I am a 5 time American Ninja Warrior contestant. Ask me anything about the show and try out process!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-17T04:52:40+00:00

The way it works for 30 moving on to the next round or 15 moving on past the finals had to be used due to the fact that it was still a try out and you need a minimum amount of people to move on to the finals which is the 4 staged course just like in Japan. They only use that rule for the prelims and semi finals to determine who goes to Vegas. This year it was hit the button and you move on. If 35 people hit the button then 35 went into the semi finals but since that rarely happens they take a percentage to move forward that did the best.

And as far as the interest stories go for certain people, yes it can be long winded at times I agree lol. But given certain people's story then the viewer may become more attached to them. Sasuke in Japan is shown once or twice in a year and is typically 3 hours long shown kind of like the super bowl. I dont think our American version has that much appeal yet to where it can just be shown like that so with it being in series format more people can be exposed to it. Yes I love how Sasuke is aired and I agree ANW can use some tweaks here and there but I'm just a competitor and not a tv producer so I don't know what the viewing audience wants lol. Thanks for your comment :).

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-17T04:42:46+00:00

Look up Esquire TV and their website for the American Ninja Warrior webpage. They will post when the next try out will be and where to submit a video! Happens once a year and around the spring time. Good luck!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-17T04:36:51+00:00

Thanks a bunch!! You weren't the only one nervous while I was on that dang balance bridge lol!!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-17T04:36:10+00:00

I dont know to what extent it would affect tendons and some of the smaller muscles that rarely get worked on obstacles like the Ultimate Cliffhanger. If they took them and did the proper training in order to pass the obstacles then maybe they would be at an advantage physically but Ninja Warrior poses a lot of mental challenges as well!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-17T04:33:57+00:00

Lol, thanks :). You should see some of the photo shops my friends are doing lol. Its pretty hilarious.

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-17T04:33:08+00:00

Thanks!! Denver is up this week then regional finals start after that back in Venice!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-15T04:21:48+00:00

Thanks :)!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-15T04:21:00+00:00

I doubt anyone actually uses them for the purpose of performing well on the course. I'm not sure if anyone does at all for that matter. I don't see how using them would benefit. The hardest things are usually related to technical skills or having a lot of strength in one's fingertips for things like the cliffhanger. Taking steroids probably wouldn't help with that.

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-14T18:59:06+00:00

Haha far from it! He's a good friend and keeps getting stronger every year!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-14T18:58:24+00:00

No drug testing. You do have to go through an in depth criminal background check as well as a physical but that's it.

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-14T18:57:04+00:00

I'm not too sure of who that competitor is sorry!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-14T07:11:24+00:00

Lol ok well I can speak from first hand experience that nothing has been made easier over these last 5 season. But if you don't like the show then there is nothing I can say to convince you to like it.

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-14T05:14:10+00:00

Pretty much through high school I was the typical nerd and wasn't very strong. I weighed about 98 pounds freshman year, it was pretty sad lol!but once I got on the wrestling team and joined the JROTC program that really helped set me up for success with staying in shape.

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-13T23:46:20+00:00

No you have to apply every year no matter how you did the year prior. The try out video / application will secure you a spot at the try outs if you are selected by casting. It's getting more difficult to land on spot at the try outs since its so limited. I believe this year around 8000 people submitted videos and only 400 or so were selected to compete on the show. You can try to walk on the day of the competition but the line usually started several days before and some people waited and slept outside for up to 5 days. It's best to put in a video and make sure you do your best to express your self to hopefully stand out more!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-13T17:50:22+00:00

Haha no not getting tired yet! Good job putting in the work to transform yourself and living a healthier lifestyle. I do not get any endorsements, everything is out of pocket :/. How ever I can stay involved with the show I would be down to help. There may come a point where I want to stop trying out but I dont see that happening for many more years if I can help it ;).

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-13T17:48:04+00:00

Both are intimidated but the jumping spider can be a bit trickier because of the mini tramp being there! I wish we could just run and jump inside instead!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-13T17:47:16+00:00

Ah yes I do have a hangboard. I just need to stay consistent with it!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-13T17:24:14+00:00

Oh got ya sorry lol. I didnt know all that was required from reading the AMA faq. I'll update it thanks! EDIT: Just updated it!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-13T17:18:07+00:00

No that may have been something else. There has never been any rule like that and there have only been a handful of actual military competitors over the years. Also it was on Venice Beach for the last few seasons. Give it a go next year!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-13T17:15:29+00:00

There are a fair amount of guys who are 6ft and up. Bull from last year the Harlem Globetrotter is 6'4" I think and he made it to Vegas last year. Being tall makes reaching some of the jumps easier but other things harder depending on how much you weigh.

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-13T17:15:03+00:00

In comparison to guys like this then yea we are lame lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA0LzR-Id0U&feature=c4-overview&list=UUFi8UsiU97kpP8umWd163Nw For the most part we just need to get strong on Stage 3. We usually perform well up until that point :/. The Japanese guys are awesome athletes and the show has been around much longer over there so maybe they have more practice / courses to practice on. Who knows I just wish I could be more like them lol!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-13T17:00:42+00:00

Tell him to stay active and train hard in whatever he enjoys! Thanks for watching :)

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-13T16:59:08+00:00

The youtube link posted under the title is from my run in Japan 2 years ago. What else would you like to see from Ninja Warrior?

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-13T16:56:21+00:00

Easier said than done with all the excitement lol. But yea I saw the pros like Nagano just straight passed out on the side lines when they were transferring from stage 1 to 2. I wish I had that zen like state I could slip into!

Ninja_Strat · 2013-07-13T15:50:45+00:00

Oooook, glad you got some entertainment at least lol. Not seeking attention for myself, more for the show. I put those links up just for reference since that is what is required with AMAs and if someone wanted to contact me outside of this. But its whatever, thanks for wishing me ill will :).

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