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Kendama: Your new favorite hobby!

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Within the past year, my boyfriend and I decided to start trying out new activities to bide our time. One day he picked up a kendama, he'd had for a few years and started playing around a bit. Over the past year we've both picked up tons of new skill...
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Tutorials

These videos are a great introduction into what Kendama is and how it works! These tutorials are super easy to follow and are the gateway to you getting started with this new hobby!!

 
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From one of the most reliable and favorited companies you can learn how to get started the right way!
Kendama USA - Trick Tutorial Introduction - Getting Started
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If you have ever searched for kendama tutorials online, you'll find these are the most popular. Sweets has some of the oldest and most reliable tutorials out there!
BEGINNER - Kendama Tutorials
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If kendama is for you don't skip this video! Get to know your kendama here!
EVERYTHING A New Kendama Player Should Know
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Get a taste for kendama as this shows the excitement and passion of the sport from some of the leading players!
What is Kendama? This is Kendama! けん玉
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If you're looking for the ultimate kendama guide don't worry, it's right there in the title!
KENDAMA - ULTIMATE BEGINNERS GUIDE
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Watch a complete beginner take on the challenge that is kendama!
This Week I Learned Kendama
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Beginner Buys

For anyone wanting to embark on a Kendama journey of their own, these are some of the best basic Kendamas you can get to start out with! Most are budget friendly as well!!

 
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Sweets Kendamas being one of the top companies in the world and has one of the most reliable and affordable starters. This was actually the kendama I used back when I started!
SWEETS STARTER - PINK
 
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Depending on your taste in style you might find that Kendama USA has the right starter bundle for you!
Beginner Kendama Bundle
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Lotus Kendamas are constantly growing in the community, definitely can't go wrong with one of these!
Blue Bloom Kendama with Tricklist
 
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Cereal Kendamas is growing to become one of the favorite companies in the world of kendama. These products definitely stand out and are affordable!
Royal Velvet - Ascent 2 Shape
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New Laced Kendamas has some of the best budget models I've ever seen. They never fail to provide amazing quality kendamas.
Boujee Budget Mod
 
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Krom Kendamas are classic and well loved by everyone, don't be afraid to start here!
Krom POP LOL - Lavender

Brands

These brands are the face of Kendama! Any meetups or friends you meet are bound to have a Kendama from most of these brands. They have a huge range of kendamas, in different weights, sizes, and colors!

 
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When choosing a kendama sweets will never disappoint. This company for years has sponsered and worked with the best players all over the world. They provide so much for the community and bring nothing but love to the kendama world.
Sweet Kendamas | Kendama , Strings, Apparel & More
 
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Kendama USA brings spirt and excitement to kendama. Not only do there kendamas look amazing but they play just as well.
Kendama USA | Kendamas, Strings, Apparel & More
 
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Sol Kendamas is my personal favorite. Their shapes and designs never fail to make kendama feel the way it should. The Sol team has provided amazing content throughout the years and currently has the best team in the game.
Sol Kendamas - Kendama. Community. Coffee. Collaboration.
 
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Once people got there hands on a cereal Kendama there was no going back. This company is know for chunky exciting kendamas that make the game so much fun. I'd definitely recommend checking out this amazing company.
Home of Cereal Kendama
 
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365 Kendamas was created by well know legends in the community and there kendamas hold to the standard. Used by some of the best they create some of the most beautiful and well performing kendamas out there.
365Kendama
 
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Okendama is a work of art. They make beautiful kendamas that match in quality. My collection consists of dozens of their products. I recommend checking out their tamas (Tama is the ball attached to the main body)
Okendama
 
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Looking for an amazing kendama for a good price? New Laced Kendamas creates some truly amazing kendamas. Owned by a previous veteran you'll find some unique style.
New Laced Kendama Shop
 
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Lotus kendama is unique and dedicated to making some of the best kendamas out there. With there determined and amazing owner Issac you'll see the hard work and dedication put into these kendamas.
Lotus Kendamas

Players

These Kendama players are some of the best in the game. These players are very well known, talented, and extremely passionate. Definitely check them out and see just how far you can go in your Kendama journey!

 
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Nick Gallagher twin of Zack Gallagher will go down in history as one of the greatest players to touch a kendama. His dedication to growing the sport and community is unmatched along with his brother. The two of the make kendama what it is today.
Instagram (@nickgallagher42)
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Zack Gallagher moved to Japan to chase his passion of doing what he loves, kendama. He dedicated his life to the sport by teaching it for a living and sharing with America the beauty of Kendama over seas.
Instagram (@zack_gallagher)
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Alex Mitchell is personally my favorite player. Probably the best player the United States has ever seen this man pushes the limits of kendama. With almost the most competition wins in the states he continues to crush the sport and prove he is the be...
Instagram (@alexmitchell)
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One of the most incredible players, Benny Boy will show you the new generation of kendama.
Instagram (@benjaminb_kendama)
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Dave is one of the top solo kendama youtubers out there and personally one of my favorites. As well as the leading player on the biggest kendama online platform called kendamanomics.
Instagram (@dave_cher)
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Isaac, owner of lotus kendama has an almost unmatched dedication to kendama. His perfect form and chase to explore the endless possibilities of kendama makes him a favorite in the community.
Instagram (@isaac_kendama)
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Nonoka from Japan is argubably the top female player in the world! Sponsored by sweets kendama, she kills the game and spreads the love of the sport to others.
Instagram (@nonoka_kyodo)
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If you asked me who I thought was the best player in the world, takuya would be my answer without even a thought. His skill level is so far beyond what's comprehendible that there isn't even a close second, he's in his own world. The King of Kendama
Instagram (@takuya_04.17)
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