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At New York Ninja Academy, children and adults of all skill levels learn how to analyze, approach, and conquer ninja warrior obstacles. Our challenging and unique obstacles reflect those seen on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior.
Have fun and push yourself to new limits! Kids classes are geared towards learning the basics, adult classes are designed for all levels, and advanced one-on-one classes prepare athletes for competition. Many of our staff and students have been Ninja Warrior competitors, and even some of our young students have competed on American Ninja Warrior Junior.
COACH DARION
Darion Bennet is a ninja coach, teacher, trainer, and obstacle course competitor. Teaching ninja is his passion, and his students range from children in preschool all the way to adults in both private and class sessions. He has helped lead over 50 athletes (as well as himself) to Regional and World championships for the National Ninja League. Darion has appeared on Seasons 10 14 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior.
COACH SEAN
Originally from Ithaca, NY, Sean has been living in New York City for almost a decade. When he’s not coaching, he’s acting on stage and camera, and performing his original singer/songwriter music. A certified personal trainer, Sean is excited for his future in Ninja Warrior, and for the chance to inspire those he teaches.
COACH JORDAN
Jordan Carr is our youngest coach, yet possibly our most accomplished in ninja. Jordan is a 2 time National Ninja League World Champion, she appeared on American Ninja Warrior Junior Seasons 2 and 3, and is appearing on American Ninja Warrior Season 14. Her ninja coach is ANW’s 12-time veteran, Flip Rodriguez, and she brings a level of intensity to her coaching that she learned from Flip. Jordan is also a former competitive rock climber and member of Team USA Speed Climbing team.
COACH JEREMY
Coach Jeremy is a parkour practitioner and coach of 18 years. He first appeared on American Ninja Warrior almost 10 years ago and found renewed interest in Ninja Warrior training when he saw his episode re-run on TV. As one of the first people to train parkour in New York City, he has coached kids and friends in playgrounds in all boroughs, and continues to pass on his knowledge and wisdom to the next generation.
COACH CLEON
Coach Cleon has been training parkour since he was 14 years old. As a former child himself, he loves the idea of strengthening and instilling confidence in a younger generation. In his spare time, he enjoys weightlifting, video games, traveling, and skateboarding. Cleon’s super power is that he remembers the names of all the kids he coaches.
COACH LAWRENCE
22 year old Coach Lawrence is a Ninja Warrior, Parkour, and Gymnastics athlete, training kids for over 3 years in Brooklyn. He was inspired to coach kids because has always loved helping others achieve their goals and better their skills. Coaching has impacted him in such a positive way, and he loves being surrounded with positive energy and helping others to set and achieve goals.