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Back In The Lab 👨‍🔬🧪

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Happy 20th Birthday to our oldest, Ben! 👏

You were our dream come true the moment we found out about you, and you continue to be a dream two decades later. You are unapologetically you - practical, considerate, loyal, hilarious, and fun. I will never get over how much you love your life of coaching and doing ninja. I thank God everyday for you, for each and every fun stage, every new adventure you lead us through, and the faith you inspire in us and others.

Cheers to Twenty Years, Ben! 💛💛

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Super Sick Lines @ninjalair

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September 2026 - One Second Everyday

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NINJA U IS HEADED TO VEGAS! 🎰

We’re excited to officially announce the Ninja U athletes selected for the next season of American Ninja Warrior!

Next week, these FIVE athletes will head to Las Vegas to take on the course! 🔥

🤡 Collin
Collin is a 17-year-old competitive ninja who trains at our Ankeny location, and this will be his rookie season on the show! Known as the Clown Ninja, Collin can ride a unicycle and sculpt some seriously impressive balloon animals. But don’t let the clowning around fool you. This kid can MOVE!

💪 Peyton Coffin
This powerhouse athlete from Cedar Rapids trains at our Cedar Falls location and is back for her second season! A personal trainer with incredible strength and determination, Peyton is ready to show everyone what she can do on the big stage.

🔥 Jason Behrends
Jason is STOKED to be back for his third season! A senior at CFHS and coach at our Cedar Falls location, Jason may be one of the smaller athletes on the course, but he’s made a habit of playing BIG when it counts.

📣 Ben Behrends
Big brother Ben is HYPED, as always, to be back on the course! At 19, this will already be Ben’s sixth season on American Ninja Warrior. Whether he’s coaching kids at our Cedar Falls location, screaming from the sidelines for another athlete, or taking on the course himself, Ben brings the hype and goes ALL IN on everything ninja.

👨‍👦‍👦 Scott Behrends
Scott is co-owner of both Ninja U locations and, most importantly for this adventure, dad to Ben and Jason. Heading into his sixth season, Scott has his sights set on something special: Father/Son/Son buzzers! He’s incredibly grateful for the ninja community and for everyone who has supported the Behrends family and Ninja U along the way.

Five Ninja U athletes. Two locations. One BIG trip to Vegas. 💪 Stay tuned for episodes airing Summer 2027.

Want to train alongside American Ninja Warrior athletes? Check out our classes and open gyms at Ninja U!

👇 Help us send Collin, Peyton, Jason, Ben, and Scott off to Vegas with some love. Wish them luck in the comments!

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Js Trainin 😏

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9 years ago, we interviewed @kadenwake when he was already one of the best in the sport.

This week on @ninjawarrior, @hypeguyninja got to line up and race him. 🤯

Kaden was at the top then and he’s still right there now. What an insane race between these two, and honestly an even cooler full-circle moment looking back at where the sport was and and where it’s headed.

Pretty wild to see over 9 years of ninja come together in one race. Proud of you boys for still carrying the torch!

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Anyone interested in going to the LIVE taping of Ninja Warrior for Season 19 or 20 to watch Scott, Ben, and Jason?

Location: South Las Vegas
Dates: Various dates between end of September and beginning of October

Recording is OVERNIGHT - like 8pm to 4am - so not exactly fun with young children. (You don’t have to stay the whole time though.)

Deadline is Sunday, Sept 13th!

Shoot us a message if would like more info!

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I hope Joop ⚔️ is proud

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August 2026 - 1 Second Everyday 🫶

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This race is a back-and-forth battle from the very start! American Ninja Warrior Finale Tonight 8/7c | NBC and streaming on Peacock

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