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

  1. Gabe Frampton

    Gabe Frampton n00b

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2016
    Location:
    Maui, Hawaii
    Hey guys, I'm Gabe Frampton! I was born and brinf raised in Maui, Hawaii. I love kendama and play Kendama USA kendamas. I'm currently in pursuit of trying to get back the kendama scene on the island.
    Follow me on Instagram to see my latest tricks and pics! @kendamagabe
    YOUTUBE- I also make Youtube vids, channel @Gabe Frampton.
    Snapchat - @gabe1218
     
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  2. JPS

    JPS n00b

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    Jan 7, 2017
    UK here, long time juggler and casual kendama player. Picked up my first TK16 in 2010. Glad to be here!
     
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  3. RodDama

    RodDama Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2016
    Location:
    Vancouver
    I got 4th Dan a couple years ago! I stopped testing because the jka wants you to pay all their fees to become an actual member in order to test! Which would include my previous 4 dans so it's kinda hefty haha and I'm ok with staying at 4th Dan!
     
    Jan 7, 2017
  4. rhysgoespeace

    rhysgoespeace Member

    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2016
    Location:
    UK
    Hello, I'm a UK kendama player with a cheesy username! I've been playing for about one and a half months, but am still kind of a noob. Glad to be here!
     
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  5. Revvy

    Revvy n00b

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2017
    Location:
    St. Louis, MO
    Whatup, Downspike!

    I am a Facebook Kendama Community refugee after the recent drama. I post in there occasionally as Zachary Young. Hoping this community proves to be a bit more balanced!
     
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  6. AJPreciseKendama

    AJPreciseKendama n00b

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2017
    Location:
    Mid-Ohio
    Learning the game, learning the business, learning to innovate and excel in this great game,

    Been playing for roughly a year now off and on. Hope to be around Kendama and many other skill toys for many years to come!
     
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  7. Brian Li

    Brian Li n00b

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2017
    Location:
    Sacramento/San Jose
    Hi everyone! My name is Brian, you can call me Christopher. You may know me from my CNC edits on youtube, or from FKC! I'm a player from Sacramento, but I'm going to school in San Jose, so if you want to jam in San Jose hit me up! I started playing kendama my first year of highschool from one of my close friends who would bring it to school everyday, shame he quit after freshman year :(. What I'm most stoked about kendama is the community growing, new trick variations, and new paint formulas/styles.

    IG: @iloveheyocean

    Follow: @nelson_guan @dankdama (other members of CNC)

    Dama on everyone!
     
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  8. Kendama_Cowboy

    Kendama_Cowboy Honed Member

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2016
    Location:
    Murfreesboro, Tennessee
    Hey I'm Austin.

    Got my first dama about 8 years ago, black tk, just recently found it a few months ago and got into it big time but I am still very much a beginner. I just today discovered my love for kururin.

    I also love the outdoors camping especially and of course the herb. I'm working on a nice glass collection. Shooting is another passion of mine.
     
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  9. Carter Justice

    Carter Justice n00b

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2016
    Location:
    Cottage Grove Minnesota
    Yo I'm Carter (@Cjusty101) I've been playing for almost 3 years, I work at Sweets and I'm hoping that downspike becomes bigger than FKC could ever dream and this will be the new hub for kendama
     
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  10. WonderFuzz

    WonderFuzz n00b

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2016
    Yo!

    I'm Bjorn Sorenson [you can call me @wonderfuzzz], big boyo from Minneapolis! I've been diggin' dama since 2012 when I sprained my ankle pretty bad and needed a new type of physical outlet other than HIGH-CONTACT, DANGEROUS, GOOD OLE SPORTS BALL.

    One of my favorite parts about kendama is that it can take so many of us to places we might not otherwise go to!

    ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE!!!

    Go on, keep spreading that crazy awesome dama love across the universe, y'all!
     
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  11. Keeks

    Keeks Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2017
    Location:
    Bellingham, WA
    Hey everyone, my name is Keanu Villaruel! I'm from Kent, WA and I've been playing kendama since September 2013. Along with being a kendama player I am also a dancer/choreographer, which ironically is how I discovered kendama! What I'm most excited about with kendama is getting to know the community better and spreading the scene.

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/keanuvillaruel/

    YouTube (for my dance portfolio and possible dama edits in the future!): https://www.youtube.com/user/KeanuVillaroo

    Happy seshing y'all!
     
