USKO Athlete CJ Pagliuso Competes at WAKO Youth World Championships in jesolo, italy

USKO Training is proud to celebrate youth athlete CJ Pagliuso, who recently traveled to Jesolo, Italy to compete at the WAKO Youth World Kickboxing Championships, representing Team USA on the international stage in September 2026

At just 15 years old, CJ competed in the 132 lb (60 kg) K-1 division, facing some of the top youth kickboxers from around the world.

CJ has trained extensively in Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu and Karate at USKO, developing the technique, discipline, conditioning and confidence required to compete at an elite level. Earning the opportunity to represent the United States at a WAKO World Championship is an incredible accomplishment and another exciting milestone in his martial arts journey.

Experiences like this represent what we strive to build at USKO Training. Whether a student wants to build confidence, learn self-defense, improve fitness or pursue competitive martial arts, our coaches work to help each athlete reach their individual goals.

USKO offers youth and adult Kickboxing, Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) at our Orange and Riverside locations, with programs for beginners through competitive athletes.

Congratulations to CJ for representing USKO and Team USA in Italy!