About a year ago, I started to really find a passion for climbing; rocks or mountains, climbing has become a huge priority in my life for many reasons. Six months ago, I decided how badly I wanted to climb a peak in Japan. Considering how much we, as kendama players, get the wonderful opportunity to travel […]
Haley Bishoff & Keith Matsumura Summit Mt. Fuji Read this post
\”This year’s trip to Japan was one for the books. Every time we trek on a new adventure, more and more memories are made. We made our way abroad with two new additions, Tribe Team members Wyatt Bray and Bryan Scagline. It was both their first time out of the country and a great time
Kendama World Cup 2015 – Mini Recap Read this post
Logan Tosta showed amazing potential to Dave Mateo when they had first met during the KG Roots tour of 2013. During the Tahoe stop, little Logan gave Dave and Tj a run for their skill during a few games of KEN. Logan, along with his family, has always been a supporter of Kendama USA and
Logan Tosta Joins Kendama USA's Tribe Team Read this post
Salt Lake Sessions will be a monthly video showcasing how I incorporate Kendama into my everyday life. No matter where I go or what I do, I always have a kendama with me. This Month follow me as I do my morning routine of biking, climbing, and kendama at the park for our Tuesday meet
Salt Lake Sessions With Turner Thorne & Friends Read this post
No matter what language you speak we all say KENDAMA. Kendama has the power to bring people together from around the world. In September of 2014 Kendama players from around the world traveled to Tokyo for the Catch & Flow freestyle tournament. We shared tricks, stories, and words. Each time we go to Japan we
WORDS – a short film by Jake Wiens Read this post
The Kendama community is still strong and growing in the Sacramento area, Kids Ken did an amazing job putting together this event. We love to see the support of kendama events in every region, and sacramento has been one of the longest running kendama scenes. Dama on Sacramento! Keep up with the sac kendama scene
Kids Ken presents Spikeramento Read this post
Oh the feel good vibes of playing Kendama, listening to good tunes, and enjoying life. It feels great to release some new footage after months of running multiple events, traveling around the entire world and promoting/pushing Kendama to the limits. \’Tj Kolesnik Kendama Adventures\’ takes you inside a fun filled, uplifting ride through the eyes
Tj Kolesnik – Kendama Adventures Read this post
This past week TJ Kolesnik and Turner Thorne went on a 5 day Kendama tour all around North Carolina with Kitty Hawk Kites to teach and spread Kendama in a whole new area. The tour Kicked off in Corolla with a quick in shop demo, from there we moved on to Nags Head for Kids
East Coast – Beach Kendama Tour ft. Turner Thorne & TJ Kolesnik Recap Read this post
The first ever all girls kendama contest was held in Osaka city, Japan this past May. Over 30 female contestants came out to compete at Club Juice for the All Girls Dama Jam Festa. Having an event run by all girls was very moving for the female Kendama scene. Girls of all ages traveled out
All Girls Dama Jam Festa. Read this post
Jake Wiens and TJ Kolesnik (AKA Fuegz) hit the road again for more kendama madness. This time they take off on an adventure around the Northern California Bay Area hosting kendama jams in Los Altos, San Jose, and San Francisco. Check out what all goes down behind the scenes and between the tricks. From Kendama
Wiens 'n' Fuegz Episode 2 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 Session. 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. Read this post
Dave Mateo is hosting a series of competitions allowing the winner of each city to get a full ride the the National Kendama Retreat this upcoming april! Here is the group photo of the San Diego competition! Congratulations to Matthew Rigato for taking home the win! Make sure you dont miss out on the next
Road to NKR San Diego. Read this post
