone Made
What We Stand For
The values that drive every order
Made for Sports Families
We know what it’s like to be in the stands, in the car, and on the sidelines. Our products are made for parents who want something more lasting than a screenshot.
Personal, Not Mass-Produced
Every keepsake is customized. You’re not picking from a generic catalog — you’re creating something specific to your athlete and their journey.
Family Owned, Actually
We don’t say “family owned” as a tagline. It’s Ish, Elizabeth, and the kids. That’s the whole team. You’ll feel that in how we handle every order.
Rooted in NC
Based in North Carolina and proud of it. When you order from us, you’re supporting a local family business — no warehouse, no middleman.
Part of Something Bigger
A portion of what we earn goes right back into the sport through our own kids’ journeys. We’re not just selling keepsakes. We’re invested in this world the same way you are.
Secure
Your images are safe with us, stored in a secure sign database, queued for deletion within 30 days of your order completion.
Meet the Family Behind CycloneMade

Ish
Founder & Creative Direction
Entrepreneur and the driving force behind CycloneMade. Also the co-founder of Game On Escapes & More, and a firm believer that good businesses are built in plain sight. Currently splitting time between big ideas and the carpool line.

Elizabeth
Operations & Fulfillment
Keeps everything running. Every order that goes out right is because of her — when she's not also serving as a glorified Uber driver between ninja gyms and wherever else the week demands.

The Inspiration
Competitive ninja warrior athlete and the reason this whole thing started. Also an avid FlopBall enthusiast — think hacky sack for your hands; check it out at FlopBall.com (another NC original). He already has his own design available in the store. Follow his journey on Instagram @cyclone.ninja.

Faris
Design & Product Development
Learning the tools behind product design and working on the production side of the business. You may see his work in the store before long.
Your athlete worked hard to get here.
Let's make something that brings you right back to the moment.
They conquered the course. You capture the moment.
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