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Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by BallardKROM, Sep 26, 2016.

  1. Supernog73

    Supernog73 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2016
    Location:
    Amersfoort NL
    Hello, today i finaly push the button to make an account on here,
    Dunno if i need to introduce myself
    I'm alex ruisch from the netherlands and AKA Supernog aka KendAlex.
    I'm legend player for sweetskendamas
    I do play kendama since 2009 and started on a blue TK 16 from yoko ebay
    2011 i went for the first time to a big event damafest 1 in Atlanta and did meet most of the OG players (non japanese)
    Most players know me by know, my insta is supernog73 and post lots of single tricks , i aways try to innovate new tricks or combinations you don't see that often,
    If there are any questions feel free to ask me
    Greetz
     
    Dec 30, 2016
  2. ryanhasabeard

    ryanhasabeard n00b

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2016
    Location:
    Syracuse
    Heyo! Im Ryan! Im new to the world of Ken. I just got my first one as a christmas gift and im in LOVE. Im not very good but i cant put it down! Any tips for a newbie?
     

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    Dec 30, 2016
  3. Ben Lowe

    Ben Lowe Slayer

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2016
    Location:
    Port Angeles, WA
    Welcome!!

    Head over to the beginners forum, there are a few good threads there!

    And also what Alex said below. :)
     
    Dec 30, 2016
  4. htimSxelA

    htimSxelA Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2016
    Location:
    Vancouver
    Check out the Kendama USA tutorials if you want to learn some new tricks

    Or, just check out some edits in general, the front page is a good spot to scope some. If you have any questions, post them up!
     
    Dec 30, 2016
  5. James Hoang

    James Hoang Slayer

    Joined:
    Nov 8, 2016
    Location:
    San Jose, CA and Milpitas, CA
    My name's James Hoang. I'm 13 years old as of right now, and while I do live in San Jose, CA, I go to school in Milpitas, CA. I started playing kendama around August 2014, and I like to play kendama because not only does it relieve stress for me, but it also allows me to create more combos and have fun with friends. I got into kendama when my brother saw a kid at a summer school with one while he was on duty, and I've been hooked on it ever since.

    My Instagram is @redninja25718(I changed it to @james_hoang25718), and also follow @KendamaUSA and @sweetskendama because they are two of the best brands of kendamas that I have played!
     
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  6. fiddletrix

    fiddletrix Member

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    Location:
    Cardiff, UK
    Nice to see you on here man!
     
    Dec 30, 2016
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  7. KenQill

    KenQill n00b

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2016
    Location:
    Singapore
    Hey guys,my name is Danial and I am from Singapore.Been playing kendama since November 2015,so I'm not really that good.Basically,my passion for kendama began when the trend took over the whole of Singapore and everyone was playing with it.A lot of people judge me for playing with kendama saying things like "You're turning 16.Grow up."But to be honest I never really cared.It's my passion and I actually wanna do something engaging other than staring at my phone screen for hours.My first kendama was a Kaizen from KUSA(they make real good kendamas,go cop one.).So yeah that's pretty much it.Please do follow me on Instagram @kenqill.Thank you very much.
     
    Dec 31, 2016
  8. Chance

    Chance n00b

    Joined:
    Oct 20, 2016
    Location:
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    I've been actively reading the forums and what not for a few weeks now and I'm just now getting around to posting in this thread cause i wanted to start getting involved a bit more and what not cause there's not to much kendama activity around me... to my knowledge anyways.
    My name is Chance and I'm from Cincinnati, Ohio and I've been playing kendama on and off since May. Ive been doing cardistry for about 2 years also but have lost interest and this past month I've really started picking up the dama again. Can definitely say Krom damas are my main squeeze

    for sure check out on IG (p sure a lot of you guys already follow)
    @kromkendama
    @rolfsandvigganer

    and i guess if you wana check my gram out its
    @Totally_gnar

    dankeee!
     
    Dec 31, 2016
  9. Dean Manning

    Dean Manning Member

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2016
    Location:
    Akron Ohio
    Hi my name is Dean Manning. I live in Akron Ohio! Home of lebron James. I started playing kendama last year at Christmas and have loved getting into the community and just getting better. My favorite trick is double whirlslinger so far. Also for Christmas this year I asked for the Matt Ballard pro mod because I LOVED his section in old kendama gangstas so I had to get one. But my mom got me the 3D don. It still slays but my next kendama is for sure Matt mod. My instagram is Deanmanns and my kendama one is damamanns
     
    Dec 31, 2016
  10. VinceTalino

    VinceTalino n00b

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2016
    Location:
    San Ramon California
    Hi! My name is Vincent Talino and I started playing Kendama last year on December 2015! I started playing because of my friend James and after that day I bought about 3-5 Kendama USA Tributes in a week! My dream is to be respected by Kendama players and to influence other people in great ways! I don't necessarily want to be good at Kendama, but I 100% want to be the greatest respected Kendama player!
    You can follow me on my Kendama Instagram acc @Peeweedeeteez - My main acc is @peeweedeetee and you can also follow the friend that introduced Kendama to me @jtsdama!
    I think that Kendama will be the most amazing and inspiring trend in the world in no time! In fact, it already is and it will stay that way!!!

