# 2026 UYYC United Yoyo Contest **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Contests, Clubs, and Events\ **Created:** [February 24, 2026, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362 "2026-02-24T00:19:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anon68938589](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ac91a4/32.png) [@anon68938589](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon68938589)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 12:19am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/1 "2026-02-24T00:19:25Z")
## We are excited to announce the 2026 United YoYo & Kendama Contest is taking place on National YoYo Day! UYYC 26 will take place at the Missouri History Museum inside St. Louis Forest Park. This year’s event also sees the return of UYYC Judge Sebastian Brock and our newest emcee to host in STL….Mr Graeme Steller! ### When Jun 6, 2026 9:30 am - 4:30 pm ### Where _[Missouri History Museum](https://yoyocontest.com/locations/missouri-history-museum/)_ 5700 Lindell Blvd, St Louis, MO, 63112 > **[United YoYo & Kendama Contest - UYYC 26](https://yoyocontest.com/unitedyoyo/)** ![2026 UYYC United Yoyo Contest](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/1/3/513d0187308a38f2675c19ec784a1a419d87ae41.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Pox](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/pox/32/40245_2.png) [@Pox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pox)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/2 "2026-02-24T20:32:12Z")
Let’s go. ---
**Author:** ![kretzschmar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/kretzschmar/32/668707_2.png) [@kretzschmar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kretzschmar)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/3 "2026-03-21T20:06:57Z")
I have never been to a yoyo event, and haven’t yoyoed with people in person in over 20 years. Definetly jumping on this opportunity, and hope to see some of you there that live close enough For any of you over 40, they will have an over 40 division where you can do any style you like ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2026, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/4 "2026-03-22T05:53:24Z")
Official UYYC 26 sponsor hotel! We are really excited to work with the Clayton Plaza hotel and for only $139 plus taxes you get free parking and a free breakfast buffet included. Book your stay now! [Clayton Plaza Hotel](https://www.cpclayton.com) ![Untitled_Artwork](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/e/e/2eee14a9b31f2174aca6760451005d73692881f6.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2026, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/5 "2026-03-22T05:57:12Z")
![Untitled_Artwork](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/8/7/d87def71bf98c803be8654a32fd5f77d6f8f321b.jpeg) Thanks to UYYC GOLD SPONSOR Yoyo Officer for hooking us up with an epic prize box! [UYYC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2025-united-yoyo-kendama-contest/422733) ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2026, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/6 "2026-03-22T06:03:34Z")
UYYC 26 is adding its first ever OVER 40 division to the event schedule! We just updated the contest website with the divisions and schedule for the 2026 contest on June 6; which is the perfect opportunity to hone your routine on stage before Nationals! Just 1 minute freestyles for the OVER 40 division so there is enough time to get through the order. Also feel free to pick your best style whether it’s 1a-5a; join the UYYC stage for your 1st freestyle run through then hit the stage in Vegas! [UYYC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2025-united-yoyo-kendama-contest/422733) ![Over_40](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/6/b/66b80d2a6603473c36cbceea7648ce852785998d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2026, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/7 "2026-03-29T09:26:55Z")
![IMG_1973](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/8/f/b8f3199cb6c5955605cb3517d7907478caa4515b.jpeg) UYYC Kendama Ladders are taking place Friday night June 5 at the STL City Foundry from 6pm -9pm. Listen to the live music of Colt Ball and hang out with the judges. And of course we will have prizes to giveaway for those participating in ladders! > **[United YoYo & Kendama Contest - UYYC 26](https://yoyocontest.com/unitedyoyo/)** > > This year UYYC is on Saturday, June 6 and is the same day as National Yoyo Day. That’s pretty extraordinary in of itself but UYYC is also taking place at the 2026 UYYC Kendama Ladders BEGINNER Around the Block Big Cup Spike Orbit Airplane Candlestick Lighthouse, In Swing Spike INTERMEDIATE Hanging Spike Airplane Jumping Stick x2 Juggle Big Cup, Spike Swing Small Bird, Flip to Spike Downspike Around the World Whirlwind MASTER Inward Lunar, Flip In Turntable, In UFO Penguin Swing Spike Candlestick Swap Spike Spacewalk In Stunt Plane Fasthand ADVANCED Juggle Spike One Turn Lunar, Lunar Flip, Flip In Gooncircle Spike Airplane, 1.5 Swap Spike Handlestall, Bird, Nightingale, Spike 2-Turn Lighthouse, Double Lighthouse Flip, In Whirlwind Both Ways ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2026, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/8 "2026-03-29T09:31:12Z")
