The DKT (downriver kendama team) is in your area, and they are legends in the dama game. They've driven across country more times than I can count, just to attend events. Legit af! Look them up
That's awesome, I'm definitely going to look into where they're jamming around here, thanks for the info!!
Matthew Rice here. I'm from Maryland, lived in San Francisco for 13 years, and now I live in Portland Oregon. I own Deal with it, I co-own Grain Theory with Jake Wiens and I'm pro for Terra Kendamas. Ive been playing about 9 years now . I got into dama thru blading and just love that you can never beat it, can play alone, and it doesnt involve technology. IG: dealwithitsf and go follow: kozorof on instagram. she will make you laugh and remind you dama is just about fun
Hey everybody, my name is Tyler and I am from Maplewood Minnesota. I am a cofounder of Kendama Minneapolis as well as a Community Outreach coordinator for Sweets Kendamas. My favorite thing about Kendama is teaching people how to play, especially kids. I have benefited immensely from this amazing toy and want to pass on the love to everyone I can. Follow my personal account @tyler_a.mpls Also check out @kendama.mpls and @christian_s.mpls (Christian Schuster)
Greetings everyone, metal head till the end, MJ Sucic here. Grew up in Connecticut, USA & now live in Saitama, JAPAN. I've been playing since 2008. The best damaing point would have to be the strong community & the fact that it feels like I'm back on my board without any of the gnarly slams. YouTube Channel: MJ Sync Stay heavy!
Hey Guys, My names Matt, Im 30 years old. I've been playing kendama for about a month now, I'm from toronto ontario but just moved away from the city for work, I love the fact that kendama doesnt need anyone else around, It makes you push YOURSELF to be better and you actually want to do it aswell! 2 weeks ago i couldnt even get all 3 cups and spike. and now im spiking anything i do just messing around cup to cup, and its already such an awesome feeling it has me hooked, coming from yo-yos pretty much my whole life, string burns and constantly fixing knots can be a huge pain, this is just go go go. I can happily say im here to stay. instagram is @lvnd.shvrk
Yo. My name is David, I live in Denmark. I got my first kendama 2 years ago and I played like 5 minutes once a month. But then I saw an edit on yt (can't remember what edit it was) and that inspired me to make an instagram. One of the things that keeps me going is this hole kendama community! And most important... it's fun My instagram: @damaduke Check out: @Damafred, @kendamaem
Hello! I'm new to kendama..Been playing for about 3 months or so...But I love it, it's addicting! Just wanted to say hi..
What's up Downspike! My name is Ian Brady from Toledo Ohio. Found out about Kendama in 06/07 through my friend that inline. We went to bitter cold comp and Colin and some others were there with them showing everyone. After my buddy got one that's all we did when he hung out. I destroyed my arm and ended up having 20+ major surgeries on it,getting a skin grapht,being stuck in the hospital for 4 months and wound up not being able to use it for the better part of a year. After starting P.T I started to slowly play Dama again and it ended up helping me more than anything else. It's a huge reason why I can move my wrist to the extent I can and have full motion in my hand. I may not be that good but I owe so much to kendama and the community for everything it has given me. I can't skate anymore cause I am a huge wuss about my arm but it brings me the same level of stoked to land a juggle to spike as it did toh heelflip a ten set haha. Super pumped to be apart of this app and community and hope this can be a good way to further invole myself and city into the kendama world!
Hey, I'm Christian Schuster. I've been playing for 3 years in Minnesota, USA. I work Community Outreach at Sweets Kendamas, and help run Kendama Minneapolis. I love to apply the idea of perpetual improvement to all aspects of my life, not just Kendama. Insta: http://www.instagram.com/christian_s.mpls Go follow @hanantheband for great synth sounds and dama shredding.
Hey im Harley, living in Truckee, CA. New to the area and been playing seriously since May 2016. Played lightly in high school. Kendama has really helped me become a better person in almost every way of life. I can't describe my love for it enough. Haven't met enough slay minded individuals yet but can't wait! HMU if your in the Truckee/ Tahoe area and want to jam!!!
KIAORA!! I'm caraway chiba and I've been playing for about a year now. I'm from beautiful New Zealand. I love kendama for the fact that the community is so cool and supportive no matter what level you are at. I jammed with people other than my two friends that play dama in NZ at SU LAB in Kawagoe and that was such an amazing experience!! I think that me being a skater has helped me get into kendama. I saw it on TV in Japan (I'm half Japanese) and decided to pick one up from amazon and was hooked from there on. As of now only know 3 people that play in NZ but when I get older (I'm in first year of highschool year 11) I wanna open a dama cafe and start a dama brand and grow it from there. dont have insta but have a YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD1npgi02FEjXBp3gH-6M9Q dont upload too much but I do the odd vlog here and there.
My name is Corbin Harder. I've been playing since Christmas of 2k14. And I love all the new innovations people have been making too tricks and the kendamas. IG: @corbin_harder Snapcorbin_harder 2 accounts to follow I personally enjoy @Cobikaze and @Kayadama feed
I am oscar. I live in Camarillo, California. Started with a shattered ankle and was gifted my first kendama in a speedy recovery gift from a good friend in November 2016. I'm now able to stand on my two legs without the aid of crutches! Cup tricks have been my go to, until now. This weekend I will probably be able to do knee bends and really start nailing spike tricks! Stoked!
Hi i am Kacper from Poland Wrocław and i am playing kendama for a year. I really like it and this one of my favorite hobbys. I wish i could find some players in wroclaw
Ayooooo. This is Ian Vos! Learned of kendama in 2008-09 or so, overlooked it, ordered one and fell in love instantly in 2011. I started DKT (Downriver Kendama Team) in 2012 after some more friends/locals got into the groove. My absolute favorite parts of Dama are hosting jams or doing field days/assemblies at schools, but of course traveling as well. Just the amount of kids we've been able to watch get as stoked as we are about the simplicity behind it is an amazing thing the witness. Follow me on IG @powahousevos, and our team @downriver_kendama_team And peep my boy @kendamalicious on there too if you haven't already.