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The Warrior Factory Rochester offers open play, birthday parties, Ninja classes, school programs, scouting programs, competition, camps, and team building and corporate events. The facility uses a variety of obstacles as part of its activities.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer weekday and weekend hours, with different weekday and weekend hours during fall, winter, and spring
• Price: Prices may vary per age.
The Warrior Factory’s stated mission is to build physical and mental strength through obstacles and to offer customers of all ages a way to have fun and stay fit, with dedicated Ninja classes, open play sessions, and birthday parties. The mission also states a goal of providing a safe and healthy lifestyle choice for families through this style of activity. The Warrior Factory describes itself as a family-friendly facility filled with positive energy, focused on helping families and friends build strength, confidence, and endurance in both ninja skills and everyday skills, and as a “Fun-ness” center that combines fitness and fun. The Warrior Factory states that it does not have any affiliation with American Ninja Warrior, Ninja Warrior, Sasuke, TBS, or NBC.
The leadership team includes General Manager Luke Sworts, Team Leads Colton Venti, Parris Strickland, and Kenzie Blair, and Head Coach Logan. Staff credentials listed include CPR and First Aid certifications for Luke Sworts, Colton Venti, Parris Strickland, Kenzie Blair, and Logan. Additional credentials include an MS in Creative Arts Therapy and NinjaSport Certified Ninja Coach for Luke Sworts, WNL Coaching Floor Certification for Colton Venti and Kenzie Blair, and NinjaSport Certified Ninja Coach for Logan.
The program’s history notes that in 2016 Bernard and Carl developed the idea that ninja as a hobby could become something more, and in February 2017 construction began on the first “Obstacle Park.” Listed credentials and awards include the “MELCHER EARNS ‘DAVID’ AWARD,” local ninjas placing at the top of the podium at a regional competition, and 33 local youth athletes featured in the World Ninja League Championships. Additional competitive results include course testing for American Ninja Warrior 11 in Seattle, Washington; 3rd place overall at Cinco de Mjolnir ULTRA VIKING 8 HOUR 2019 in Greenville, New York; 1st place age group at the Lilac Festival 5K 2019 in Rochester, New York; first place at Goliathon G8 on June 3, 2023; first place in the Adult Male division at WNL Tier 1 Midwest Regionals 2024; and tenth place in the Adult Male division at WNL Tier 1 World Champion 2024.
Testimonials from staff describe The Warrior Factory as a place used by an avid runner and obstacle course racer for training, a facility with a variety of obstacles that challenge participants mentally and physically, and a family-friendly facility focused on strength, confidence, and endurance. Staff testimonials also describe it as a place where coaches enjoy making ninja fun, creating new challenges and obstacles, and sharing what they call “NINJA culture” with youth, school programs, and families.
Last updated May 29, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer weekday and weekend hours, with different weekday and weekend hours during fall, winter, and spring
• Price: Prices may vary per age.
The Warrior Factory’s stated mission is to build physical and mental strength through obstacles and to offer customers of all ages a way to have fun and stay fit, with dedicated Ninja classes, open play sessions, and birthday parties. The mission also states a goal of providing a safe and healthy lifestyle choice for families through this style of activity. The Warrior Factory describes itself as a family-friendly facility filled with positive energy, focused on helping families and friends build strength, confidence, and endurance in both ninja skills and everyday skills, and as a “Fun-ness” center that combines fitness and fun. The Warrior Factory states that it does not have any affiliation with American Ninja Warrior, Ninja Warrior, Sasuke, TBS, or NBC.
The leadership team includes General Manager Luke Sworts, Team Leads Colton Venti, Parris Strickland, and Kenzie Blair, and Head Coach Logan. Staff credentials listed include CPR and First Aid certifications for Luke Sworts, Colton Venti, Parris Strickland, Kenzie Blair, and Logan. Additional credentials include an MS in Creative Arts Therapy and NinjaSport Certified Ninja Coach for Luke Sworts, WNL Coaching Floor Certification for Colton Venti and Kenzie Blair, and NinjaSport Certified Ninja Coach for Logan.
The program’s history notes that in 2016 Bernard and Carl developed the idea that ninja as a hobby could become something more, and in February 2017 construction began on the first “Obstacle Park.” Listed credentials and awards include the “MELCHER EARNS ‘DAVID’ AWARD,” local ninjas placing at the top of the podium at a regional competition, and 33 local youth athletes featured in the World Ninja League Championships. Additional competitive results include course testing for American Ninja Warrior 11 in Seattle, Washington; 3rd place overall at Cinco de Mjolnir ULTRA VIKING 8 HOUR 2019 in Greenville, New York; 1st place age group at the Lilac Festival 5K 2019 in Rochester, New York; first place at Goliathon G8 on June 3, 2023; first place in the Adult Male division at WNL Tier 1 Midwest Regionals 2024; and tenth place in the Adult Male division at WNL Tier 1 World Champion 2024.
Testimonials from staff describe The Warrior Factory as a place used by an avid runner and obstacle course racer for training, a facility with a variety of obstacles that challenge participants mentally and physically, and a family-friendly facility focused on strength, confidence, and endurance. Staff testimonials also describe it as a place where coaches enjoy making ninja fun, creating new challenges and obstacles, and sharing what they call “NINJA culture” with youth, school programs, and families.
Last updated May 29, 2026.
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