So yeah, I’ve been avoiding writing this blog post for the last 6 months. Finally, it’s time to stop hiding, errrrh, I mean share. I chose, yes chose, to skip competing on American Ninja Warrior this season! Clearly, I’ve lost my mind. But in fact, this is all part of my larger plan of Ninja […]
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Hey my ninjas- I had the honor of competing at National Ninja League World Finals just last month. It was a great honor, a confirmation of my progress in the sport and a deep learning experience all in one. In other words, I had a blast! Over 2,000 people across the country competed in regional […]
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On less than 3 hours of sleep, I found myself at the starting line of Cleveland City Finals of American Ninja Warrior (Season 9). Minutes before my run, I began to very gently warm up… and immediately became dizzy and nauseous. Not good. I’d managed to Qualify for City Finals the night before – finishing […]
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Ninja tribe- Well it “only” took 3 years; I finally realized my ninja warrior quest of competing on American Ninja Warrior! Three years, tons of travel competing across the country, a bunch of injuries (including dislocating my shoulder in front of 50 horrified people), many new friends, lots of 2nd and 3rd place finishes at […]
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My ninjas- When I was wild little 7 years old I had a truly radical experience in Karate class. It was a defining moment that changed the course of my life for sure and led me many years later to coin the term “exercise alchemy”. I had a passionate hatred for authority as a little […]
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My ninjas- Show me someone who’s never felt fear and I’ll show you someone who never truly lived a day in their life. Fear is an essential part of being human, and honestly, is an everyday experience for many of us. Most of us. Like me. Instead of avoiding the inescapable truth of fear, the […]
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Ninja tribe- Look, I get it – smoking pot is one of the easiest ways to blow off steam, instantly relax, self-medicate and make almost any activity more enjoyable, errh, except maybe that first date. Yes, it’s easy to argue that it’s way less destructive than it’s legal twin, alcohol. Oh booze, you go ahead […]
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My ninjas- In my first post in this series I shared my epic American Ninja Warrior audition video and how during childhood, being forced to sit for 5 hours a day in school felt a bit too much like torture for a high energy little boy like myself. And in part two, I told the […]
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My ninja- As you know, I’ve decided to participate in the American Ninja Warrior, the spectacular obstacle course competition show on NBC. In my previous post, I shared some very powerful childhood experiences of overcoming personal obstacles through movement. These experiences ultimately shaped who I am today and why I’ve taken the huge mission of […]
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Ninja tribe- I’ve decided to commit myself to competing in and winning American Ninja Warrior, the spectacular obstacle course TV show on NBC. Like a real ninja, I’ve silently and patiently watched this show from the sidelines during the past 7 years and delighted in its growth into a full-blown phenomenon. All this time I’ve […]
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