Ushio Higuchi

The next generation of "American Ninja Warrior" begins, as some of the show's biggest fans now get an opportunity to compete for the chance to be named American Ninja Warrior junior champion.

Young athletes between the ages of 10 and 13 show what they are made of in the youth version of "Ninja Warrior Germany" in various obstacle courses. Only those who demonstrate courage, strength, endurance and skill can master the difficult tasks and win the respective age group.

Competitors are challenged in one of more than two dozen events, ranging from target-events adapted to various sports, to nine-area obstacle courses, to other challenges of a different variety, all for the honor of adding their name to the list of champions, the titular BANZUKE.