IJA Fest Review 2023

Author’s note: As an active participant in this year’s IJA Festival, I will have to perform the uneasy task of talking about myself in this review. Thanks to my humble readers for grasping my fruitless attempts at objectivity in this regard. Additionally, I must give credit to Matt Hall for his help in clarifying language for this article, as well …

2022 IJA Festival Championships and Competitions Results

(日本語はこちら) Competitions, both serious and silly, make up many of the events at the yearly IJA Festival. The 2022 Festival was no different. Here are the results of the various competitions that took place. XJuggling XJuggling (Extreme Juggling) is a best-trick type of competition created by Jack Kalvan. Below are the competition categories and winners of each category. 3 Balls: …

World Juggling Day in Latin America

(Haz clic aquí para español.) In 2021, the celebration of World  Juggling Day (WJD) had some contrasts due to the COVID-19 pandemic that, depending on the government decrees of each region, limited crowds or gatherings in many places. However, in some countries, due to the decrease in positive cases for the virus, this commemoration was carried out in person. Latin …

A 34-Year-Long Journey To Winning The IJA Teams Championships

I (David Cain) first competed in the IJA Stage Championships in 1985, at the age of 15, entering the Juniors Championships. While I do have unpublished video of this act, my ego prevents me from sharing it here. Needless to say, it wasn’t good. I tied for sixth place with future NFL Pro Bowl player Kendall Gammon. David Cain, 1985 …

IJA Collaboration Video (June Pride 2021)

This is the first in a series of IJA Collaboration Videos, this time in celebration of June Pride Month. Jugglers from around the world sent in clips in support and celebration of Pride. Thanks to all who submitted. Want to be part of the next collab video? Follw us on our social media accounts and stay tuned for when we …

2020 World Joggling Championships Take Place Online

By Len Ferman SUMMARY: When the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly shut down the sports world in March, Emily Moore, director of the World Joggling Championships (running while juggling) had a back-up plan ready to go. Several months earlier a brainstorming session had developed the idea of an online championships in which competitors submit videos of their performances. The idea was thought …

Digital Workshops in the Time of COVID

by Scott Steiskal, IJA Board member and Online Festival Workshop Director Since COVID-19 hit, mathematicians and yoga instructors have reverted to teaching their craft online. The grand power of the internet gives jugglers the ability to stay connected and share skills with each other. We can now spread juggling in new and exciting ways. The IJA festival is happening online …

2019 IJA FESTIVAL VIDEO PART 4

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2019 IJA FESTIVAL VIDEO PART 3

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Watch the trailer:
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-aVkPIgSP8]