Friday, March 31, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Final Stage

It's the final stage! Only 17 competitors remain! Who will be the new National Ninja League champion?

Thursday, March 30, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - ALL THE NINJAS

At the end of Stage 1, all the available competitors from the National Ninja League finals got together to take a giant group photo. Also, a bonus video is at the end to show a small piece of what ninjas like to do in their downtime.

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Final Stage Course Overview

Only one stage remains! Take a tour of the final stage of the National Ninja League Finals. Fifteen remain, but only the one competitor who goes the furthest and fastest will be crowned National Ninja League Champion!

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Stage 2

It's the second stage of the National Ninja League Finals! With a course that tests both strength and speed, how many of the remaining 27 competitors will reach the Final Stage?

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Interview: Mike Bernardo - Finally Knowing What To Do

While at the National Ninja League Finals, I had the chance to talk with longtime fan and competitor Mike Bernardo. Mike goes deep into the ups and downs of the life of a ninja competitor, the obstacles he's trying to overcome, and what he needs to do to one day reach the top of the mountain.

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Stage 2 Course Overview

It's stage two! Take a tour of the course the remaining 27 competitors will have to face.

Monday, March 27, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Stage 1 Group 3

It's the third and final group of stage one! With the only the top competitors left, how many more people will more on to stage two?

Friday, March 24, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Stage 1 Group 2

Stage 1 continues! Even more people take on the fast paced obstacle course! Will more than 2 people clear the stage this time?

Thursday, March 23, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Interview: David Ravi - Australia's Emerging Ninja Scene

One of my favorite things about the NNL weekend was all the new people I got to meet and interact with. One of those people was David Ravi, a gym owner who traveled with a group of people from Australia to compete in the National Ninja League. David was such a genuinely nice guy that I knew I had to interview him. So join us as we discuss the early stages of the Ninja Warrior scene in Australia and what it's like to train and compete while running your own gym.

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Interview: Philip Scott - From Ninja Fan To Ninja Competitor

When I found out that my friend Philip had finally qualified for the National Ninja League Finals, I was ecstatic. Philip is a good guy and I'm glad to see him succeed through his training. So as a reward for achieving his career best, I gave him his first video interview!

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Stage 1 Group 1

Stage one of the National Ninja League Finals begin! For season 2, stage 1 requires competitors to complete 7 obstacles in only 55 seconds. How many people from group 1 will clear the stage?

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Interview: Jon Alexis Jr. - The Giant Among Ninjas

During the National Ninja League Finals, I had the opportunity to talk to Jon Alexis Jr. to discuss Ninja Warrior. Also, we talk about his experiences in both American Ninja Warrior and Team Ninja Warrior!

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Stage 1 Course Overview and Demonstration

Here's the course layout and rules for stage one of the National Ninja League Season 2 Finals, featuring demonstrations from Brian Kretsch and Brian Wilczewski!

Monday, March 20, 2017

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Quick Look at Makoto Nagano's Booth

At the National Ninja League Finals, Makoto Nagano had a booth where people can take photos with him and buy some merchandise. This video is a very quick look at what the booth looked like, including the banner he was presented with at Sasuke 32 and the red button at the end of stage 1.

National Ninja League Season 2 Finals - Makoto Nagano's Speech

Thanks to the generosity of many, enough money was raised to bring Sasuke Grand Champion Makoto Nagano to the National Ninja League Finals in Concord California to watch the event and meet the many people who were inspired by him. At the end of the event, Nagano gave a speech thanking everyone for making this possible.

Friday, March 3, 2017

Final Stage Podcast Episode 23: Kunoichi 9 Review: Best Kunoichi Ever!

Kunoichi has finally returned and, you know what? It was fantastic! William and Arsenette break down the revival and talk about all the things the show did right.

Also, we discuss the ANW All Star Special, preview the National Ninja League Finals, give our impressions of Ultimate Beastmaster, and more!