Jka is defined as japan kendama association very frequently. Different stances and grips are required to perform different tricks. British kendama association kendama books by the void. Kendama began its rise in popularity in modern times thanks to the japan kendama association, having held contests since 1979. What is the kendama, the japanese toy that is now trendy. The ken shape is a long time favorite of core players, with an ideal weight and great balance. If youre new to this, kendama is a japanese skilltoy. Fishlor kendama toy, japanese kendama ball traditional toy kendama wooden painted ball kendama. It comes with a spare string and it also comes with a full instruction manual showing how to do some tricks and how to assemble the string although the manual is entirely in japanese. Buy ozora japan kendama association of certified galaxy blue japan import. Kendama artwork competition win a copy of the new book spike.
The japan kendama association was established may 5, 1975 for the purpose of promoting the benefits of kendama as a sport and as a means to carry on the traditions of the game and japanese culture. A book with a dvd supervised by the japan kendama association. Officially certified by the japanese kendama association jka. If youre completely new to the japanese skilltoy that is kendama. There are endless trick possibilities for both the beginner and the seasoned master. Yamagata koubou is the designated manufacturer selected by the japan kendama association.
Free delivery for orders of 3 or more kendama within australia. Home store categories contact livraison shipping retail wholesale about kcs specifications. This product is recommend by the japan kendama association. Check out some of the coolest and quirkiest kendama world records and videos. Japan kendama association certification new competition kendama firmament monochromatic red domestic product ozora kendama 4. Outline of japanese design specifications for highway bridges. Kendama competitions have been occurring since 1979, with the first competition being the all japan kendama do championships held by the japan kendama association. Each kendama has been jka certified and has a jka seal. His goal was to standardise the various different forms. High quality kendama equipment for players by players. Matt hall, north american kendama open it will be the bible book for kendama players who speak english. British kendama association details of kendama events.
Choose the best one and enjoy the lifelong sport kendama. More complicated tricks require one to hold the ball and land the spike in the hole on the ball. Officially certified kendama have various grades and are eligible for use at all competitions in japan. American made kendamas is your source for expertly crafted, highly customized, precisionmade kendamas that are as unique and skillfully made as the players who wield them. Made to strict specific standards and approved by the jka, these are the only kendamas approved for use in kendama. The dog from the zodiac is painted on a light blue ball. All goods are carefully packaged and sent using the highly efficient japanese postal service. Our store only offer kendamas from top brands that we manufacture or play ourselves.
Differing from the blue color of our official kendama, this kendama is made with a deep dark blue. To get your own kendama, check out the jj kendama page for ordering details. Sep 14, 2016 as players gets more familiar with the kendama, they usually realise of the other rims which you can also use that are not obvious on first sight. All ozora products are either recommended or certified by the japanese kendama association jka, and are still made in japan. Kendama are historically hammershaped with a spike, and have a ball attached with string. Kendama is an addictive skill toy from japan, finally hitting the scene in belgium. See how a japanese traditional kids play turned into an internationally popular street performance.
Kendama is a toy which made with a crossshaped ken sword and a holed tama ball. Gudetama kenndama gold kendama japan kendama association. Japanese kendama kendamas from japan jka certified. Made of birch wood, this kendama is the lightest and softest wood in our collection. Takuji shirasawa and supervised by the japan kendama association detailed explanation of the efficacy of kendama, training method, and trick instructions. Kendama is een leuk behendigheids spel uit japan, ken is japans voor. In this must have japanese souvenirs series, deep japan senpai will share with you the coolest of the cool, the strangest of the strangest, and the.
A book published by the japan kendama association lists 101 different tricks for the toy and there are supposedly tens of thousands of trick variations. A japanese traditional toy, the kendama, similar to the cupandball game overseas, has found popularity overseas as well in recent years. The british kendama association was the first group to hold a formal kendama contest outside japan in 2008 at the british juggling convention in doncaster. Our super sticky kendamas are by far the stickiest. Kendamas are challenging and lots of fun and this model has a nice smooth handle with no rough edges. The japan kendama association was established may 5, 1975 for the purpose of promoting the benefits of kendama as a sport and as a means to carry on the. Although references to the kendama have been found as early as 1809, this japanese toy has recently reinvented itself and is now enjoyed by adults and children alike, both inside japan and abroad. In japan, kendama game is standardized by the japan kendama association, which was established in 1975. A peculiarly shaped wooden toy, it has a central stick with 3 plates on either side and on the tip of the stick, and a ball attached by a long string to the other end of the stick.
Mastering the kendama, plus some original artwork by donald grant. Buy ozora japan kendama association of certified natural wood japan import. Japanese design specifications for highway bridges issued by ministry of land, infrastructure, transportation and tourism mlit in february 2012, and the commentary for the specifications was published by japan road association called jra in the following text in march 2012 1. Bonz atron, the worlds best kendama player and the only one out there holding 4 world champion titles.
