Ep. 15 John Pyne and the USA Ninja Association- Ninja in the Olympics

07/09/2024 50 min Temporada 1 Episodio 15

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Episode Synopsis

What does it take to lead Ninja into the Olympics? 🥷
John Pyne from the USA Ninja Association shares the journey behind the organization’s role in elevating Ninja to the Olympic stage. 🏅

Learn how the organization balances tradition with innovation, while ensuring Ninja’s future as an Olympic sport. From developing a national team to creating standardized rules for technical officials. John talks about the exciting growth of the sport, how gyms and athletes can prepare, and why Ninja is quickly becoming a family-oriented, global phenomenon.

Don’t Miss These Key Points👇🏻
00:24 The Formation of USA Ninja Association
02:45 USA Ninja's Role and Mission
04:45 Personal Journey into Ninja Sport
05:43 Ninja as a Family Sport
08:08 Ninja in the Olympics: Vision for 2028
24:43 Empowering Gyms and Leagues
25:07 Qualifying for the 2028 Olympics
26:35 Balancing Innovation and Standardization
28:41 Developing Technical Officials
34:30 The Future of Ninja Competitions
40:39 The Evolution of Ninja Sport
48:29 Getting Involved with USA Ninja

Learn more about USA Ninja Association here- https://usaninjas.org/