MIND BLOWN once again by Keith Matusumura \”Kendama is a lot more than just a wooden Japanese toy. It is patience; it is excitement; it is frustration; it is new friendships. It\’s a lifestyle wrapped up into a very unlikely object. I hope you enjoy these kendama tricks, but please watch remembering this: Kendama is […]
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Last year when Kendama USA was touring Japan, we had the honor of visiting the Tokyo offices of the Japanese Kendama Association. This is a mecca of Kendama roots, relics, gems, and history that was overwhelming to take in. Despite having the most epic antique Kendama collection we had ever seen, everybody at the office
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null You already know Colin Sander is well known for his edits, but are you ready for his MOVIES? That\’s right. When Colin hasn\’t been globe-trotting with his Kendama, designing his next Pro Model, or arranging his Mugen collection at home, he\’s been busy directing full length motion pictures. Too much talent for one human
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Dama Fest 2013 was an amazing event. Much respect goes out to Matt Ballard for documenting the entire week and putting together this edit. Huge thanks to everybody who made the trip to Atlanta for an unforgettable Kendama experience. We couldn\’t have done it without the help of our entire team and all our sponsors.
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New York City is a place like none other. So many people have tried capturing it in words, but it\’s simply impossible to do it justice. It\’s something that has to be experienced to understand. The annual Toy Fair trip is quickly becoming a staple event for us each year, and we\’ve met some amazing
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Kendama USA is proud to present the sixth edit from Zack Yourd. Spending a week out in Colorado to log some time on the snowboard, Yourd was able to pick up the camera and lace some kendama maneuvers in the colorful views of the Centennial State. Experience the elevations and good vibes this edit has
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Kendama USA spent a few weeks in New York City this winter for some city exploring, Kendama playing, and of course the annual Toy Fair. In the city that never sleeps, you better believe we weren\’t dozing off. Each night we hit the town, roamed the streets, and captured the journey on video. Hope you
Kendama USA NYC 2012 Episode 5 – Night Time in the Streets Read this post
Kendama USA spent a few weeks in New York City this winter for some city exploring, Kendama playing, and of course the annual Toy Fair. On our days off, we roamed the city high and low. From Central park to the top of the Empire State, follow the team through the big apple. Big thanks
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It continues to be so encouraging to see Kendama pop up in places all around the globe. We\’ve got an amazing community of players on almost every continent (come on Antartica!!) Kendama has always been a great way to bring people together and find a common bond despite distance, language, politics, gender, race, or stereotype.
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The homies over at Sac Kendama got a spot on Good Day Sacramento today. It\’s fun checking out the skills of news hosts during these reports in different parts of the country. This guy got pretty dialed for on-air! Huge thanks for the shout outs to Kendama USA, Metropolis Comix, and for rocking the Tribute
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In November 2012 the Kendama USA Pro Team traveled to Japan to explore Kendama\’s roots, players, and experience the homeland of this game that has changed all of our lives. This is the full length edit of our travels and tricks. Edited by Colin Sander.
Kendama USA Japan Tour 2012 – Full Length Official Edit Read this post
Everything is tougher left handed. Writing your name, eating cereal, using your iPhone … but especially playing Kendama. Even the most simple tricks become nearly impossible when you try it switch. TJ Kolesnik recently moved to San Diego and has been training his lefty skills on the swaggy beaches. Enjoy!
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Kendama USA spent a few weeks in New York City this winter for some city exploring, kendama playing, and of course the annual Toy Fair. During any New York City trip, you\’re bound to spend a lot of time underground riding the subways, and that\’s what episode 3 is all about. We met lots of
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We cannot even find the words to describe this movie. Absolutely unparalleled quality. A unique glimpse into the Kendama community around the world. Matt Ballard and WKT have outdone themselves, and helped to tell an amazing story that needed to be told. No need to read anymore … Just watch and enjoy. Published on Dec
Where We Are. A WKT Movie by Matt Ballard Read this post