    And one day, I will make my dream, into reality!
     
    Dec 31, 2016
  11. Allen Joshua Santamaria

    Allen Joshua Santamaria Member

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2016
    Location:
    Bay Area
    My name is Allen Santamaria (@_kaizence) and I play a Japanese toy called a kendama. I have been playing for about 2.5 years but i still need help with a lot of tricks. I run a kendama club at school, and I love the fact that this toy is capable of more than what it looks like!

    It is awesome to have a forum where it is all about dama!

    Follow my homies on IG! -> @ks.mason @dama.ian
     
    Dec 31, 2016
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  12. Hello my name is Chris Pilcher.
    I've been playing kendama since February of 2016. Coming up on the year mark and am pushing myself to be a bigger part of the growing community of kendama.

    Check my instagram you should see more videos in the coming weeks and I hope to put together an edit for my year anniversary!

    Insta: @saltyroadrash
     
    Jan 1, 2017
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  13. Mason Oania

    Mason Oania n00b

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2017
    Location:
    Union City, California
    Hello, my name is Mason Oania (ks.mason). I currently reside in Union City, California. I play for yancycustoms. I started playing kendama in October of 2014 and I am most stoked on merting new people that play in kendama.

    Follow----> @dama.ian @_kaizence
     
    Jan 1, 2017
  14. horribleYoYo

    horribleYoYo n00b

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2017
    Location:
    Germany
    Hey there! :) My name is Johannes Lutz (John in english). I'm from germany and live near the city "Heidelberg". I play kendama since 2011 since I first saw a Kendama Edmonton Edit by accident and asked Alex Smith where I can buy such a cool toy.
    I picked up my first kendama (blue Oozora) and never put it down since.
    What I love about kendama is: you can be an absolute "noob" at playing and still no one cares and is stoked about every trick you land the first time, even if it is a (now) simple earthturn. Kendama is not just a toy, it's a art of living life (at least for me).
    I kinda miss the old days where no one weighted their damas and didnÄt care about "sticky" stuff...

    my instagram: @horribleYoYo
     
    Jan 4, 2017
  15. Alistair Muirhead

    Alistair Muirhead n00b

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    Location:
    Scotland
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  16. Jon Magno

    Jon Magno n00b

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2017
    Location:
    San Diego, CA
    Super late to the DS party...

    Hello all, I'm Jonathan Magno, but save your breath, Jon is fine. I'm San Diego born and raised and began my up and down relationship with kendama on November 26th, 2012. I guess I've stuck to kendama as of so far because I thoroughly enjoy seeing how much it has evolved, yet still keeps to its roots. Although I used to be much more of an active member in my community, I'm kinda more of a closet player now, but to me it's a relationship I can't break ties with.

    My personal insta is @mister.magno and I've been trying to get tricks again and post on this account --> @magnomaaan

    follow these two
    a) @lamchopss - good friend of mine and big time slayer
    b) @eslayban - big time rep of the SD community, crazy if you haven't heard of him already.

    looking forward to meeting new people here :]
     
    Jan 7, 2017
  17. Edric Owen Ladera

    Edric Owen Ladera Slayer

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2016
    Location:
    Philippines
    btw what's you're jka rank again?? @RodDama
     
    Jan 7, 2017
  18. Jackson Andrus

    Jackson Andrus n00b

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2016
    Location:
    St. George, Utah
    Hey my doods! My name is Jackson Andrus and I've been playing for around a year and a half. I live the creativity and challenge that kendama brings, and I'm excited for the future of the game!

    Insta: @jman_435
     
    Jan 7, 2017
  19. Teodore Fiorina

    Teodore Fiorina n00b

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2017
    Location:
    Leiden, Netherlands
    Suuuup
    My name is Teodore Fiorina, I'm from Toulouse (France), and I'm currently taking a few months off before going to college in September.
    I've been playing for about a year now and have gone, and plan to go, to a few dama events in Europe! I love kendama because it brings people together which is something I wish I saw more in today's world. It's also a great way to clear your thoughts and challenge yourself.
    Check out my insta: https://www.instagram.com/teodorefiorina/
    Keep spreading the dama love!
     
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  20. Larry Chen

    Larry Chen n00b

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    Jan 7, 2017
    What's up guys I'm Larry aka Rizzice. I'm a tricker and I discovered kendama through Loopkicks a few years ago.

    I've been playing for a couple years now and I love the creativity that comes with playing. I noticed overlap between glass art and kendama and was inspired to start painting them, hoping to share the dama life with glass collectors and vice versa. Happy to be a part of this community! :)

    https://www.instagram.com/illusion.kendama/
     
    Jan 7, 2017
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