Elija Kamal has tested obstacles for and/or competed in three seasons of NBC's American Ninja Warrior, more than 15 years of rock climbing instructing & training and has a Master's degree from Oakland University in Physical Therapy, and currently works at DMC's Rehab Institute of Michigan. He is a USA Parkour certified parkour instructor and has coached youth soccer. Enjoys basketball, snowboarding, dragon slaying, blah, blah, blah...

Shanna is a media relations specialist. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, community outreach, operations, new media design, and grant writing. By day, she's a super-homeschool mom raising 3 amazing little ninjas. Former Latin dance competitor, she now enjoys weekly Zumba, Bokwa, and Pound fitness classes.

During the day, Elias and Eliott are regular boys, but at night they become Spinjitzu Masters for the Detroit Superhero Squad!  These boys are full of adventure and fun. Both have been rock climbing since they were in diapers. Parkour and ninja are their second language. As homeschoolers, Elias and Eliott are among the youngest Classical Conversation's memory masters. They love being big brothers to their baby sister Elianna, playing board games and sharing the love of God.