{"id":2851,"date":"2013-06-28T18:15:35","date_gmt":"2013-06-28T18:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wayofninja.com\/?p=2851"},"modified":"2023-09-25T23:11:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T23:11:33","slug":"testing-your-abilities-by-obstacle-racing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wayofninja.com\/testing-your-abilities-by-obstacle-racing\/","title":{"rendered":"Testing Your Abilities By Obstacle Racing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After deciding your interpretation of being a modern ninja, you need to set a benchmark to test your abilities against.\u00a0While our\u00a0ninja guide<\/a>\u00a0has provided many alternatives to training, including: (1) training in traditional Ninjutsu, (2) pursuing a martial art and training in Parkour or (3) joining the military, all alternatives require you to have good fitness, stamina and perseverance.\u00a0Knowing your progress will sustain your motivation to train and help in achieving your ninja training goals.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Obstacle course racing is one way to gauge your stamina, endurance mindset, and obstacle-clearing abilities. It serves as a great source of motivation for self-training, providing you with an actionable purpose for your training. You will also get to know how good you are (or how much improvements you need). If you already have a group that you train with, obstacle racing provides an opportunity to build teamwork. If you train alone, you will be able to meet many like-minded individuals (who are competing), who will help you when facing difficulties in the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some obstacle races that you should consider training for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n