Thomas Rajan
2026 U.S. National Yo-Yo Champion · 4th in the World · 2026 Spirit Champion
have a yoyo? You're one of us.
You don’t need to know another yo-yo player near you to have a community. Whether you’re just getting started or have been throwing for years, there are people here who share your excitement. Whether you’re practicing at home, sharing your progress online, or meeting other players in person, you belong here.
There’s More to Share Than Tricks.
When you get into yo-yoing, you might become known as “the yo-yo kid.” You practice a trick for days, finally land it, and want to show someone who understands why it’s such a big deal. But sometimes, you don’t know anyone else who loves it the way you do.
I was lucky. When I first started, I had a local yo-yo club. People helped me learn, encouraged me when I got frustrated, and celebrated the tricks I’d worked so hard to land. They became my friends.
As I kept learning, that little club opened the door to a much bigger world. I started traveling to contests and visiting yo-yo clubs in other countries, meeting people I might never have crossed paths with otherwise. We shared tricks, practiced together, and cheered each other on. We learned to celebrate each other’s wins, even when we’d hoped to win ourselves, and supported each other through losses, both on and off the stage. Those friendships grew into shared adventures, everyday life, and memories we’re still making.
That’s what I want to share through YoYoChampion: friendships that grow beyond the tricks that brought us together. Whether you’re practicing in your bedroom or meeting players halfway around the world, you deserve people who understand your excitement, celebrate your progress, and remind you that you’re valued for who you are.
You might be “the yo-yo kid” at school. Here, you’re one of us. — Gentry
Future Yoyo Champions
You don’t need a trophy to have a story worth celebrating. Meet the players who are learning, finding their confidence, sharing their passion for yoyos and lifting others up along the way. These are the Future Champions of our community.
See All Future Champions →
This Month’s MVP
At YoYoChampion, we celebrate people who play like a champion, through their dedication, their attitude, and the way they lift others up.
Bentley Gilchrist
Between school, competing, and creating videos, Bentley puts his heart into sharing his love of yo-yoing. Our first official YoYoChampion Creator, he’s growing as both a player and a role model, helping others learn tricks, cheering them on, and celebrating their progress alongside his own.
THE PODIUM 🏆
Their Hard Work. Their Moment on Stage.
Yo-yoing looks different for everyone. For some, it’s a hobby. For others, it becomes a career or a competitive sport. Taking it to the stage takes hours of practice, courage, and the determination to keep going.
The Podium celebrates players who earn a top-three finish at a contest using a YoYoChampion yo-yo. Here’s to their hard work and the moments it pays off.
Meet Our Pro Team
Chosen for their exceptional talent and dedication to competition, our sponsored pro players represent the YoYoChampion team on some of the biggest stages in the world.
James Heder
5th in the World · 2026 NER Champion · 2025 New York & Florida State Champion
Maciej Pałatyński
2026 Polish National Yo-Yo Champion · 2026 European Junior Yo-Yo Champion
Kacper Pałatyński
2× European Champion · Junior National Champion · 3× Polish National Champion · Retro National Champion
You Don’t Have to Learn Alone.
Stuck on a trick? Ready to build your own combos or try competing? Wherever you want to go next, a little guidance can make a big difference...
We Get You.
This Is a Place Where You Belong.
When you love yo-yoing, you want to share it. You bring your yo-yo everywhere, film the tricks you’ve been working on, and want to talk about it with someone who’s just as excited as you are.
You might not know another player at school or have a club nearby, but you can still find your people. Our online community brings players together to share tricks, ask questions, help each other learn, and celebrate their progress.
Now It’s Your Turn.
You’ve met some of the players in our community. We’d love to meet you, too.
Every player has something to share. A trick you finally landed. A question you’ve been wanting to ask. The story of how you got hooked. Join us online to share your love of yo-yoing with people who understand it, learn from each other, and cheer each other on.
Want to see yourself here? Send us your photos or videos for a chance to be featured on our website, emails, or social channels.
