Kyle Schulze, also known as the “Deaf Ninja,” from NBC’s hit show American Ninja Warrior, has competed on the past two seasons of the competition show.

Although he was born deaf, it was not until the age of two that his parents realized he was completely deaf. Kyle spent 16 years working with a speech therapist in order to hone his verbal language.

Kyle is truly an advocate for possibility; his goal is to create equal opportunities for all. He is also an avid competitor on the Spartan and Tough Mudder Circuit along with competing on the National Ninja League.

Kyle’s mission is to encourage and empower the deaf culture in order to create equal opportunities and make the world as a whole a more accessible and accepting place.

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