Ninja is an exciting new style of obstacle course competition. Athletes of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels from around the globe have accepted the challenge. Athletes train at local ninja facilities on obstacles designed by obstacle manufacturers like DGS Ninja and Stage 4 designs.
Some athletes view ninja as a fun recreational off-screen adventure, while others take the challenge to the next level and set their eyes on becoming the next World Champion. Regardless of your journey, ninja is a fun, healthy sport that keeps youth and adults alike active and off screens through exciting obstacle challenges.
Continue reading to learn more about this rapidly growing new sport, or head to our facilities page to find a training center near you.
Check out members of the ninja community in action!
Ninja is a sport centered around overcoming obstacles. The focus in the sport is about beating the course, not your competition. It’s this focus on individual accomplishment that makes ninja perfect for anyone, regardless of age, gender, or ability.
The individualized challenges in ninja make it perfect for individuals of all ages looking for a more personalized sport. Athletes participating in the sport build strength, focus and confidence by learning how to overcome fun obstacle challenges.
The ninja community is unlike any other sporting community. Here, you will find athletes cheering for their rivals, helping each other on the sidelines, and growing together. This supportive community is one of the main reasons why more families are choosing ninja as their primary sport.
The sport’s focus on defeating obstacles over your competition provides an encouraging and supportive environment for athletes to develop confidence through the sport. This tight-knit community provides individuals with a shared sense of community and purporse. Many athletes have formed lifetime friendships and bonds through the sport.
The infrastructure around ninja competitions has rapidly evolved over the past decade. Today, there are hundreds of gyms worldwide dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment for obstacle-course training.
Athletes learn the basics at these local training centers. As they advance their skills, they can join a ninja team and travel to other nearby training facilities that host Standard Qualifying competitions.
Competitions are broken into Tiers (Skill Levels) and divisions (Age & Gender Groupings) to provide all athletes with the opportunity to experience the fun of ninja competitions.
These local qualifiers build athletes’ confidence and allow them to qualify for larger, more significant Regional competitions.
The best athletes from the region will then move on to test their abilities at the World Championships.
Ready to embark on an epic off-screen adventure for you or your kid? Take your first step into the exciting world of ninja by finding a training location near you.
Ready to follow the community, watch local events, and see which ninjas rise to the top at the Regionals and World Championships? Follow the accounts below to catch all the exciting action.
