Kendama

Kendama Offers Sheer Enjoyment for Everyone

Looking for a change from the high-energy rides but still want to dazzle people with impressive tricks? Kendamas are the perfect choice: originating from Japan, these wooden toys are made up of a handle (ken), a pair of cups (sarado), and a ball (tama). This ball is tethered to the wood by a string, and the aim is to balance and perform tricks with the ball on either the handle or the cups. Kendama toys do not have any fixed rules, which is a fantastic feature: they are suitable for everyone, allowing anyone to create their own tricks that challenge the principles of physics. Playing kendama is an excellent way to enhance balance, focus, and reflexes, whilst enjoying oneself.

Kendama is becoming an increasingly popular side-activity within many action sports communities. Its endless array of tricks, coupled with an emphasis on creativity, concentration, and gradual improvement, mirrors much of the process involved in mastering an action sport.

What Are the Origins of Kendama?

The kendama has its roots in the French cup-and-ball game bilboquet, but it was further refined in Japan, where the kendama as we know it today was born. Literally translating to “sword ball,” kendama has been a classic children’s toy in Japan for a significant time. Over the years, the size and design of kendama have undergone changes, and in recent decades, it has transformed into a global craze.

Today, kendama is more than just a toy; it has evolved into a sport, a subculture, and a fun way to unite people. For example, if you consider yourself a kendama expert, there are international competitions to showcase your abilities, such as the Kendama World Cup in Japan.

The kendamas offered by SkatePro come pre-strung and are ready to use straight away. Within this category, you can also discover spare strings and various kendama-oriented merchandise.