Turner Thorne

Kendama USA – Japan 2014

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

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MKO HYPE Video.

Kendama USA will be attending MKO this year with Keith Matsumura, Alex Smith, and Turner Thorne!   The 2014 MKO will be held in the rotunda of the Mall of America on Saturday, November 1st. Entry to the event is free Costs to compete: Beginner & Intermediate: $8 – Pre-Registration $12 – Day of event

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World of Dance Recap

World of dance San Diego was a treat for us. There were a handful of kids that showed up just to see the Kendama USA booth. Tj Kolesnik and Dave Mateo had fun jamming with some of the locals and new shredders of San Diego. Kristian Aynedter of Grain Theory was a huge help giving

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What The Dama Art Show.

\”Shimpei Kimura introduces the new subculture of the Kendama, a children\’s toy introduced to Japan in the early 1800\’s. However, people of today have re-invented the kendama, and made it a popular sport around the world.\” This Gallery will be traveling to Osaka in November so if you are nearby it is definitely worth checking out!

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