![IMG_6598](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/4/c/c/4cc5a6215808251210b2609b157fad326ca617ab.jpeg) UYYC prize drop! 🤣👊 That’s right it’s a Bob Ross Toaster! Not just any toaster this bad boy imprints the image of Bob Ross on every slice of toast! This year we are having our 1st ever OVER 40 division and what better prize for 1st place than waking up to some Bob Ross sliced toast everyday! ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/9 "2026-03-29T17:34:15Z")
![Untitled_Artwork](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/c/a/2ca27bde38abdbf83db72309aa067a800cc91340.jpeg) The 2026 United Yoyo & Kendama Contest is coming this June 6 to the St. Louis History Museum which boasts a state of the art sound and lighting system in a 300 seat auditorium! UYYC Kendama & Yoyo judges include the legendary Sebastian Brock, CJ Atkinson, Coffin Nachtmahr, and emcee Graeme Steller. Graeme is actually the very same emcee that hosts PNWR & the US National Yoyo Contest! And making an appearance for the 2nd year in a row is Mr Todd Yoyo Fox! Todd is filming UYYC freestyles for Yoyo Contest Central on YouTube. Todd also has two events he is organizing this year…..Rocky Mountain Regionals and Colorado States! The on-line registration for UYYC will go live April 1st and you can register at [UYYC.org](http://UYYC.org) all the way until June 1st. However, everyone is welcome to register at the contest; but at that point your freestyle song is coming from Todd’s playlist! Register early and pick your freestyle music! Here are the divisions that require music upload and we recommend signing up for online: Kendama Freestyles - 2 min freestyle 1a division - 2 min freestyle X division - 2 min freestyle Over 40 - 1 min freestyle Sport Division 13 & over - 1 min freestyle Sport Division 12 & under - 1 min freestyle NOTE: \*Kendama Ladders are on June 5 at the pre-party and are free to all who show up! \*OVER 40 1 minute freestyles will have same scoring as 1 minute prelims at Nationals. This way players get the best opportunity to prepare for Nationals! #UYYC #Kendama #yoyo #nationalyoyoday #cityfoundrystl #MOHistoryMuseum ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2026, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/10 "2026-04-09T07:09:14Z")
![IMG_6855](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/9/e/3/9e3c0e414263e88c5fd530358ea49d60aa0a1c74.jpeg) On the last day of UYYC on Sunday, June 7; join us for a morning of chess themed events! \*10am - 1pm Grab breakfast at the chess themed Kingside Diner! \*12pm - 2pm visit next door at the world Chess Hall of Fame Museum with multiple floors of art galleries and a fantastic chess gift shop! \*1pm - 4pm play chess on the outside tables with Nymzo chess pieces and visit the StL Chess Club across the street! \*1 city block of chess, coffee, food, and art just steps away from Forest Park! \*last day before you head back home relax with everyone from the contest! > **[Saint Louis Chess Club](https://saintlouischessclub.org/)** > > World-Class Tournaments, Lessons & Events > **[World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries](https://worldchesshof.org)** > > The World Chess Hall of Fame in St Louis MO brings chess fans together through special events, art exhibits, music events, the Halls of Fame, and more. > **[Home - Kingside Diner](https://kingsidediner.com/)** > > Open daily in Clayton & the Central West End. Join us for breakfast, lunch, coffee, cocktails & more! (Open late 4p-10p W-Sa, only in the CWE!) NYMZO.world > **[United YoYo & Kendama Contest - UYYC 26](https://yoyocontest.com/unitedyoyo/)** > > This year UYYC is on Saturday, June 6 and is the same day as National Yoyo Day. That’s pretty extraordinary in of itself but UYYC is also taking place at the #kingsidediner #stlchessclub #wchof #nymzoworld #UYYC ![IMG_6854](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/0/f/00f13826df9ddad12a400e60ffcb84ea6557851f.webp) ---
