Kids from around the St. Louis region will have the opportunity to train with nine competitors from the hit television show American Ninja Warriors at the Ultimate Ninja Winter Pro Camp. Ultimate Ninjas is hosting five sessions of Pro Camp on December 1 and 2 at its brand new location in Chesterfield. (140 Long Road). Participants will receive 2.5 hours of training with some of the best ninjas in the world, watch ninjas take on the obstacles, get autographs and ask questions about the show.
Confirmed American Ninja Warriors at Ultimate Ninjas St. Louis Pro Camp are Grant McCartney (Island Ninja), Jake Murray, Jesse "Flex" Labreck, Kirsti Pratt (The Machine), Michael Torres, Chris DiGangi, Brian Redard (Ultimate Beastmaster), Mike Silenzi (The Stallion) and Ethan Swanson (The Daredevil).
Ultimate Ninjas St. Louis Pro Camp "is an unbelievable opportunity for kids to meet, learn from and be inspired by their American Ninja Warrior idols they've only seen on TV," said Kirsti Pratt, Ultimate Ninjas St. Louis general manager and three-time competitor on American Ninja Warrior. "We see kids build confidence and internal strength, along with physical strength, as they practice, and ultimately conquer the physical obstacles at Ultimate Ninjas."
The cost for each 2.5-hour camp is $100. Available times on Dec. 1 are 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m. Available times on Dec. 2 are 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Participants must be 6 years old or older. For more information or to register, go to ultimateninjas.com
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