The Sport of Ninja
There are all sorts of obstacle course races from spartan races and tough mudders to military obstacle courses. However, the reality TV show “American Ninja Warrior” inspired a sport that has a life of its own. The Ninja Sport typically consists of courses that last one to five minutes with obstacles that require agility, grip, technical skills, balance, full body strength, precision, and power. Rock Solid Warrior offers some of the premier gyms to train at which to be introduced to, or trained for, the Ninja Sport.
There are regional, national, and international leagues for everyone from early beginners to pros. Our local focus is the Ninja Carolina League (NCL), especially for beginners. However, for those who want to go further in the sport there are many other opportunities that we provide. And we’ll take you as far as you want to go in the sport.
We are blessed to have an abundance of nationally ranked pro athletes on our coaching staff and many others who have been competing for years. We can teach you everything you would ever need or want to know about the sport.
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If you are new to the sport, it might seem a bit overwhelming so here’s what we recommend:
1) If there is a Regional League of some sort close to you, fully participate in it. If you train at Rock Solid Warrior, that would be the Ninja Carolina League.
2) If you don’t have a Regional League, or you are regularly in the top half of your division in your Regional League, and would like to see how well you do with competitions beyond the immediate region, consider one of the more established larger leagues that host competitions in your area. For those who train at Rock Solid Warrior, the UNAA would be the logical choice, but there are several excellent gyms in the Carolinas that host WNL and FINA competitions that you may want to consider, too.
3) If/when you find yourself to be very competitive in the established larger leagues, you may want to consider competing in the Ninja Sport Championship Youth (8-9, 10-11, or 12-13 year old divisions) or Pro (if you are 13+) series. These Qualifying Events are typically the best the sport has to offer. Even if you don’t finish in the top half, you’ll get to see and meet some of thebest in the sport on the most challenging courses, and it could inspire you to keep training to get to the next level.
The Ninja Sport, although well-established, is still relatively young. We’ll be on top of how the sport continues to evolve. We’re seeing an increasingly rising skill level by the top athletes and we’re among the innovators in advancing the sport. We are also among the growing number of people recognizing and providing opportunities for beginners to enter the sport, which bodes well for the sport’s continued growth.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Remember, it’s not necessarily about being THE best, but putting out YOUR best, and growing in your ability to overcome obstacles physically, mentally, and spiritually that will serve you well in all of life.