Thank you to all who participated in the video contest. You can check out the entry videos as well as the winning video below. Congratulations to Frankie D. Silva on winning the Kendama USA sponsored ticket to NKR 2015.
Road to NKR 2015 – Video Contest Recap Read this post
Tj Kolesnik traveled to Japan for the Tokyo Gift show with KIT Corporation in February. Flying solo this time, he had the opportunity of meeting up with Thorkild May for the entire week. They spent 3 days at the Tokyo Gift show playing and demonstrating Kendama, and a day appearance at Sports Authority to demonstrate
Tokyo Gift Show – Tj Kolesnik – Japan 2015 Read this post
Jake WIens, TJ Kolesnik, and Kenyatta WIlliams take a trip to Las Vegas and have a sunset session with Dave Mateo. Kenyatta Williams Tj Kolesnik Dave Mateo Jake Wiens
Las Vegas Desert Kendama Sessions Read this post
Kendama USA was featured today on an ABC segment highlighting this year’s must-haves for Spring Break. Check out Angelo Villegas killing it on set with the ABC crew!
Kendama USA Featured on ABC News Read this post
After a canceled flight that left me stranded for 14 hours at NYC LaGuardia airport I decided to make the best of my situation and landed 1 trick every hour until the next morning. I have been long overdue for an edit and I am happy to be getting this one out. I had a
Turner Thorne – Airport Camping Edit Read this post
Good times at the 2015 NY Toy Fair. Maybe Fox News doesn’t get it yet, but that’s ok. They’ll catch up eventually. Check out their news coverage of the NYC toy fair including Kendamas where our very own Pros can been seen below. Read the full story here.
Kendama USA "Hipsters" Featured on Fox News at Toy Fair 2015 Read this post
The NYC Toy Fair is the largest Toy Fair in the world. 2014 was our third year in the show and we are about to head out to our fourth. Each year the Kendama USA crew heads out and jams kendama all day and night for 4 days at the fair. Even with all the
Kendama USA Presents – The Toy Fair Experience – 2014 Read this post
Dave was honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with Gloken on his recent Spike Hard Catch Low edit #3. During his last trip to Japan for Catch&Flow, Dave was presented by Yukka this rare Jumbo Snow-Gold Musou from famed kendama-maker Kazuma Iwata. Dave told Yukka that he would dedicate the Spike Hard Catch Low
Dave Mateo – Spike Hard Catch Low x Gloken – Edit 3 Read this post
As the SoCal kendama scene grows, Kendama USA wanted to show it’s support by hosting a grassroots event where people can meet fellow players, learn new tricks, and expose kendama to those who might not see it otherwise. Colin Sander, Kristian Aynedter, and Micah Marsh host the ‘Sesh @ The Lights’… a jam every 1st
Sesh @ The Lights #2 With Colin Sander. Read this post
Hang with Colin Sander, Kristian Aynedter, and Micah Marsh in the MMAK apartment for a few minutes while they give you a look at what one of Colin\’s sponsorship boxes holds. We open Ozora, TK, Krom, Sunrise, and Kendama USA Kaizen product and talk about the subtle differences between each and the things we like
Colin Sander Unboxing Video. Read this post
My pick for the Tribe team is Derek Astin, he is 12 years old and lives in Utah. I chose Derek because he is one of the most talented and down to earth Kendama players I have ever met. Derek is lacing some of the hardest tricks in the game with style and consistency. Derek is
Kendama USA welcomes Derek Astin to the TRIBE. Read this post
Japan this year was a unique experience. We were deeper into the country than we had ever been before. The entire team was together for the very first time. With obligations like the Kendama World Cup, it wasn’t easy to find time to just play and lace some tricks. We worked in some stompage for
Kendama USA – Japan 2014 Read this post
Kendama USA TRIBE team member Wyatt Bray unleashes more of his signature slayage on Kendama USA\’s new full-purpleheart setup. Watch as Wyatt plays the conditions on a rainy day, laying down tons of never-before-seeen combos.
Wyatt Brayy – One Hour with the Kendama USA Purpleheart Read this post
While taking a ride on my skateboard with a friend we came by this parking lot which was looking like a fun place to film some tricks. We stopped by and did a little session with the pink and blue Beech wood Kaizens. Enjoy! -Joris
Joris Schweppe – Pink & Blue Kaizen Read this post
