Have you ever heard of the TV show called the American Ninja Warrior? It’s one of the TV shows that our entire family loves to watch. It’s really amazing to see athletes compete in the hopes of completing a really challenging obstacle course. And it’s not just your usual obstacle course. It’s a level up course that requires “ninja moves”. We love the show so much that our son, Ziggy, now wants to study parkour!
Well, something like that took place last Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Commercenter Alabang, Activity Center, when LIFT, a new fitness culture, had a level up parkour showdown composed of two stages. LIFT was an event organized by Headstart Marketing.
Participants were first weighed in by the coaches after which each batch were given an energetic warm up by the Chief Ninja from Ninja Academy, Raven Solar.
Players aggressively competed to complete the course in the shortest time possible (5 min max time game). Encouraged by the crowd and supporters, they had to show agility, strength and style on the following challenges:
Stage 1
Tic Tac
Monkey Bar
Cliff Hanger
Tire Run
Stage 2
4 Ft Slope
Rope Climb
Ibeam
Arm Ring
The entire course could be viewed openly by spectators and supporters. Each player who tried the course were cheered on even by their co-competitors. It was evident that there was truly a fantastic amount of sportsmanship and friendly rivalry during the Lift Event.
The 5 Champions who won the event were:
- John Gerry Ramos of Ninja Academy (2.34 mins.)
- Jeri James Pazunila of Anytime Fitness – Bicutan (2.36 mins.)
- EJ Fabregas of Anytime Fitness – Bicutan (2.51 mins.)
- Daniel Hilario of Anytime Fitness – Sucat (3.00 mins.)
- Ivan Geoffrey Pineda – Regular Sign in (3.04 mins.)
In addition to FREE Lootbags during registration, winners also received special items from sponsors. The event attracted significant local sponsors, including Co-Sponsors Ninja Academy and Johnson Fitness and Wellness.
Major Sponsors included Evolve Yoga, Ace Water Spa, Lifeline and Commercenter Cinema. Other sponsors who were present were Dolfenal, UCPB Gen, Eye-Mo, Omron, Valda Pastilles, ACDS, Black Pig, Chubby’s Ribshack, Focus Athletics, Bridgestone, Centro Holistico, and Epic Cycle.
Looking forward to more events like this in the future!
Yes! I think it was just yesterday or the other day that the boys are watching the American Ninja Warrior. And such fun that even school teachers and other professionals join the contests. Others are really preparing for the competition and who wouldn’t? They love the title and the fame that comes with it.
Seems exciting to see something close to that in real life. Ihihi.
I think I’ve watched a few America Ninja Warrior clips online before and every time I see one, I’d just be in awe of what they can do! In my mind, siguro naka 10 steps pa lang ako jan, bagsak na ako, haha! This post reminds me of my home workout, it’s been a while since I last did it.
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I haven’t watched that TV show. Maybe because I’m not an athletic person so hindi ko feel manood ng ganito. But I think I have watched one video of this, na girl pa yung sumali and sobrang bilib ko lang sa kanya. For sure, if I will try this, hindi ako makakalayo. hehehe!
We haven’t watched that show, but I think my son would love to try these competitive activity. Surely, event like this will entertain him and would inspire him to do his best.
Sayang, I would love to bring my son to these types of events. Kids nowadays are so energetic that parkour is starting to trend already. Sana they would do the same event here in Cavite area so I can bring my child along.
I haven’t watch that show pa, but it makes my finger to click on it and search in youtube now. heheheh! It looks funny and exciting pero pag gagawin mo siguro ang hirap din. Kaylangan mo talagang mag warm-up para di mabigla ang muscles mo at sasakit ang buong body mo. wow may pa loot bags pa sila ha.
American Ninja Warrior is so fun to watch! I don’t watch the show often, but whenever I catch it, I’m enthralled. Really, I think those who do parkour are amazing. But I can only pray to have the proper body coordination to do that, hahaha!
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Oh okay. Kala ko for kids, hihi. Looks fun. A few years ago, feeling ko kayang kaya ko pa yan. Ngayon feeling matanda na ako haha.