On May 8th at 6:30 pm the battles will begin at the Dolton outdoor skating rink. Yehoshua is a star athlete on the JBGODS Skate Team lead by the GodKing Pharaoh. This Rising Stars battle includes 8 total opponents competing for a $250 cash prize.
Yehoshua’s attendance alone reinforces his nomination for Best New Skater at the JBGODS Rose Awards coming to Chicago in 2025. Yehoshua will face a seasoned Chicago jb skater and this event is sure to be an exciting one. The JBGODS Skate Team and Pharaoh expect to be on the sidelines of the event in full support of their teammate.
As many may know, Pharaoh has never entered a street battle hosted by underground skating figures. He has never participated and does not plan on participating in any battles. This has caused some controversy in Chicago with jb skaters. People want to know why such a well-known skater with such high status does not compete in underground battles.
Pharaoh and the JBGODS are the most organized company in the world of jb skating. Skaters are interested in associating with the team but the demand for maintaining membership is high. Don’t apply if you are not interested in a lot of hard work.
The GodKing Pharaoh is the founder of JBGODS. Click the image to read more.
Pay the annual fee and become a voting member for the JBGODS Rose Awards.
Deejay has received 4 nominations for the JBGODS Rose Awards.
Recently, skateboarders visit the JBGODS website and I’m glad about it. We’re getting a lot of attention from skateboarders. That’s a surprise to me, I don’t know what to do with that. I wonder if they are actually curious about JBSKATING or if they like JBSKATE music. Either way, welcome to the website. If you haven’t heard of our style, JBSKATING, it’s the roller skating style that was created in Chicago. JBSKATING still exists here today and it has spread across the country over the years. I’d like to give a warm welcome to the skateboarders who visit the website.
No Skateboard Gear
Currently, we don’t offer any skateboard material. I don’t know much about it myself or what skateboarders need. We do have music tho, you can use that. There’s also branded gear in the shop that you can check out. Who knows, if we continue to have skateboarders visit the JBGODS website then we may consider incorporating new gear into our store.
The Music Is For Skateboarders Too
We have a very unqiue style of music that is designed for the way that we skate. But, it’s not just for JBSKATERS, it’s for you too. JBGODS has plenty of music available for you to check out and new stuff on the way.
Jumps are the most impressive techniques in skating. Do more jumps, every time you skate. Aside from them being impressive to see, they are fun to land. Plus, you will burn a lot of calories. Jumps make you win all around. Practice as much as you can as often as you can. Above all else, Pharaoh JBGODS encourages you to do more jumps.
Benefits of Practicing Jumps
Jumps will force you to to focus really closely on your abilities and techniques. Instead of only skating for the fun, you’ll begin skating with a focus on your strengths and weaknesses.
More Control on More Places
Even after you have become a strong skater it is possible to get even stronger. You’ll begin to find those muscles and ligaments that are important for the moves that you eant to do. Then, you’ll begin able to determine which body parts need more work for your overall improvement.
Pharaoh created the JBGODS company and Skate Team based in Chicago. The GodKing Pharaoh creates all original JBSKATE songs under the artist name JBGODS. Deejay, four time nominee for the JBGODS Rose Award, is Point for the JBGODS Skate Team. The JBGODS are comprised of skaters, djs and music producers. Soon there will also be a cartoon, created by the animation team.
Stay locked in. This year is the first year of the Annual Rose Awards show. Skaters get the opportunity to recognize their peers for the efforts and contributions to skating.
Rose Awards For Skaters
This is our very own Grammy awards. It’s designed specifically for JBSKATERS and musicians who exist in this world of music.
It’s our turn to make a splash in the creative world. This awards show will give us a serious event that documents our achievements.
Members Vote
Become a voting member today, it’s easy. The annual fee is only $150. This small membership fee lasts for the whole year, no other dues are necessary.
JBGODS is hiring an admin assistant, we need your help. If you know anyone who is well versed in music, film and skating then send them our way. A JBGODS administrator is a vital part of our artistic flow. We need a strong communicator who can handle tasks and keep each department informed.
Benefits Of The Job
Having the name JBGODS on your resume counts for more than you know. We are the first company to combine the skating, music and movie industries to create something all new. As a result, your skillset will be molded to fit the new world. Technology is our focus and we aim to blend it with your daily tasks.
I AM Yehoshua. Joshua is my biological name. Yehoshua simply means “Joshua” in the Hebrew language. I chose this to be my skate name, because I want to identify with my hebrew roots. After finding out who I am according to the hebrew/christian bible, the name Yehoshua, has become a part of who I Am. And it just so happens that the book of Joshua in the old testament, is one of my favorite books to read. Yes, I am an avid reader, and I indulge in a wide variety of genres, but the bible has to be my favorite. Nothing really comes close to it.
