Jason Kotzin is a surfer from Orlando, FL and a two time competitor on American Ninja Warrior.
American Ninja Warrior 11[]
Jason competed in the Atlanta region. His qualifying run was cut, but it was revealed that he failed on the fourth obstacle, the Bouncing Spider, ending his rookie season.
American Ninja Warrior 14[]
Jason was originally selected to compete on American Ninja Warrior 12, but due to COVID-19 delays, he was one of the many others who were not invited to compete on the modified season. He also didn't compete on American Ninja Warrior 13, but did get the call for season 14.
Jason competed for his second season in the first qualifying episode. His run there was cut, but he failed on Salmon Roll, going out on the fifth obstacle and this time around he placed 22nd overall, advancing him to the semifinals. Jason later competed in the third semifinals episode. His run there was digested, but he got past the fifth obstacle for the first time ever, clearing Hopscotch. After clearing the Warped Wall, he decided to mediate for a second being continuing his run. He later made it to Flipped Around at Split Decision which he failed on the dismount. He ended up placing 7th overall, advancing him to his first national finals.
His first appearance at the national finals was also cut, but he failed on the third obstacle, going out on the Giant Rollercoaster.