I just bought a begleri online a few days ago and I'm pretty stoked for that to come. I'm also looking into getting a yoyo and maybe some monkeys knuckles. All in all though I think my past hobbies actually hinder my abilities at kendama. I destroyed my right ankle and both knees skating years ago so I can only play kendama for a little bit at a time. I then reinjured my ankle last year and play a lot of kendama in a cam boot. This actually really messed up my right hip so when I play kendama my back starts killing me after a while. I'm limiting my dama playing and doing physical therapy to get back to normal.
I've been throwing things in the air since I can remember. If I'm carrying something, I'm most likely throwing it in the air whenever I can. Spinning it around or flipping it somehow. Spikeball is fun and improves hand eye coordination and reaction time. Crossfit for the squats. Kendama requires so many squats haha
Think I'm just gonna be a sage to begin with. And as per the begleri I got a TGP I think. Tgpbegleri.com I got a copper one because it looked nicer than the cord ones but it wasn't too expensive.
Definitely check the /r/throwers subreddit for a ton of beginner recommendations. The community is really nice and will answer any question you have
Good to know. What would you recommend for a good priced beginner yo yo? I hear the sage is just a good one to start with
Depending on your budget, the Recess First Base, MagicYoyo Skyva, Speedaholic. I'd highly recommend the First Base, as it comes with two bearings. One responsive and the other unresponsive. This will help when you start learning unresponsive tricks Some good places to buy are yoyobestbuy, yoyoexpert, and yotricks.
yoyo for sure, but the learning curve on yoyo is pretty gnarly. you are basically untying knots for 6 months haha
i went there twice during both KG roots tours. Andrew and Paul are rad. really gotta get back down there soon. its an amazing place and they are in a new spot since ive been there
Basketball helps me with kendama and helps me with basketball as well. Hand eye coordination, endurance, patience, and balance is worked on with both.
Well... I speed type. I'm not the fastest (80 WPM), but it helps me write these comments quicker. My focus level is also higher when I type for speed.