Jonathan Yang

Cadet World Championships: 2023, 2024 (Gold) Junior World Championships: 2024, 2025 (Bronze)

Athlete Bio

Age

Hometown

Los Angeles, CA

Weight Class: -60 kg

Junior World Ranking as of April 2026: #1

International Judo Federation Competition History: Jonathan Yang IJF Profile

Club/Coach: USA Judo National Resident Team/Israel Hernandez

Birthplace: Los Angeles, Calif.

High School: Liberty University Online Academy

Age When Started in Judo: 4

Other Family Members in Judo: Brothers Jacob and Joshua

Judo Career Highlights: 2024 Cadet World Champion, 2026 Junior World Championships bronze medalist

Personal: Has a pet dog, likes to play the piano and guitar, enjoys playing Brawl Stars

Athlete News

Yonezuka Gets His Gold at Senior Pan Ams
After finishing fifth the last two years, 2024 Olympian Jack Yonezuka (West Long Branch, N.J. / NYAC / Cranford JKC) finally earned his much sought-after gold medal on Friday at the Senior Pan American-Oceania Championships in Santiago, Chile. Yonezuka...
Apr 28, 2025

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Event Schedule

2025 USA Judo Youth National Championships

USA Judo is pleased to welcome you to the 2025 Youth National Championships at the Salt Palace Convention Center.The Youth Nationals draws more than 500 of the best athletes from ages 5-20 throughout the nation annually to vie for National Championship...

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2024 USA Judo Junior Olympic National and International Championships

USA Judo is pleased to welcome you to the USA Judo Junior National and International Junior Olympic Championships in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Competition will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center and will serve as the trials for both t...

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