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ANW6 Doorknob Arch

American Ninja Warrior 6's Doorknob Arch in Denver

The Doorknob Arch is an obstacle, firstly introduced as the ninth obstacle on American Ninja Warrior 6 during Denver finals.

It consisted of 24 doorknobs, which were placed on an arch. Competitors must use their upper body to traverse the doorknobs, until they were close enough to make the dismount to the landing platform.

The Doorknob Arch had a similar function with the Doorknob Grasper, except the doorknobs did not rotate, along with the different type of the doorknobs.

During Denver finals, among the 14 competitors who attempted the obstacle, six of them could complete it (Paul Kasemir, Brian Arnold, Ian Dory, Noah Kaufman, Isaac Caldiero, and Jon Stewart).

Other Season Appearances[]

American Ninja Warrior 7[]

ANW7 Doorknob Arch

American Ninja Warrior 7's Doorknob Arch in Pittsburgh

The Doorknob Arch returned on American Ninja Warrior 7, as the ninth obstacle during Pittsburgh finals. However, the number of doorknobs was increased to 28.

This time, among the seven competitors who attempted the obstacle, only three of them could complete it (Jamie Rahn, Joe Moravsky, and Geoff Britten). Despite that, the completion rate of the Doorknob Arch during Pittsburgh finals was identical as during Denver finals on the previous season. As an aditional note, this obstacle alongside Devil Steps were the only two obstacles which were in the same course in two consecutive seasons.

Other Appearances[]

In several international SASUKE/Ninja Warrior formats, the Doorknob Arch would usually be modified to take the form of the Giant Pegboard. This trend seemed to have started with Ninja Warrior France.

Ninja Warrior France[]

NWF4 Doorknob Arch

Ninja Warrior France 4's Doorknob Arch

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Clément Dumais conquering Ninja Warrior France 4's Doorknob Arch

On Ninja Warrior France 4, the Doorknob Arch, locally called La Grande Roue (literally The Great Wheel) appeared as the fourth obstacle in Crossroads' Route A during Qualification 1 and 3. The obstacle has several differences compared to American Ninja Warrior 6:

  • The arch was replaced by the giant ring board, which looks like the board used in the Giant Pegboard event of American Ninja Warrior: All Stars Special. Also, the board was tilted forwards instead of being vertical.
  • The number of doorknobs has been reduced to 16, which two doorknobs in each white part and three doorknobs in each red part.
Nwfr5 doorknob arch

Ninja Warrior France 5's Doorknob Arch

Then, on Ninja Warrior France 5, the Doorknob Arch appeared as the fourth obstacle in Qualification 2, with a rope added at the end as a medium to reach the landing platform. The obstacle was paired with Grim Sweeper as part of Route B of the Crossroads. The doorknobs were also revealed to be 50cm apart, with the highest knob being 5m above water.

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Ninja Warrior France 7's Doorknob Arch

On Ninja Warrior France 7, Doorknob Arch appeared as the seventh and final obstacle of Stage 1. The board itself and the layout of the doorknob themselves remained changed, but another rope was placed at the start of the obstacle.

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Ninja Warrior France 8's Doorknob Arch

On Ninja Warrior France 8, Doorknob Arch appeared as the second obstacle of Stage 1. With an identical set-up as Season 7.

Ninja Israel[]

NWI3 Doorknob Arch

Ninja Israel 3's Doorknob Arch

On Ninja Warrior Israel 3, the Doorknob Arch, locally called אחיזת המעגל (literally The Grip of the Circle) appeared as the fifth obstacle in Route A during Heat 3, Heat 7 and Repechage Heat, which was very similar to the one used in Ninja Warrior France 4, except that there was a rope as a medium to reach the first doorknob.

NWI4 Doorknob Arch

Ninja Israel 4's Doorknob Arch

Then, on Ninja Warrior Israel 4, the Doorknob Arch appeared as the fifth obstacle in Heat 6, Heat 10 and Heat 12. This time, the obstacle featured a laché bar in front of a rope.

Competitors' Success Rate[]

  • All results based on the NBC/Keshet 12 broadcast and external information found.

American Ninja Warrior[]

ANW Clears Attempts Percentage
ANW6 6 14 42.86%
ANW7 3 7 42.86%
Total 9 21 42.86%

Ninja Israel[]

NWI Clears Attempts Percentage
NWI3 (Heat 3) 3 4 75%
NWI3 (Heat 7) 2 3 66.67%
NWI3 (Repechage Heat) 1 2 50%
NWI4 (Heat 6) 3 5 60%
NWI4 (Heat 10) 4 6 66.67%
NWI4 (Heat 12) 4 4 100%
Total 17 24 70.83%
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