**Author:** ![rockstar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/rockstar/32/19803_2.png) [@rockstar](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rockstar)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2026, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/11 "2026-04-09T08:49:38Z")
Hey yes let’s go! June 6-8 in St Louis….. like 1 hr south from Springfield Illinois on I-55 to downtown!! Will see you there….. ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/12 "2026-04-15T04:18:49Z")
![IMG6831](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/c/e/6ce4c99b7f95d81f902539aa1ff622601c8fba12.jpeg) UYYC poster drop….. The JUMBO size posters just arrived and we wanted to share a sneak peek with everyone! The concept of this poster developed from the idea of the Yoyo being invented as a weapon. So many urban legends revolving around the “History of the Yoyo” that we just ran with that idea……..and here we are with a 3A Zilla! Much thanks to UYYC designer Jacob Lundak of Darkline Designs for coming up with all of this year’s designs. This particular poster drop is super limited to only 30 pieces he designed and are available only at UYYC! Each piece is printed in a movie style format on full color glossy 18x24 posters. The posters are meant to be framed and matted in a 24x36 frame or can go directly into an 18x24 frame. And if you come by the UYYC table grab a metallic paint pen and get an autograph from one of this year’s judges! > **[United YoYo & Kendama Contest - UYYC 26](https://yoyocontest.com/unitedyoyo/)** > > This year UYYC is on Saturday, June 6 and is the same day as National Yoyo Day. That’s pretty extraordinary in of itself but UYYC is also taking place at the ---
**Author:** ![yoyothomas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyothomas/32/261744_2.png) [@yoyothomas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyothomas)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/13 "2026-04-16T15:05:31Z")
Looking forward to this contest! ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/14 "2026-04-20T17:42:49Z")
![IMG6385](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/f/8/df834c5b0b014cec52060f8350e8fc2ebd4657bb.jpeg) the Yoyo Fox​🦊…………… [UYYC.org](http://UYYC.org) is sponsoring Todd’s travel to StL so he can film the freestyles for the National Yoyo League! After the event you will be able to see all of the Yoyo and Kendama freestyles on the Yoyocontest Central YouTube channel. We are surrounded by so many talented players in the community and not just Yoyo but Kendama, chess, and finger-boarding. “There is a lot to unwind!” With just 48 days until UYYC we can’t tell you how excited everyone is to have Todd returning to StL! Todd Rollenhagen is the string maker of Foxtails Yoyo strings and also the organizer of the Rocky Mountain Regionals and the Colorado State Yoyo Contest! The 2026 Colorado State Yoyo & Kendama contest will be held on Sunday August 23rd at The People’s Building in Aurora, CO and is organized by Todd Rollenhagen and Damon Dutton, founder of Colorado Kendama. Todd has a jam packed schedule this year and if you’re at one of these contests make sure to say hi! \*Rocky Mnt Regionals 5-16 \*UYYC 6-6 \*Colorado States 8-23 foxtails\_yoyostring milehighyoyo rmr\_yoyo coloradostateyoyo Coloradokendama > **[United YoYo & Kendama Contest - UYYC 26](https://yoyocontest.com/unitedyoyo/)** > > This year UYYC is on Saturday, June 6 and is the same day as National Yoyo Day. That’s pretty extraordinary in of itself but UYYC is also taking place at the ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/15 "2026-04-20T17:47:26Z")
![Layer1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/3/c/73cfc973a1246fc290700895759662cdee0bd498.jpeg) uyyc……VENDORS 💥👊 This is what to expect in the vendor room at this year’s UYYC. The merging of four hobbies: Live chess, finger boarding, kendama, and yoyo! The UYYC contest table will feature stickers, shirts, and posters with this year’s designs from DarkLine Designs. Featherspin Throws is vending this year with exciting new releases available at UYYC and team member Jacob Lundak! PLIES, the premiere finger boarding magazine and the USA Finger Boarding League will be in attendance with a miniature skatepark for sessions and custom fingerboards! The St. Louis Chess Club will have a table with free giveaways and chess instructors to teach and moderate free 5-minute blitz games! The chess boards featured at UYYC are from New York City’s NYMZO.world; a modern interpretation of classic chess boards. > **[United YoYo & Kendama Contest - UYYC 26](https://yoyocontest.com/unitedyoyo/)** > > This year UYYC is on Saturday, June 6 and is the same day as National Yoyo Day. That’s pretty extraordinary in of itself but UYYC is also