We finally did it. Hitting the eleven turn was definitely a goal I was determined to get. To chase this for a few months and hone in on the technique was so rough! By far one of my favorite Kendama journeys. None the less, continue to Kaizen!
11 or Better – Dave Mateo and the 11 turn Jumping stick Read this post
At the end of the summer, the Terra Kendama workshop celebrated one year of being open in Vancouver, after moving to the coast from Edmonton last spring. The \’Van Jam 2\’ is an event that celebrates the core of what kendama is: having fun while hanging out with friends, learning some new tricks, and maybe
Van Jam 2 Recap Read this post
\”I first met Miya Song back in Oahu, Hawaii during the YoDama event. Miya made such a strong impression on me since she was the young, 14 year old, female player who was doing incredibly hard tricks. In the year and a half Miya has been playing Kendama, her progression and skill level have increased exponentially. Not
Miya Song Is Tribe. Read this post
Over the past two weeks we\’ve shared what each Kendama USA team member used in the KWC qualifiers and finals. We wanted to recap it all into one area and offer a limited 15% discount on these items with code: KUSAWorldCup15 1. Zack Yourd – Zebrano Ken x Tribute Half Split Red/White Tama Recipe:
KWC Setup Recap Read this post
Kendama World Champion Wyatt Bray describes what Kendama means to him and moments leading up to the announcement crowning him as Champion.
Interview with the Kendama World Champion – Wyatt Bray Read this post
Team Wiens & Team Fuegz battled it out for street cred in the Mile High Battle – Musous on a Plane 3. The two teams headed to Japan for this year\’s KWC on seperate planes covering 5,000 miles in 10 hours. You voted on which was best & here are the results! TEAM WIENS TAKES
Team Wiens v Fuegz Show – Recap Read this post
David\’s entry encompassed everything this contest is about. He showcased the beautiful locations where he lived and did it in an electrifying way. The videography as well as the technical trick combos made David\’s edit stand out from the rest and effectively crowned him the winner of this year\’s contest. 2ND PLACE: James Valdez – James
2015 Cook's Customs Contest Winners Announced Read this post
KendamaUSA, Grain Theory, and Children of the Ken combined forces to drop in for a trick stomping session in Portland Oregon with Nic Stodd, Wyatt Bray, Haley Bishoff, and Keith Matsumura. Enjoy!
KUSA x GT x COTK – 4 Trick Fix Portland Wall Session Read this post
Enjoy an inside look at the attitudes and techniques of Keith Matsumura as he experiences a spring in Colorado. Kendama, school, skating, skiing, are all part of Keith’s embracing of the ‘kaizen’ attitude- Continually improving ones self. Keith teamed up with Colin Sander to create a short film that would capture these insights and hopefully
Inside The Mind Of Keith Matsumura Read this post
My name is Chris Evans. I live in Lake Tahoe, NV. I am a member of Boy Scout Troop 468. On June 15th to June 19th I went to the Ban Tong Mong School in Phichit, Thailand. For my Eagle Scout Project I built a completely new playground that included two sets of three swings,
Spreading The Love of Kendama. Read this post
\”This project highlights each of Kendama USA\’s players and the specific kendama set ups they chose to use for the KWC while also adding my own style into the mix. Every photo was taken with instant-print cameras (Polaroid OneStep SX-70 and Fujifilm Instax 210) and every word written by hand. I like taking the foreign route in todays technology era
KWC Set Ups: Alex Smith Read this post
\”This project highlights each of Kendama USA\’s players and the specific kendama set ups they chose to use for the KWC while also adding my own style into the mix. Every photo was taken with instant-print cameras (Polaroid OneStep SX-70 and Fujifilm Instax 210) and every word written by hand. I like taking the foreign route in todays technology era
KWC Set Ups: Bryan Scagline Read this post
\”This project highlights each of Kendama USA\’s players and the specific kendama set ups they chose to use for the KWC while also adding my own style into the mix. Every photo was taken with instant-print cameras (Polaroid OneStep SX-70 and Fujifilm Instax 210) and every word written by hand. I like taking the foreign route in todays technology era
KWC Set Ups: Dave Mateo Read this post
\”This project highlights each of Kendama USA\’s players and the specific kendama set ups they chose to use for the KWC while also adding my own style into the mix. Every photo was taken with instant-print cameras (Polaroid OneStep SX-70 and Fujifilm Instax 210) and every word written by hand. I like taking the foreign route in todays technology era
KWC Set Ups: Haley Bishoff Read this post
