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Draper’s Ninja Kidz take their live show on the road By Katherine Weinstein | k.weinstein@mycityjournals.com
Having competed on “American Ninja Warrior” last summer, the Myler siblings are on tour performing their unique blend of martial arts and gymnastics in “Ninja Kids Live: Infinite Possibilities,” an action-packed show that embraces family values.
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t all started with a YouTube video. In 2017, Draper dad and professional stunt artist Shane Myler filmed a martial arts scene with his four children and posted it on YouTube. Over 100 million views later, the Ninja Kidz phenomenon was born. “I was 11 years old then, and Payton and Paxton were 8,” Ashton Myler recalled. That first video, which showcased the martial arts and gymnastic skills of siblings Bryton, Ashton, Paxton and Payton, inspired the creation of the “Ninja Kidz TV” YouTube channel. As of last July, the channel has 40 million subscribers and 18 billion views on YouTube. The Ninja Kidz recently expanded into a touring live action show, “Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities.” This month, “Ninja Kidz Live” is tour-
Ninja Kidz YouTubers, Ashton and Paxton Myler, were the first brothers in the history of NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” to compete against each other in the finals last summer. (Photo courtesy of NBC)
ing the Midwest and eastern U.S. “Our first show was in the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City,” Ashton said. “The show is full of action-packed challenges, games and skits that promote family values.” Audience participation is a key element of the production. Payton Myler noted that besides showcasing physical feats, the “Ninja Kidz Live” show incorporates positive messaging. “It’s about respect, gratitude, courage, discipline and honesty,” she said. “Our whole family, even the dog, perform as Ninja Kidz,” Ashton said, explaining that the family lives on a tour bus for a portion of the year. “We have another 23 shows Continued on page 2
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