Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ninja Warrior?

Parkour Mumbai Ninja Warrior is a type of obstacle course game that challenges physical and locomotor skills of participants in a series of physical tests designed to test the participants' strength, power, speed, stamina, skill, dexterity, determination, mental grit, and presence of mind while overcoming the challenges thrown out at them.

How do I register for Ninja Warrior?

Please go to the Register tab above, and follow the on-screen instructions.

How old must I be to participate in Ninja Warrior?

You must be atleast 16 years of age to participate in Ninja Warrior.
Additionally, if you are above 16, but are still a minor, then you need to bring one of your parents along while attending the challenge.

Can women participate?

Ofcourse!
We, at Parkour Mumbai, do not discriminate based on gender. (or any other thing for that matter.)

How many rounds will there be? What will they comprise?

There will be five rounds in the challenge. Details about the rounds can be viewed on Challenge tab above.

Can I view the courses in advance?

No, the courses we set are different for each event, and are usually set up and changed during the event. Part of the Ninja Warrior Challenge is to test the presence of mind of participants in the face of changing and uncertain circumstances while overcoming certain obstacles, so knowing the course beforehand would defeat the entire purpose. However, the course will be explained in detail to you before you attempt it.

Can I skip a course or a portion of the course?

Participants are not permitted to skip courses or portions of courses. If they do, they will be disqualified from the challenge. All participants have to complete all challenges/obstacles in all courses in order to still stay in the game. But participants who choose to skip courses or portions of courses, while disqualified, will still be eligible to attempt all remaining courses atleast once.

What if I really can't complete an obstacle?

If you cannot complete an obstacle, the event-director will determine whether it is safe for you to continue. His decision will be final.

How many attempts am I allowed?

You get one attempt per course. You have to go through each obstacle/station in each course serially. If you fail as per course rules at any point, you get disqualified from attempting the rest of the course. However, that does not disqualify you from still attempting the remaining courses.

So I get one shot at each course, right? What if I want to attempt it again?

Assuming the obstacles in the course haven't been moved away to make way for the next course, if for any reason you wish to re-attempt the course (not having finished it and wishing to try it again, or to better your previous time, or you plain just had fun doing it and want to do it again) you can speak to the event-director, and register for attempting the round again at an additional charge of Rs. 125/- per person, per round, per attempt.

(The charge mentioned above is subject to revision at a later date. Our current prices reflect our special introductory offer for our very first event.)

Do you allow teams?

No. The scope of the challenge has been structured such that the courses are conducted with one individual at a time. So this is not a team-based activity. However, you may come with a group of your friends and form informal teams, and challenge other individuals or groups of individuals or similarly formed informal teams in friendly (and safe) competition.

Are spectators allowed? Is there any charge to watch?

Spectators make up the atmosphere of challenges like these. The expectant cheer of the crowd is what helps boost the morale of a lagging-behind participant. Spectators are welcome at the challenge, and there is no charge to come and watch.

Can I bring my friends?

Sure. The more, the merrier. However, in order to participate, your friends would have to register on our registration page beforehand. Only people who have purchased participation tickets and completed our registration formalities before the start of the event will be allowed to participate.

Do I have to be a professional athlete or traceur to compete?

No. But if you're not in shape chances are you will be crawling across the finish line. Ninja Warrior is devised to push you beyond your limits both mentally and physically. And some challenges test out your strength and skill in more ways than one. However, at the end of the day, it is the thrill of having tackled the challenges thrown at you head-on, having given your best shot, and having had a lot of fun doing it that counts, whether or not you manage to finish the courses.

How can I prepare for Ninja Warrior?

Parkour Mumbai Ninja Warrior is a tough event and following a workout regimen prior to the Challenge is very important. It will not only prepare you, but it will prevent you from injuring yourself. If you do not have access to good physical coaches or trainers, websites such as Crossfit or American Parkour are good starting points which post daily workout-of-the-day programs. These workouts will help to prepare you for the rigors of the Ninja Warrior Challenge.
(*Please consult a physician prior to starting any daily workout!)
(Parkour Mumbai is in no way affiliated to any of the websites or organizations mentioned above, and the names of such websites are just indicative in nature, and are not to be construed as any kind of physical training or medical advice.)

What must I bring to Ninja Warrior?

Parkour Mumbai Ninja Warrior is a grueling challenge. It is up to you to sustain yourself during the event. We recommend bringing the following with you to the Challenge:
• Water and food you may need during the course. (There is a water-fountain on the premises to refill your water bottles.)
• Comfortable clothes (You will be running, climbing, jumping, throwing, crawling, etc)
• Towels and spare change of clothing. You might want to get changed later, there are chances of getting dirty and a distinct possibility of getting sweaty during the challenge.

What are the rules?