taking place at the > **[United States Fingerboarding League | USAFBL | Fingerboard Competitions](https://www.usafbl.com/)** > > Official website of the United States Fingerboarding League | USAFBL, the leading competitive league for fingerboarding in the U.S. Join our national tour, shop fingerboard merch, explore rankings, and stay updated with the latest events, podcasts,... > **[Free Digital Fingerboarding Magazine - Subscribe for Print Editions!](https://www.pliesmag.com/)** > > Plies Magazine, is a FREE DIGITAL publication by fingerboarders for fingerboarders, fingerboarding around the world and made possible by USAFBL. NYMZO.world > **[World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries](https://worldchesshof.org)** > > The World Chess Hall of Fame in St Louis MO brings chess fans together through special events, art exhibits, music events, the Halls of Fame, and more. > **[Saint Louis Chess Club](https://saintlouischessclub.org)** > > World-Class Tournaments, Lessons & Events > **[FeatherSpin Throws](https://featherspinthrows.bigcartel.com)** > > We am a bird and We make yoyos brah So why Chess & Yoyo do you ask? We think there is a connection from keeping your mind focused and calm with chess strategy to honing tricks on stage with yoyo, kendama, or finger boards! Interestingly enough the first real superstar of both chess and yoyo was….……Napoleon!! HISTORY of CHESS & YOYO The most well known "crossover” chess and yoyo player was ……….Napoleon Bonaparte!! - The YoYo: It is widely reported by historians that Napoleon played with a yo-yo to relieve stress. Urban Legend even suggests he was seen playing with one before the Battle of Waterloo in 1815! - Chess: Napoleon was an avid chess player. There is even a chess opening named after him…….the Napoleon Opening. Of course it’s a bit of a weak move because it brings the Queen out too early! ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/16 "2026-04-29T06:06:08Z")
BIG NEWS! 🚨 We are beyond stoked to announce **Plies Magazine** as a Silver Sponsor for the 2026 United Yoyo & Kendama Contest! 🛹✨ Plies is the definitive voice of fingerboarding culture, and they’re bringing that energy straight to the Missouri History Museum on **June 6**. Plies is also vending LIVE at the event, sharing a booth with the **USA Fingerboarding League!** (@usafbl) Whether you’re a yoyo pro, a kendama slayer, or a fingerboard fanatic, this is the corner of the room you don’t want to miss. Grab the latest issue, talk shop with the @usafbl crew, and witness the ultimate crossover of skill toys and fingerboarding. See you in St. Louis! 🏛🪀 📍 Missouri History Museum 🗓 June 6, 2026 🎟 [UYYC.org](http://UYYC.org) to register! #UYYC2026 #PliesMag #USAFBL #Fingerboarding #Yoyo #Kendama #STLevents #NationalYoyoDay [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/2/7/6/276d468ea296e77905fc61cefd7a0f2e16294ff0.jpeg "Unboxing the Plies Fingerboard Magazine Issue 14 with Collectible Poster | #fingerboard #shorts") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwMP13xpFWk) ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/17 "2026-05-03T06:12:54Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/7/1/b71e1ff8cf3a9f0edbc71bf3287f41709a38b175.jpeg "Colt Ball, "Chase the Buzz" -- Middle Of Nowhere music") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYuWD_1fGWg) Land tricks. Win prizes. 🏆 We’re taking over the City Foundry on June 5th for the 2026 UYYC Kendama Ladders! From 6 PM - 9 PM, we’re running 4 levels of competition. Here’s a walkthrough of the Beginner Tricks: 1️⃣ Around the Block 2️⃣ Big Cup Spike 3️⃣ Orbit 4️⃣ Airplane 5️⃣ Candlestick 6️⃣ Lighthouse, In 7️⃣ Swing Judges: Coffin Nachtmahr, CJ Atkinson, & Sebastian Brock Enjoy the Live music of Colt Ball from 7pm - 9pm, plus zero fees for parking or entry! Every trick earned = a prize ticket. We’re drawing for prizes at 9 PM until they’re all gone! 🎫✨ > **[United YoYo & Kendama Contest - UYYC 26](https://yoyocontest.com/unitedyoyo/)** > > This year UYYC is on Saturday, June 6 and is the same day as National Yoyo Day. That’s pretty extraordinary in of itself but UYYC is also taking place at the > **[City Foundry STL | Where St. Louis Can Be Found](https://www.cityfoundrystl.com/)** > > Discover City Foundry STL for local live events, shopping, dining, and entertainment in St. Louis. Experience the city's vibrant community, local food selections, and upcoming events. ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/18 "2026-05-05T04:18:45Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/9/2/e925d44f449015fbd6e0e3ca7593810165587bb4.jpeg "Classical Music with Godzilla is DIFFERENT") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH5Lt96y8qY) **Godzilla + Classical Music + Blitz Chess. Yes, we’re serious.