PHOTOS: Austin Ninjas obstacle course gym opens in Northwest Austin
Riley Woods, an Austin Ninjas employee, demonstrates one of the course's obstacles.
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.
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By Emma Whalen
Emma is Community Impact Newspaper's Houston City Hall reporter. Previously, she covered health care and public education in Austin.
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