LOS ANGELES NINJA ACADEMY Los Angeles Ninja Academy Set to Open Training Facility

Train And Learn The Sport Of Ninja With Certified Ninja Coaches And Top Competitors

Los Angeles Ninja Academy, the first dedicated ninja warrior obstacle training facility in LA, is set to open at 11814 Jefferson Blvd in Culver City on August 3. The state of the art 7000 square foot facility has onsite and street parking and is centrally located where Interstate 405 meets California 90. A grand opening event with celebrity ninjas will be announced soon.

Today, Los Angeles Ninja Academy has named Daniella Blanchard Lead Ninja Coach and Program Director. Blanchard appeared on American Ninja Warrior Season 16 and currently holds the #1 Adult Female World Champion and Strongest Ninja Titles (among other medals) in the World Ninja League Season IX Championships in June and took first place in both the Northeast and New England Regional Championships. She has been coaching kids and adults the sport of ninja for over three years in New York at Westchester Ninjas, Empire Ninja, and New York City Ninja Academy. Now she's excited to bring her passion for the sport to the west coast. Daniella's favorite obstacles are cliffhangers and vertical limits – she loves grip strength challenges!

Los Angeles Ninja Academy owner, Madelyn Scarpulla, who owns and operates two other successful locations, New York City Ninja Academy and Brooklyn Ninja Academy, will now bring her sophisticated ninja training program to the west coast. "We have created a close-knit community of talented ninja athletes in both Manhattan and Brooklyn," says Scarpulla. "It has been very rewarding to witness friendships blossom and athletic milestones achieved as a result of our ninja program. In Manhattan our competitive team has doubled in size since last year, and the current #1 Preteen Female in the world, Malone Canter, is an inspiration to all our ninjas. The Brooklyn competitive team is new this year, but they ended their season in the top ranks of the World Ninja League Tier 2 league. I'm thrilled to bring the first World Ninja League sanctioned ninja training facility to Los Angeles, and I'm looking forward to creating another welcoming and supportive community of athletes to the sport of ninja warrior."

Both New York Ninja Academy and Brooklyn Ninja Academy have been featured on Good Day New York (FOX), NBC New York, FOX 5, PIX 11 HERE and HERE, News 12, NY1/Spectrum 1, and more.

Los Angeles Ninja Academy will teach ninjas of all levels how to conquer uniquely designed, challenging, and exciting ninja warrior obstacles that mimic those on the popular NBC television show, American Ninja Warrior. Ninjas learn new skills and techniques for climbing, swinging, agility, balance, strength, and of course the iconic Warped Wall. Obstacles rotate each week, so ninjas are challenged in new ways every time they visit. Participants will eventually tackle obstacles with increasing difficulty and will learn strategies to conquer an entire obstacle course. Ninja warrior training is a thrilling physical and mental challenge an innovative approach to setting, achieving, and surpassing fitness and mental goals.

Los Angeles Ninja Academy offers kids programs for ages 6-12 after school and on weekends, training for teens and adults, advanced sessions to prepare athletes interested in competition, as well as private lessons, corporate team building events, and kids birthday parties on weekends. Special guest ninja coaches including American Ninja Warrior veterans will make appearances for private advanced training.

The multiple Emmy nominated hit NBC television show American Ninja Warrior debuted in 2009. Their 16th season premiered June 3. The action-packed series follows ninja warrior competitors as they tackle a series of challenging obstacles courses, with the goal of winning a million-dollar prize. The growing popularity of the show among kids and adults alike has created a demand for ninja warrior obstacle training facilities, which are currently few and far between.

Scarpulla, a long-time music industry professional with a diverse background in marketing, creative services, and business development, who's held senior positions at several major and independent record labels, and a major-market radio station, made the bold decision to open her first ninja warrior training facility in 2019. "I spent my entire previous career applying my business savvy and creative energy to benefit others in corporate environments. Opening New York City Ninja Academy and Brooklyn Ninja Academy allowed me to combine my entrepreneurial skills with my life-long passion for athletics to create a community staple for families and athletes in New York City. Now, I'm excited to bring the sport of ninja warrior to Los Angeles in the same spirit."

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