The 2025 USA Judo Junior Olympic Championships are at Wintrust Sports Complex From June 20-22. The vibrant community of Bedford Park, IL, will transform into the epicenter of youth martial arts excellence. This premier event hosted by USA Judo promises an adrenaline-pumping experience as the nation's most talented young judokas compete for glory. Witness the next generation of champions rise, displaying impeccable technique and determination. Don't miss the chance to support these incredible athletes and be part of a spectacular celebration of judo.

2025 USA Judo Junior Olympic Championships

Judo is a tremendous and dynamic combat sport that demands both physical prowess and great mental discipline. From a standing position, it involves techniques that allow you to lift and throw your opponents onto their backs. On the ground, it includes techniques that allow you to pin your opponent’s down to the ground, control them, and apply various chokeholds or joint locks until submission.

The word judo consists of two Japanese characters, ju, which means "gentle", and do, which means "the way". Judo, therefore, literally means the way of gentleness.

But beyond the development of physical prowess and athletic ability, judo students learn much more. They learn how to control their feelings, emotions, and impulses though the judo moral code. They learn about values of perseverance, respect, loyalty, and discipline. Through their experience, they learn about politeness, modesty, and many other wonderful values that contribute to their development as successful citizens of society.



2025 USA Judo Junior Olympic Championships

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