Our 8 year old daughter gave a speech last week at a school event about her dream to be on ANW and how she will get there by working hard, always doing her best, and never giving up!
Posted by Katherine Rice on Thursday, May 4, 2017
Meet little Ninja Rylee. She’s eight years old and an aspiring American Ninja Warrior. She recently gave a speech at her school about her focus and determination to be on the show one day.
We’ve included the full text of her speech below because this eloquent little Ninja is your new motivation to make your own dreams come true!
“Hello. My name is Rylee and I am in the third grade. What makes me unique is what I want to do when I grow up. I want to be on American Ninja Warrior.
My family has a rule board right by the front door. And the very last rule is: Work hard. Never give up. Always do your best.
I always do my best to do that. I never give up. I work hard to get stronger and healthier, and I always do my best to make that dream come true.
When it’s my turn on American Ninja Warrior, I want people to go, ‘How can she do that?’ Just like I do when I see Jessie Graff. She’s pretty much the one who made me want to do American Ninja Warrior.
By me following that rule, I will get on the show because you have to be really strong. I do pull ups on a pull up bar, and when I think I can’t do anymore, I don’t give up. I keep trying to do one more.
Every day, I look at that rule board, specifically that last rule and think ‘Did I work hard? Yes. Did I do my best? Yes. And did I ever give up? Never.’
Thank you.”
She punctuated her speech with some videos and pictures of her Ninja training. She’s well on her way to growing up into an elite Ninja athlete!
She’s got the rope climb down. Perfect for when she’s taking on Mt. Midoriyama.
The Spider Jump on Stage One of the National Finals won’t give her any trouble after her years of doorframe training.
Body Prop? She’s ready for that one too.
She’s not overlooking the importance of grip strength!
Congratulations on your speech, Rylee! We can’t wait to see you on American Ninja Warrior!