October 10-11

Albany Ninja Lab brings together a community built on encouragement, growth, and a shared passion for ninja.

Coaches Geoff, Jazzy, and Brody bring their experience and creativity together to design a Premier Series course that challenges athletes to think, adapt, and put their skills to work. Expect a fresh combination of obstacles, technical movement, and opportunities to find your own way through the course.

The Premier Series features the top 25% of athletes from around the globe. This series pushes athletes to their limits, challenging them on courses designed by the best course designers. The World Ninja League Premier Series is the ultimate test of strength, speed, and agility.

About Albany Ninja Lab

With 12,000 square feet dedicated to ninja training, Albany Ninja Lab brings together classic obstacles, modern challenges, and a dedicated parkour area.

From warped walls and salmon ladders to constantly evolving obstacle configurations, it’s a space built for athletes to develop their skills and discover what’s possible.

Led by a coaching team that emphasizes technique, problem-solving, and individual growth, Albany Ninja Lab fosters a community where athletes challenge themselves and support one another.

Albany Ninja Lab

161 Washington Ave Ext

Albany, NY 12205

Meet the Course Designer

Meet Jaazib Ismail

A New England Regional Champion with a passion for bar technique, Jaazib brings competitive experience and a love of technical movement to course design. From timing and precision to creative transitions, he’s drawn to obstacles that reward athletes who can think through every move.

Meet Geoff Snyder

An art teacher, head coach, and two-time ANW competitor, Geoff brings together creativity, coaching experience, and years of competitive ninja. From building his first backyard course to helping develop the next generation of athletes at Albany Ninja Lab, he’s no stranger to creating new challenges.

His obstacle preference? Just about anything that isn’t balance.

Meet Brody Messier

A competitor and Premier Series Finalist, Brody knows what it’s like to take on challenging courses from an athlete’s perspective.

With a particular love for cliff lines and vertical limits, he brings his competitive experience and enthusiasm for technical challenges to the design team.

Competition Information

October 10-11

Kids: 8:30 AM
MK: 12:00 PM
Preteen: 4:30 PM
Amateur: 8:30 AM
Teens: 12:00 PM
Elite: 3:30 PM

*Times in ET

Interest Form

Our Ninja Championship wouldn’t be possible without the support of amazing community members like you! We appreciate your interested in getting involved.

Please complete the interest form below and our team will be in touch with more information. 

World Ninja League

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Level Up is opening its doors for a special qualifier!

The On-Site Qualifier is a global qualifying opportunity intended to provide equitable access to the World Championships for athletes and staff who may not otherwise have a practical pathway to qualification.

Who: Eligibility is limited to the following individuals who have not yet qualified for the current season’s Tier 1 or Tier 2 World Championship:

  1. Non-US-based athletes, regardless of country of residence

  2. Staff members of facilities that hosted a Regional Championship or All-Star Competition during the current season.

What: A single course that will follow the Challenge Course format scoring and rules, as well as applicable standards for Tier 1 and Tier 2.

Why: Successful full completion of the designated course will earn the athlete qualification to the current season’s corresponding Tier 1 or Tier 2 World Championship.

Where: Level Up
117-F, Liberty Dr, Thomasville, NC 27360

When: Wednesday June 17, 2026

8:30 AM: Young Adult, Adult, Elite, Masters

10:30 AM: Preteen and Teen

12:30 PM: Kids and Mature Kids

Additional days now being offered: Thursday and Friday at 1:00 PM.

Award Ceremonies will take place at the Coliseum on Friday 6/19 around 6:00 PM.

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