In the 1st Qualifying Round from Venice Beach, California, competitors must tackle 6 obstacles, including three brand new ones: the Mini Silk Slider, Spin Cycle, and Hourglass Drop. Contestants include "Ninja" veterans Kevin Bull and David Campbell. First timers include former Baltimore Raven Brendon Ayanbadejo and Seattle Seahawk Jon Ryan. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila return as hosts, and Kristine Leahy co-hosts.
G4 presents the biggest and most daring Ninja Warrior event in the network's history with the new series American Ninja Warrior.
The series will hold open tryouts to find the top 10 American competitors from across the country and send them to Japan to tackle Sasuke, the world's most difficult and diabolical obstacle course.
The American competitor who completes all four stages of Sasuke in the fastest time will be named the ultimate American Ninja Warrior.