** 🦖🪀♟ Ever wondered if Godzilla was a secret weapon or if yoyos were meant for hunting wild boar? If we had it our way, the King of Monsters would be attacking with a Butterfly “yo-yo”! Join us at **UYYC on June 6** for an absolute fever dream of an experience: - 🦖 12ft Godzilla projection in the vendor room. - 🎶 Soundtracked by the “Napoleonic Yoyo Boom” hits of 1790’s Mozart! - ♟ 5-minute Blitz Chess battles. - 🎓 Lessons on the “Napoleon Opening” from StL Chess Club instructors. **Massive thanks to our vendors and partners for making this world-class event happen!** **🎩⚔** Sponsors dert Nymzo Yoinator Featherspin MonkeyfingeR Ondedropyoyos StickyStringz Recess ■■■■■■■ Yoyoexpert Solkendamas Motion Yoyos 24kWhips Foxtail Strings Yoyo officer July Yoyo USAFBL Plies GK KROM \*partners NYYL WCHOF StL Chess Club Darkline Designs > **[United YoYo & Kendama Contest - UYYC 26](https://yoyocontest.com/unitedyoyo/)** > > This year UYYC is on Saturday, June 6 and is the same day as National Yoyo Day. That’s pretty extraordinary in of itself but UYYC is also taking place at the ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/19 "2026-05-14T14:24:36Z")
![BadgeBack⭐️](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/9/7/d97a1e12826c9d6a965e7d9f0971f95fb5262376.jpeg) 🚨 VENDOR ROOM LINEUP 🚨 Doors to vendor room open at 10:00 AM sharp! Here is everything you can catch inside: 🪀 Gsquared YoYos: Custom throws & Team G2 in the building! ♟ NYMZO: Play free 5-min blitz chess games on signature boards to win a share of $500 in prizes! 🛹 USA Fingerboard League: Session the mini skatepark, plus snag custom boards & PLIES magazines. 🏆 GK YoYos: Celebrating 10 years with rare cases from the Griffy Kesler collection! 👑 Chess Legends: Meet instructors from the World Chess Hall of Fame & StL Chess Club. :fire: Exclusive Drops: \* Featherspin Throws: Unique & exclusive yoyos. Yo-inator: Limited merch & his first ever yoyo release. UYYC Merch: Contest posters, shirts, stickers, and custom UYYC x USAFBL fingerboards. 🔄 Practice Area: Official designated kendama & yoyo practice zone. ⏰ THE COUNTDOWN: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 2:00 PM: NYMZO chess prizes awarded to 1st-3rd place! 🥇 Wrap it up: Grab those last-minute buys before vendors begin teardown! #UYYC #Fingerboard #Yoyo #Fingerboard #Chess StLChess G2yoyos USAFBL NYMZO.world Saturday JUNE 6, 2026 [uyyc.org](http://uyyc.org) ---
**Author:** ![MOYO](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/moyo/32/212855_2.png) [@MOYO](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MOYO)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362/20 "2026-05-27T15:48:53Z")
![IMG_7283](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/9/6/1962c13abd56798854e0f5d621a6e201b4ee0e03.jpeg) Hot off the presses! 🦖:fire: The final official poster for the 2026 United Yoyo & Kendama Contest is officially HERE! Designed by the incredible UYYC designer Jacob Lundak, this 11x17 competition-style masterpiece is a must-have! The center graphic plays on the ultimate urban legend—the yoyo as an ancient weapon—featuring the King of Monsters representing the epic clash of all FOUR of our skilltoy competitions: ♟ Chess 🛹 Fingerboarding ⚔ Kendama 🪀 Yoyo 📦 THE GOODS: \* Limited Run: Only 100 printed! \* Price: $10 at the event. \* Bundle Deal: Want to complete the collection? Grab limited back-stock posters from previous years for just a $5 add-on per extra poster! \* Bonus: We’ll have Sharpies on hand if you’re hunting for player autographs! ✍ 📰 CAN’T WAIT? While the poster is exclusive to the event, the Urban Legends poster will be featured as a full page in the upcoming issue of @pliesmag dropping June 1st! Secure your piece of competition history at [pliesmag.com](http://pliesmag.com) or grab a copy at the contest! 📅 When: June 5 - 6, 2026 📍 Where: United Yoyo & Kendama Contest 🔗 Check out [UYYC.org](http://UYYC.org), [Pliesmag.com](http://Pliesmag.com), and [Mohistory.org](http://Mohistory.org) for more info EMCEE Graeme Steller JUDGES Sebastian Brock CJ Atkinson Coffin Nachtmahr FILM CREW Todd Rollenhagen Steven Chase PLATINUM SPONSORS Recess Solkendamas GOLD SPONSORS Nymzo.world USA Fingerboarding League Gsquaredyoyos Yoyo Officer dert SILVER SPONSORS PLIES Magazine July Yoyo GK BRONZE SPONSORS MonkeyfingeR Kendama Depot Featherspin Throws Sam Krom Stickys Stringz The Yo-inator Motion Foxtails 24kWhips Onedropyoyos Yoyoexpert PARTNERS National Yoyo League World Chess Hall of Fame St. Louis Chess Club Missouri History Museum Fingersk8 [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/2026-uyyc-united-yoyo-contest/441362.md?page=2)