YO-YO + KENDAMA WORKSHOPS

Presented by Duncan Toys

Learn Yo-Yo and Kendama from the Pros — Beginner and Advanced Workshops Available

RSVP TO SCORE A FREE YO-YO

DISCOVER the world of yo-yo + KENDAMA!

Whether you’re picking up a yo-yo or kendama for the very first time or looking to level up your skills, our hands-on workshops are built to meet you where you are. Beginners will get a fun and supportive introduction to the basics—like how to throw, catch, and control your skill toy—while advanced players can sharpen their technique, learn new tricks, and push their creativity even further.

No matter your experience level, you’ll walk away with new tricks, deeper knowledge, and the motivation to keep progressing.

Let’s get started!

RSVPing is not necessary, but the first 10 people to RSVP for a Workshop will receive a complimentary Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest x Duncan Butterfly XT yo-yo.

You must RSVP in order to reserve your complimentary yo-yo, and be present at the event to redeem. Only one complimentary yo-yo per person so we can spread the love to others.

RESERVE YOUR FREE YO-YO

WORKSHOP DETAILS

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 8 — pros will be hanging out in the Throw Zone all day, but below are designated times when group workshops will be taking place:

  • 11AM: Workshop (Beginner Yo-Yo + Kendama)

  • 3PM: Workshop (Level Up Kendama with Pro)

  • 4:15PM: Workshop (Beginner Yo-Yo + Kendama)

  • 4:30PM: Workshop (Advanced Yo-Yo Tricks with Pro)

WHERE: Yo-Yo + Kendama Throw Zone (booth 813), located directly across from the stage

WHO: Instructors include:

HOW: RSVPing is not necessary — anyone can walk up and join in on a workshop. If you RSVP’ed, check in with an Illinois State Yo-Yo Contest team member at the contest booth located directly across from the Throw Zone.

COST: Just a ticket into the Chicago Toy & Game Fair : )