Midwest Warrior Academy

We asked 9x American Ninja Warrior Maggi Thorne how she handles competition losses. Her answer is a great reminder that the real win isn’t always the buzzer.

Watch Maggi on the big stage on this evening’s episode of American Ninja Warrior! 🎀

How do you handle a bad run?
Sydney’s answer is a reminder that resilience is just as important as your skills and strength. The best competitors know that one tough performance doesn’t define them and what makes this sport truly special is the moments in between runs. The friends, the family, and the community that support them along the way.

Behind every run is a parent cheering, heart pounding and praying that the run goes well.

We asked one of our favorite ninja parents to share what goes through their mind when their kids are competing.

The moments before the run matter just as much as the run itself. At World Finals, we asked some of our ninja friends one simple question: “What does your pre-comp routine look like?”