Kendama

Kendama - A Pastime for Everyone

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Kendamas transcend being just another toy or accessory to accompany your scooter, skateboard, or BMX. While they offer a fantastic opportunity for incorporating play into everyday life, kendama is also a sport, a passion, and a global community.

Which Kendama Should I Choose?

We advise selecting any standard-size kendama that you find appealing.

For those just starting out, choosing a kendama with a sticky rubber paint on the ball can make performing certain tricks easier.

Mastering kendama requires practice. When you start delving into specifics like the shape of the ken or the weight distribution of its components, you will already be a seasoned kendama enthusiast and likely won't need guidance at that point.

Understanding the Kendama

The kendama is a wooden toy with its roots in Japan. It comprises the following components:

• Ken: The handle, or sword, serves as the central stick of the kendama.
• Kensaki: Often called the “spike”, this is the pointed end of the ken that fits into the ball (also known as tama).
• Sarado: The cross-piece that slides over the ken to form a T shape.
• Ozora: The largest cup on the kendama, situated on the sarado.
• Kozora: The smaller cup located on the sarado.
• Chuzara: The cup located at the base of the ken.
• Tama: The ball, which comes with a hole (referred to as ana).
• Ito: The string that links the tama to the ken.

Standard kendamas generally have a weight range of 140-150g, with the ken and tama usually weighing almost identically.

Kendamas are predominantly manufactured from hardwoods like beech, maple, or cherry, selected for their sturdiness. Aesthetic qualities also influence the choice of wood, as unique grain patterns and combinations can enhance the kendama's visual appeal.

Kendamas are coated either with paint or high-gloss lacquer finishes, contributing to their aesthetics while also protecting the wood from damage. Some finishes are crafted to simplify tricks—often applied to the tama, where specially designed rubber paints can assist in executing balance tricks like the lighthouse.

Hone Your Skills with Kendama

Do you enjoy the intense focus that comes with mastering new tricks? If so, kendama will be a perfect pastime for you.

Kendama has no definite rules, allowing endless possibilities: anyone can participate, and everyone can express their creativity by performing traditional tricks or inventing new ones.

Engaging in kendama play fosters the development of hand-eye coordination and balance skills. Kendama play offers a meditative, yoga-like calmness, involving deep concentration and bodily awareness.

Kendama is a favourite among skaters, BMX-ers, and stunt scooter riders. For many, it serves as a delightful distraction when waiting for a bus or an appointment, and its convenient size means you can carry it everywhere. In essence, kendama is an ideal remedy for any smartphone-related fatigue.

The Origins of Kendama

The kendama, as it is known today, originated in Japan. Initially, it was considered a toy or pastime for children, yet today it has evolved into a sport and activity uniting people globally. Aspiring to become a professional kendama player? There are even international competitions, including the World Cup.