Ninja Warrior Courses

Ninja warrior courses are exciting obstacle challenges. Athletes run, climb, swing, and balance through a series of tough obstacles. The courses test speed, strength, and agility. Falling into the water below means you are out.

What the Courses Are Like

A ninja warrior course has many obstacles in a row. Athletes might swing across bars, run up a warped wall, balance on spinning logs, or leap between platforms. Each obstacle gets harder as you go.

The most famous obstacles include the Warped Wall, which is a tall curved wall you have to sprint up, and the Salmon Ladder, where you jump a bar up a series of rungs. If you fall off any obstacle, you splash into the water and your run is over.

From TV to Real Life

Ninja warrior started as a Japanese TV show called Sasuke in 1997. The show became popular all over the world. American Ninja Warrior is one of the most-watched versions.

Today, there are ninja warrior gyms where kids and adults can train. Many gyms have courses designed just for kids. It is a great way to build strength and have an adventure. Some kids who train at these gyms go on to compete on TV.

Fun Facts

• The original ninja warrior show from Japan is called Sasuke.
• Very few people have ever completed the full ninja warrior course on TV.
• There are now ninja warrior gyms in almost every state.

Did You Know?

The Warped Wall on American Ninja Warrior is 14.5 feet tall, and athletes have to sprint up it and grab the top edge to keep going!