Twelve young athletes, representing three different age groups (ages 9-14), travel from all over the United States to compete in the first of sixteen qualifiers.

All-star ninjas, Drew Drechsel, Natalie Duran, and Meagan Martin mentor twelve junior ninjas (ages 9-14) in the second qualifier of the tournament.

All-star ninjas, Barclay Stockett, Najee Richardson, and Kevin Bull mentor twelve junior ninjas (ages 9-14) in the third qualifier of the tournament.