    Jan 8, 2017
  12. Reece Takayama

    Reece Takayama n00b

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2016
    Location:
    Oahu, Hawaii
    What up everyone!
    My name is Reece Takayama, and I am a Kendama Player, from Hawaii, Oahu and I've been playing for about 3.5 years now. I was originally going to buy myself one near Christmas but, one day my grandma gave me one towards the end of June 2013 as summer gift and the rest is pretty much history. Not as consistent and out there as some of the other Oahu players (You know who...well I presume the majority does) but I'm able to keep up for the most part. It also feels great to meet up with everyone who still plays at the weekend park jams, but it kind of sucks how much people just stopped playing cause the trend died.

    IG:https://www.instagram.com/tru.reece/
    Check out:
    https://www.instagram.com/pill.dehreeyen/
    https://www.instagram.com/fidgetthings/

    Dama on and peace out!
     
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  13. JorisSchweppe

    JorisSchweppe n00b

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2016
    Friends!!

    My name is Joris Schweppe, Ive been playing Kendama for more then 4 years now and it has been a true journey. Kendama has brought me to a point in life where I have made some amazing friends around the globe and also friends I am living with in the same house right now.

    my instagram = @joris_damaguru

    check out

    @meneertuk
    @infinitewaters
    @KendamaUSA
     
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  14. SnipesDama

    SnipesDama n00b

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2017
    Location:
    Canton, GA
    Yo homies!

    My name is Corey Sipes and I come from Canton, GA! I've been playing Kendama since May of 2011! Not many know about me because for years I didn't have a camera, but now I film on the reg! The thing that stokes me most about Kendama is grinding on a trick I've never hit and finally achieving it! Such a dope feeling!

    My IG: SnipesDama

    Follow these dudes: CrawDama, and nickdrummer20
     
    Jan 9, 2017
  15. Ryley Regner

    Ryley Regner n00b

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2016
    Location:
    Detroit, MI
    Hey guys! My names Ryley Regner you can get me on most social media @rangerryley ! I just got into kendama in the beginning of November so it's exciting finding a community dedicated to dama like this :) if anyone is is Michigan I'm in Detroit and always down to sesh!!!
     
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  16. Jmaxymek42

    Jmaxymek42 n00b

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2017
    Location:
    Tempe, AZ
    What up!! My name is Jordan, I live in Tempe, Arizona! I've been shredding (that's not exactly the word for it) dama for about 5 months now! Super stoked. I also love to wakeboard, check some of my stuff out on Instagram @Jmaxymek42
     
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  17. chris delacruz

    chris delacruz n00b

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2016
    Location:
    San Jose
    Hey All!

    My name is Chris DelaCruz, been playing Kendama for around 2 years. Reside in San Jose. Weight lifting, Overwatch, tea and coffee making are other current hobbies I enjoy! I post clips on Insta, not super crazy like a lot of the slayers in here, but give it a look! @chrisdamacruz
     
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  18. Lonny

    Lonny n00b

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2017
    Location:
    Austria
    Yoooo!
    My name is Leon Schatzl and come from a 'lil town named Freistadt in upperaustria.Altough my hometown isn't big we have fucking amazing kendama spots.What I most enjoy about kendama is playing at sick spots an feelin the vibe!! Always a blast jammin with the homies. I play since 2 and a half years.

    Find me on Ig @leon_schatzl
    @oesterzilla (hometown homie)
    @jerryofheday
     
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  19. Megan Schiferl

    Megan Schiferl n00b

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2017
    Hey everyone! My name is Megan and I'm from Woodbury, Minnesota. I've been playing kendama for almost 3 months now, although the past one was rather lame since I've been having low back pain and couldn't do much. Either way I'm addicted to this thing and can't wait to progress, inspired by you all!

    My insta is pretty boring and mostly nordic skiing pics but if ya really wanna, hit me up @megschif
     
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  20. quitthecircuit

    quitthecircuit n00b

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    Jan 11, 2017
    Hey my name is Zack Sieger. I am a musician an from NY currently living in Minneapolis. I have been playing kendama for 6 months now.

    Kendama was brought into my life by my friend Tyler who was just playing outside my studio one day. He and his friend Christianare rcustom painting under Kendama Mpls. They brought me into the fold and just got me stoked on kendama.

    Since then it has been everyday. It is my meditation and my new challenege. I am excited to share teach and spread the love. looking forward to the next six months of dama and helping with sweets community outreach!

    What I am most stoked on is Downspike!

    My Instagram is
    @hanantheband

    And you should follow my friends
    @tyler_a.mpls
    @christian_s.mpls
     
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