Meetup/Workshop Series Overview
Experience the addictive hand held game, “Kendama!”
Kendama is a traditional hand-held toy long enjoyed in Japan by people of all ages. The toy is typically made of wood and has a special shape: a hammer-like short rod with a spike on top and three cups to each end. A ball with a small hole is attached to the main stick.
The basic way to play Kendama is by flicking the rod so that the ball is pulled upward by the string, and attempting to catch it in one of the three cups, or spearing it with the point of the stick.
At our Kendama meetup here at RESOBOX, we encourage all Kendama players and curious potential players to join in and learn a few tricks, as well as show off their own! Our workshops and meetups range from beginner level workshops to Kendama competitions. Much like learning tricks on a skateboard, Kendama takes a lot of practice! Why not try it for yourself?
Upcoming Events
- February 3, 219 | RESOBOX East Village Meetup Ft. Professional Kendama Player Yumi Nakamura
Who is Yumi Nakamura?
Yumi is a professional Kendama player from Hiroshima, Japan. Currently residing in Vancouver, Canada, she is a part of the Yumu Kendama professional team. She was a KWC 2014 Finalist and in the Best 8 of the Catch & Flow competitions.
See her in action in her pro edit below!
Past Events
- March 25, 2018 | Kendama Workshop: Let’s Have Fun with Kendama!
- May 24, 2018 | Kendama Workshop: Let’s Meet Up, Kendama Players!
- August 18, 2018 | The New York Kendama Open
- December 9, 2018 | RESOBOX East Village Meetup
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Partnerships
Kendama USA
Kendama USA creates some of the best Kendamas on the planet. We have been fully dedicated to the Kendama community for nearly a decade now, sponsoring countless grassroots events, Kendama contests, and some of the best players on the planet. We are the Original US Kendama company. Our products, designed by players for players, combine quality and playability. Simply put, Kendama is what we do.
Yumu Kendama
Yumu Kendama is a kendama company based in Taiwan. Our factory is owned by us and is staffed by skilled craftsman to produce high-quality kendamas for the world, including our new Japanese Kendama Association Certified models. Yumu USA is our America-based team that spreads the enjoyment of kendama across the country.
