National Ninja League Finals - Trampoline Bounce

After all the runs were completed and all the interviews were conducted, there was one final thing I wanted to do. All weekend I stood next to the giant trampoline and kept thinking about how I really wanted to jump off of it and into the foam pit. So right before I left the Movement Lab, I decided to make that jump. And I had my camera with me.

National Ninja League Finals - Raw Obstacle Footage

The following is a collection of all the raw footage I recorded for B roll, mostly of the obstacles of each stage.

National Ninja League Finals - Final Stage

This is it! The Final Stage! Seven people remain. Whoever goes that farthest, the fastest wins it all. Who will be the first National Ninja League Champion?

National Ninja League Finals - Stage Two

Stage 2 is upon us! Twenty-Two men cleared stage 1 and now must take on a more challenging course with a strict time limit. How many people will reach the final stage?

National Ninja League Finals - Stage One Group Six

The sixth and final group take on stage 1 of the National Ninja League Finals! Among the top qualifiers, how many will make it to stage 2?

National Ninja League Finals - Stage One Group Five

With two thirds of Stage 1 already done, some of the best ninja competitors have arrived to take on the course. How many more will move on to Stage 2?

National Ninja League Finals - Stage One Group Four

Group 4 of Stage 1 rolls on and some of the ANW names have started to appear! How many people will move onto Stage 2 from this group?

National Ninja League Finals - Stage One Group Three

Stage 1 of the National Ninja League Finals continues! In group 3, we see some amazing performances, some close calls, and one amazing spill!

National Ninja League Finals - Stage One Group Two

The National Ninja League Finals continue with Group 2! How many people will join the previous three clears in stage 2?

National Ninja League Finals - Stage One Group One

The first of six groups of competitiors to take on Stage One of the National Ninja League finals! Of the 142 people who competed, how many will move on to stage two? Throughout this series, you will get full coverage from the competition, featuring every run from the entire weekend.

National Ninja League Finals - Interview: Perry Oosterlee

For my final interview at the National Ninja League Finals, I talked to Perry Oosterlee, the only international competitor to compete. We discuss the many courses he competed on, his performance in the NNL, and his experiences in the USA!

Final Stage Podcast Episode 11: The National Ninja League Finals Were Awesome!

The National Ninja League Finals was this past weekend. We both went. It was awesome! Join us as we discuss the experience in great length.

Also, we discuss applications being open for both Sasuke 32 and Sasuke Vietnam, the locations for American Ninja Warrior 8, and even more Team Ninja Warrior discussion.

National Ninja League Finals - Interview: Luis Moço

ANW competitor and National Ninja League designer Luis Moço was nice enough to talk to William about designing obstacle courses, training, and life outside of ANW!

National Ninja League Finals - Interview: Jojo Bynum

After two amazing saves on stage one, Jojo Bynum was nice enough to talk to me about the event right before stage two. In addition, we discuss his time on Team Ninja Warrior!

National Ninja League Finals - Interview: Travis Rosen

While at the National Ninja League Finals, Travis Rosen was nice enough to take some time to talk to be about the event and Team Ninja Warrior!

National Ninja League Finals - Interview: Michelle Warnky

Michelle Warnky was nice enough to take some time to talk to me about ANW, Team Ninja Warrior, and the difficulties balancing work and training. Also, we discuss the challenge of competing in cold weather and even get a surprise!

National Ninja League Finals - Interview: Chris Wilczewski

I talked to the owner of the Movement Lab and organizer of the National Ninja League, Chris Wilczewski. We talk about how stage one was going so far, competing on Team Ninja Warrior, and that wild move he performed on the Salmon Ladder!