• You must be 16 years of age on event day to participate. If you are 16 or above, but are still a minor, one of your parents must be present at the premises at the time of the challenge.
• All participants must complete all of the challenges.
• You cannot use bikes, personal vehicles, taxis, skateboards, rollerblades, or any other form of propulsion other than your own body.
• Participants must be physically capable of completing all challenges.
• You must follow the instructions of the event-director at all times.
Should you have any questions, send us an email.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Most of the challenge happens indoors, so we shouldn't be affected. For the rare chance that it does rain out of season, just man-up and be prepared to get a little wet during those portions of the challenge that take place outdoors.

Can I transfer my registration to someone else?

No. Registrations are non-transferable.

Can I receive a refund?

Parkour Mumbai does not issue refunds for any reason. However, in the event Ninja Warrior has to be canceled or postponed, we will make every effort to reschedule the Challenge.

I registered for Ninja Warrior. Now what?

You will receive a confirmation email immediately after registering. You will also receive additional emails the week of the event.

Do you have a bag check or key check on event day?

No. You are responsible for everything you bring. If you have to bring something make sure you are comfortable storing your stuff along with everyone else's bags in one corner of the gym. We recommend not bringing anything valuable to the Ninja Warrior Challenge.

Can I wear a costume?

Sure! If you're into that sort of thing.

Do I have to sign a waiver to participate?

Yes. When you arrive on event day, you must sign a waiver in which you acknowledge (among other things) that by participating in Ninja Warrior you expose yourself to certain risks, including the risk of personal injury. For legal reasons, we suggest that you read and understand the waiver before you sign it on event day. The waiver is available here.

Can I participate in more than one Ninja Warrior Challenge?

Absolutely! Actually, we encourage it. We hope to hold atleast one Ninja Warrior Challenge every month. So if you liked our challenge and would like to participate again, do come again. And do not forget to tell your friends about it either. And while you're at it, `Like` our facebook page, click `Share`, and help spread the word.

Why Ninja Warrior?

Have you seen television game shows on Pogo or Nickleodeon? Have you seen the ones that involve physical challenges? Haven't you ever wished you could participate in one of them. Haven't you ever wished more such shows were made in India and not just in Japan? Haven't you wished that even if one existed here, finding it, and getting selected in it would be an easier process? If yes to the above questions, then the Parkour Mumbai Ninja Warrior Challenge is for you.
Even if none of the above applies, if you have ever loved a good physical challenge, then Ninja Warrior is for you.

Is Ninja Warrior a TV Show?

No. This is not a television production or a game show. This is simply a physical game that has been recreated from elements found in other physical games, that puts participants through similar challenges as seen in some television game shows, but in a smaller simulated environment. Participants enter the Parkour Mumbai Ninja Warrior just for the physical challenge, and for the thrill and exhilaration of having completed the challenge.

Are you planning on making this a television show?

No. Not at the moment. Converting this event to any kind of television production brings with it its own set of limitations, which tend to take away from the nature of the challenge in favor of that which works on screen and for an audience. Plus repeated takes which are an essential part of the filming process aren't exactly suited to the nature of our challenge.

Will the Ninja Warrior Challenge be filmed in any way?

Yes. Parkour Mumbai will capture the proceedings of the Ninja Warrior Challenge on still and video cameras, and might produce and release videos of the events on its online channels.

What is Parkour?

http://www.parkourindia.net/articles/whatisparkour.php
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Who/What is Parkour Mumbai?

Parkour Mumbai is one of India's oldest Parkour communities and India's premier Parkour organization. Parkour Mumbai was created as an organization to bring together Parkour practitioners from around this region and to give them a common platform to communicate and collaborate on their Parkour journey. Parkour Mumbai currently focuses its efforts on teaching and spreading the discipline of Parkour in Mumbai and India in a positive manner.

Why is Parkour Mumbai conducting this Ninja Warrior Challenge?

The physical skills learnt through the practice of the discipline of Parkour lend themselves very well to physical challenges that test these locomotor skills of an individual. Parkour Mumbai has at its disposal a good training facility with a variety of equipment, and this provides a lot of suitable infrastructure for conducting this kind of an activity. Plus, being Parkour practitioners and the pioneers of Parkour in the country, Parkour Mumbai also brings to the table a vast expertise and experience in the art of obstacle-navigation, terrain-traversal, strong-man training, and general physical training, all of which also form the core of the Ninja Warrior Challenge.

(And the founder/owner of Parkour Mumbai was always interested in those same game-shows and physical challenges mentioned above, and always wanted to participate in one himself. By introducing the Ninja Warrior Challenge in India, he is fulfilling one of his childhood dreams, and maybe those of countless others as well.)

But I heard there was no competition in Parkour?

We never said this was a Parkour competition either. ;)
This is a competition designed to guage and test your broad physical capabilities (many of which can be effectively developed through training in the discipline of Parkour, which is a different matter altogether).
This is not a Parkour event, and you do not have to be a Parkour practitioner (traceur) in order to participate in the Ninja Warrior Challenge.

I have another question that isn't answered here.

Just drop an email at [redacted] at gmail dot com with the subject 'Ninja Warrior Query' and we'll respond promptly.