PHOTOS: Austin Ninjas obstacle course gym opens in Northwest Austin
Riley Woods, an Austin Ninjas employee, demonstrates one of the course's obstacles.
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Austin Ninjas, an obstacle course gym inspired by the NBC TV show "American Ninja Warrior," opened Jan. 13. The gym plans to host a grand opening event Jan. 27. For more information call 512-514-0555 or visit www.austinninjas.com or the business’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/warpedwallwarriors.
By Emma Whalen
Emma is Community Impact Newspaper's Houston City Hall reporter. Previously, she covered public health, education and features for several Austin-area publications. A Boston native, she is a former student athlete and alumna of The University of Texas at Austin.
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