Its rich history, its promises, its prophetic word, It has it all. I am inspired by the story of Joshua, the successor of Moses, leading the Israelites into the promised land. Joshua was a leader, and a skilled warrior, and that’s the person I strive to be. As a Christian, and a believer of the holy bible, I like to spread God’s word, so I will leave you all with this. When Joshua was burdened by the daunting task set before him, God told him this, “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” All throughout the book of Joshua, the lord calls him to be faithful, courageous, calm under pressure, and a bold and righteous leader. These are the qualities I want to express with my skating, and the qualities I aim to bring to the JBGODS skate team.
Why Do I Skate?
I am fascinated by Chicago’s Jb skate culture.
I was introduced to the skate scene by my uncle, Jerome Taylor, who has been skating for many years. He is an OG Jb skater, and has his own unique style. You’ve probably seen him, rocking the tattered combat boots on a Thursday night at the Rink on 87th. One thing about my uncle, is that nobody can keep up with him, not even myself. How so you may ask? Well, the reason is because he is the slowest skater on the floor! No matter how hard I try to stay with him while doing a routine, I just roll straight past him. As a matter of fact, sometimes I can get around the entire rink and find him still on the same side of the floor. He tells me he doesn’t like to do routines that much, probably for that reason. When he skates, he is in his own world. Nobody else skates like him, from what I have seen.
I have fond memories of my uncle taking my brother and I to skate at Markham or Rich City every weekend. Man, do I miss those two rinks. Even though I can barely remember what Rich City looks like, all I can remember is a skate boot drawn in the middle of the floor. I had to be like 10, the last time I skated there. But I can remember Markham vividly. Markham has to be my favorite rink. I have skated there the most. Too bad it isn’t open anymore.
Why Skate
Perhaps the JBGODS can do something about this… only time will tell. When my uncle would take us skating, all we could do was skate around the rink in circles in our beat-up rental skates. I could not skate backwards or do any tricks, let alone balance on one foot. I wouldn’t dare do anything but skate forwards, around and around, until my right inner foot would blister. But I enjoyed every bit of it. And I would look forward to the next session. Then there was my uncle, crazy legging in the middle, spinning, and doing some intricate JB footwork in those shiny black leather boots. All I could do was watch in amazement, knowing for sure that I’d never be able to do any of those things. Or so I thought.
My uncle would coerce us to skate with him often, and I am grateful for it, because it was my introduction to Chicago’s skate scene. In the beginning of 2022, I bought some skates of my own and decided that I would dedicate myself to learning how to JB skate. I started taking lessons at Glenwood and The Rink, and learned from some legendary skaters. A little hobby turned into a way of life, to the point where all I could think about was skating, and how I could improve.
Why JBGODS?
It’s the name that drew me.
There is power in a name.
When I told myself that I would become a JB Skater, I had the goal in mind of being a part of a skate crew, or starting one myself. I took notice of the many skate crews in Chicago, but when I heard about a team called JBGODS, I had to learn more. That name just stuck out to me. So I did my research.
It was a summer night on a BC Monday at Glenwood, when I ran into the GodKing Pharoah, the founder of the JBGODS team. He was flying down the rink like a torpedo, doing all of these crazy dynamic jumps on one foot, and landing them with grace. Skating a million miles per hour, as if the rink had no walls. He was wearing this turban-like thing on his head, and his all black attire read “JBGODS” in crimson red. When the music slowed down, I walked up to him, hoping just to introduce myself and pay my respects. Little did I know that he would invite me to join the team shortly after. I was taken aback by this, thinking that there was no way that I was eligible to be a JBGOD with my limited skating experience. He told me only this, to show my consistency and dedication. I accepted.
Why The Gods
Calling oneself a god, Is that a good thing? I think so. Clearly we are not saying that we are the creator of the universe. There is only one creator, and that is God. And we are his creation, made in his image. However, we are little creators in our own right. JB Skating, that is an expression of our creativity. We as black people, tend to think down on ourselves, and not give ourselves enough credit for the accomplishments that we make.
We tend to think that we are some of the least desirable people, little do we know that we are God’s jewels. The things we speak upon ourselves play a critical role in our self-esteem as a people. Calling oneself a god, is not for self glory, but it is to remind us of what we aspire to be; like God. Like the Most-High. Divine. It is high time that we aspire to be something greater than ourselves, on and off the skate floor. “Ye are gods, and all children of the Most-High”- Christ.
Yehoshua is no longer a member of the JBGODS Skate Team.
Yehoshua decided to leave the JBGODS Skate Team in 2025. Leaving the Gods is a permanent decision.
Thank you for visiting JBGODS, our shop is open just for you. I’m pleased to let you know that our store is now open. Take a look at some of the new items and saved what you like. Let the people around you know that you’re a JBGODS fan and supporter. Also, get ready for our next October album JBSKATE Originals.
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