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I love mats.
I’m gonna teach an adult ninja class at @losangeles_ninja in Culver City!
Ninja is for everyone, and i want to make sure it stays accessible to adults- especially if you’re a little intimidated by it. My class is for ninjas of all levels, with a heavy focus on injury prevention, strengthening in balance, mobility, and how to fall safely, while building confidence and overcoming obstacles!
If you’re interested in joining, answer the poll to tell us which of the following times you be most likely to attend regularly.
And tell me in the comments what you’d be most excited to learn!
How many did you count? A few years ago, I realized that my brachioradialis and biceps were synergistically dominant, where the lats SHOULD be the prime movers. Since then, I’ve worked consistently on cable pull downs to target and activate my lower lats. Even though my brachioradialis still tends to be the first muscle to burn out when i do pull ups on a bar, i’m super psyched to see those lower lats popping in this video, where i beat my personal record for most pull ups on a 1 inch @atomikclimbingholds rail! Thanks @nasmfitness @physivantage and @training4climbing for all the training tips!
#pullups
I can’t believe it took me this long to make @fxnlform part of my weekly routine. For years, the @ninjagodfather has been telling me to try #shockwave / #piezowave for the classic #golferselbow #climberselbow that’s common for so many ninjas. This is the latest version, and i had no idea it would have the side benefit of angiogenesis!
*yes, this is an #ad. But i’m only promoting it, because it’s making a huge difference in my life!
Welcome to the full emotional ride of each transfer on #Sasuke ‘s stage three obstacle, the Sidewinder. I always brace for maximum impact, and it never falls short of my expectations! ๐
You can find the full run on the “Sasuke Ninja Warrior” youtube channel!
#ninjawarrior #ninjaobstacles
Thank you so much to @sasuke_tbs and @inuimasato for inviting me to the first ever #SasukeWorldCup ! Thank you to my teammates @kingdom_ninja @papalninja @rjroams @joemoravsky for supporting and strategizing with me. What an amazing rollercoaster of an adventure! Here’s is most of my stage 1 run. Hopefully, someday the full special will air in the US, but until then, many of the runs are on the Sasuke YouTube channel. Hope you enjoy!
#ninjawarrior #sasuke #americanninjawarrior
The week before any big competition, i struggle IMMENSELY with wanting so desperately to keep pushing and doing everything i can to be maximally prepared, when in reality the most important thing i can do to maximize performance is go super light, rest, and visualize. But what if you suddenly remember an obstacle that you don’t know how to do? What if that’s the one that shows up on the course, and you didn’t practice it? You get creative. I figured out how to stack and angle the mats to allow me to practice the technique, while receiving none of the impact. If i get this obstacle, i’ll be ready. And whatever obstacles i get, I’ll be maximally recovered and ready to perform at my best!
Good luck to all the ninjas this week! Study hard, rest well, eat your vegetables, and visualize!!!
#rodeoropes #ninjawarrior #coffindrop
As we head in to the filming of #season17 of #NinjaWarrior I wanted to share this song I wrote, when i was super nervous for season 7! I hope it makes you smile! Remember to enjoy the adventure of this amazing experience!
Thanks again to @pwnytail and @darrenbailey17 for your fantastic vocals and all of your help creating this! And thanks to @ninjawarrior and @asmithcoprod and @sasuke_tbs for creating the sport that changed my life! โค๏ธ
Another variation on the classic #climbaroundyourpartner challenge. Squeeze your core!
#partnerchallenge
I figured out the hack to this #mobilitychallenge
Just really aggressively swing your leg into a split and use your head to push your hips back. An enthusiastic dog helps too.
Thanks for the idea @sparklyninja !
Didn’t know i could do THAT! (Wish i’d practiced that at least once before last year’s women’s special๐)
#ninjawarrior #ninjaobstacles
In 2015, after a year of dedicated strength training, i hit what i thought would be my peak. I asked myself “What are the odds that i can maintain this for a whole year!?” I only got stronger the next year. And the year after that! 9 years later, I’m on the verge of being stronger than I’ve ever been. What an adventure!
#verticallimit #ninjawarrior #americanninjawarrior #gripstrength
Come visit us today! Kids class at 3pm and 13-100 year olds at 5pm. Hope to see you here!
#losangelesninjagym #ninjagym #laninjagym #ninjawarrior
Oh my gosh! I did NOT think I’d be able to link all of those! Thanks to @losangeles_ninja and head coach @_kendama_ninja for helping me figure it out. I totally just got better!
And to my elite ninja friends, what would you call each of these link styles in order? If i had to guess, i’d say
1,2 ; 1,2 ; pull back; ultra, taylor tap, taylor tap.
Thoughts?
#americanninjawarrior #ninjawarrior
@losangeles_ninja is open! Come train with me in Culver City next Saturday, Aug 31st from 2-5pm!
#NinjaGym #laninja
The fishbone is one of the scariest and most fun obstacles on @sasuke_tbs . It’s so different from anything we have on #americanninjawarrior . Thank you so much to @daisuke_matsuda_sasuke for this amazing opportunity to literally run laps on your home-made replica. Anatawa tensai desu! ใใใใจใ ! Fill video of my competition run coming soon!
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#Sasuke #ninjawarrior #sasukewrldcup
@ninjawarrior #nationalfinals is on @nbc now! I have so many stories to tell you, but am hanging off a cliff atm. Will catch up later!
Just a totally normal morning at the #treehouse when @oliviavivian comes to visit๐ณ ๐ ๐
Lately, I’ve been adding cold brew protein powder to my oatmilk lattes, and i love it!
The race is on! @ninjawarrior semi-finals are on @nbc tonight and streaming on @peacock
I’ll be running with the inspirational @lisanicholshair ! Wish us luck
I am truly amazed by how much you can improve in just one session with a great coach! Thank you so much to @josiahpippel and @feroxninjapark for an awesome session!
#ninjawarrior #americanninjawarrior