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Introducing The Authority In JBSKATING

Pharaoh is the man behind the very first award and award show that recognizes roller skating professionals. October 2025 is the first year of the JBGODS Rose Awards, it’s an exclusive event where attendees participate by invitation only. Award nominees and award winners are chosen by a group of their peers, much like the Recording Academy at the Grammys. Pharaoh has created an organization, JBGODS, which allows skaters and skate professionals to become voting members.

Pharaoh has been a JBSKATER for 11 years. He has trained with some of the most skilled and well versed instructors out of Chicago. He has taken that knowledge and turned it into the authoritative company, team, music entity and brand, JBGODS.

The Skate Park Under The Kennedy

According to a recent story from CBS Chicago, posted on their YouTube channel, their is a skate park that sits under an overpass that has been there since 2009. Noel Brennan of CBS Chicago introduces us to Mark Heller who supports this skate park and has done so for 23 years. Heller believes that this area can become full of activity, maybe become a bustling hotspot for skaters. He hopes to expand the park, making it much like the popular Lot 11 skate park in under the i95 in Miami.

According to Mark, supporters and local leaders have helped raised up to $800,000 for this project. It’s an interesting one. The land surrounding the area belongs to the Illinois Department of Transportation. We’ll continue checking in with Mark to see how things go.

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The Skullcandy Crusher Cup in Salt Lake City

On May 16th, 2025 the Skullcandy Crusher Cup events will kick off in Salt Lake City Utah. This event is a street contest only, taking place in the Kilby Block Party. Skaters must register online to compete in the event.

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Kai Competes Against The Pros

Kai entered a Japanese freestyle skateboarding competition. She competed in the professional division. Her skills definitely show that she belongs there. Congratulations Kai, we can’t wait to see more from you.

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Does Pharaoh Skate At Any Skate Parties

No, Pharaoh does not skate in any skate parties anymore. He thinks they are crowded and they don’t prioritize JBSKATING. Pharaoh gets exactly what he wants and needs from the regular skate sessions in Chicago. To Pharaoh, skate parties are more expensive session with less space and opportunity to skate. There is barely any room on the skate floor. “No thanks,” – Pharaoh, JBGODS

Does Pharaoh Skate In Any Battles

The GodKing Pharaoh does not skate in any battles. He has a very specific agenda for his name and for the JBGODS brand. In order to adhere to that agenda, he does not accept any challenges to skate battles.

What Do You Do When Your Moves Are All…

If you feel like you are doing the same moves over and over again, don’t worry. It’s normal. We are all doing the same moves over and over again. This shouldn’t discourage you. There is also nothing wrong with spending time learning new material. Learning from other skaters will get you out of that some old bag to some degree.

JBSKATING Is Making A Tremendous Growth In Chicago

The life of skating style continues to blossom. People like to say that skating is dead in Chicago. Maybe for them it is. For the rest of us, we are still present and still learning new stuff.

Roller Skating Is A Great Source Of Cardio

Of you want to get a good sweat but you hare going to the gym, roller skating will give you what you need. You have to move fast and skate hard in order for it to work. The reason that skating works so well as a cardio activity is because it’s possible to go almost nonstop. The fun of the roller skating has a tendency to blind you to the pain of the work. Another reason that skating is so great for cardio is that we exercise for up to 4 hours. Who wants to stay in the gym for four hours. Working out at a high intensity for hours at a time will surely allow you to burn hundreds of calories.

With Glenwood Roller Rink Closed, The Rink on 87th…

Normally, you would see Pharaoh and the JBGODS at Glenwood on Monday and Wednesday nights. Now with its doors closed, you are more likely to see the Gods at the Rink on 87th. The same can be said for many skaters who normally frequent Glenwood. Traffic has started to migrate to the Rink. The question is, how long will this last??