A group of very dedicated athletes hoping to become American Ninja Warriors are training in Albuquerque with the goal of competing on the reality television show, which airs on NBC.
The NinjaForce obstacle gym in northeast Albuquerque is where the aspiring contestants are grooming their skills in hopes of reaching the finals to be held in Las Vegas.
“Being here every week is what it is like to be a ninja, to be a part of the gym and a part of the ninja community,” Megan Jarmosevich told KOB4 News.
The competitors come from all walks of life. For example, Jarmosevich is a flight nurse for the University of New Mexico. Paul Joye is the chief of police for the City of Santa Fe and Steven Cen is a resident physician. They serve as a support system, not only training for a possible appearance on the show, but also fulfilling their own individual goals and overcoming their own obstacles.
“I think what’s most important about being a ninja, at least for me personally, is not only getting over the obstacles in the gym, but it helps you get over obstacles in your life,” competitor Ramya Stevens said.
Katie Bone, 16, appeared on the show on June 27 and advanced to the next round of the competition. “It was insane, being able to execute the way that I had wanted to was amazing, and the amount of support that I have received this week has been incredible,” Bone told KOB4 News.
Cen’s appearance on American Ninja Warrior aired yesterday on KOB4.
