The article examines the theoretical aspects of raising self-confidence in older teenagers in the process of judo classes. The study of psychological and pedagogical literature shows the relevance of the problem of raising self-confidence in older teenagers, which is determined by the need of society for the formation of a self-sufficient, goal-oriented, decisive personality, capable of adapting to changes in social life, showing a life position and the ability to solve complex educational and rapidly changing life problems . The article mentions the main reasons for the decline in schoolchildren's attention to physical culture and mass physical education. It has been found that older adolescence is sensitive to the development of self-confidence through the means of martial arts. It is recommended that teachers take into account the following age patterns during the organization of the educational process for raising the self-confidence of older teenagers: intensive physical and emotional development; uneven maturation of the body's functional systems; awareness of one's individuality, formation of self-esteem, self-acceptance; Adolescent students are conflicted in social interaction and demonstrate superficial behavior; formation of life position; critical of themselves and others and others. Prospects for the study of the education of self-confidence in older teenagers in the process of judo classes are also determined: the peculiarities and dynamics of education of certain criteria and indicators of self-confidence in older teenagers in the process of judo classes throughout the entire age period; manifestations of self-confidence in older teenagers in the process of judo classes; pedagogic conditions that contribute to the development of self-confidence in older teenagers during physical education lessons, judo training classes, physical culture and mass work; the relationship between self-confidence and self-doubt of older teenagers in the process of educational activity; judo as an effective means of raising self-confidence in older teenagers. Thanks to the study of the literature, the essence and content of the concept of "self-confidence" was determined: the ability of older teenagers to consciously choose activities, to positively evaluate personal skills to meet their own needs and achieve a goal; the ability to objectively correlate one's capabilities with the desired result, show self-esteem and analyze the results of one's activities.