The tk 16 master is the second kendama we have bought. The revised specifications incorporated the latest research. Official kendama ozora are also sold by the japan kendama association. Some players feel the superior weight distribution helps you to perform more complex tricks. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3. History of the japan kendama association sweets kendamas. This ozora kendama is the offical jka japanese kendama association competition kendama. A kendama is a traditional japanese toy, typically made of wood. Kendama has always been in japan and has recently become a fad around the world, starting in 2006 when kendamausa and the british kendama association. Kendama and thousands more of the very best toys at fat brain toys. We are pleased to announce that as of november 12, 2018, our office moved to the following location.
Here well take a look at a few fun facts about the kendama belowand maybe youll be inspired to try your hand at it yourself. The tk16 master is handcrafted, made of wood, and officially sanctioned by the japanese kendama association. The kendama, sword and ball is a traditional japanese skill toy. Get zoomadankes official kendama here and help support these amazing pe. Japan kendama association recommended model can be used for kyu. Basic kendama moves, or tricks, consist of catching the ball in the cups and on the spike.
Ozora kendama premium japanese kendamas kendama usa. Almost every child that has grown up in japan has seen a kendama, a wooden traditional japanese toy consisting. Japan is a veritable treasure trove of souvenirs and gifts. His goal was to standardise the various different forms of kendama. Youll find the all latest kendama news, and a wealth of other info on the pages linked below. These are nicely balanced kendama, better suited to more experienced players. Recent kendama are even more colourful and fun and may even have a favourite character on them.
Check out the youtube clips on the kendama pages for some amazing tricks to aspire to. In this article, we will introduce about the history, the name of each part of kendama, tips for a kendama. Nov 11, 2014 what these guys can do with this traditional japanese skill toy will blow your mind. Here is the official website of the japan kendama association. This is the first kendama we have manufactured using the traditional 2 piece japanese handle and stringing assembly, instead. British kendama open 2011 the 2011 british kendama open was be held at the british juggling convention in nottingham. This product has the motif in the sakhalin husky and a guide of the book. Kendama is a traditional japanese toy consisting of a ball. The japan kendama association the japan kendama association was founded by the childrens book author issei fujiwara in may 1975. The first stype prototype emerged in 1976, and the japan kendama association. Almost every child that has grown up in japan has seen a kendama, a wooden traditional japanese toy consisting of a ken sword. The japan kendama association was founded by the childrens book author issei fujiwara in may 1975. Simplicity and playability were the focus in developing the kendama usa classic series.
This book is supervised by japan kendama association and suitable for both beginners and. Issei fujiwara, the founder of the japan kendama association wrote a book story of sakhalin husky in the antarctic. Mugen musou kendama, which is popular among overseas players. The kashimaya toy company took over the production of this kendama shape in conjunction with the oem when tamiwa toy ceased production of the tk16 master. Traditionally kendama consist of a wooden stick with a red or colourfully striped ball. Dec 02, 2017 the kendama usa team ventured out to japan yet again for the 2017 kendama world cup. There is an official list of tricks and levels that you can follow as a guided onboarding. Special rates for teachers, schools and orders over 5 kendama. Japan kendama association certified model the zodiac model of 2018. Japan kendama association of certified ozora natural. For this reason the ozora kendama is preferred by many more experienced players.
Produced by yamagata kobou, this quality brand is known for producing an extremely playable kendama that is great for beginners or the seasoned pros. Subscribe to be the first to hear about our exclusive offers and latest arrivals. Kotaro kendama blue w green stripes deluxe pro toy catch game with extra string 4. About 10 years ago, some people in western countries started using kendama in performances. After world war ii issei began working at a book store that dealt in christian books. This stylish kendama is an extremely addictive wooden skill toy that comes from japan. Different stances and grips are required to perform. Total size is 24 cm, ken stick length is 21 cm and the tama ball diameter is 8 cm. Remember those ball and cup games from your childhood when youd toss the ball up to make it land in the cup. This kendama is perfectly suited for performances and decoration. The trigger for the kendama boom was when a young guy from the u. Kodama kendama pro model approved by japan kendama association 4. Kendama that are officially certified by the japan kendama association are official kendama. If you are running a kendama event or have anything you wish to post here related to the kendama community, let us know.
Sunrise kendamas zijn eka european kendama association gecertificeerd en. What is the kendama, the japanese toy that is now trendy worldwide. History kendama virtual culture kids web japan web. Sometimes two cultures merge and give a birth to something new. This time around, the kusa tribe members made a huge impact through out the trip.
Jka kendamas are made to specific standards and approved by the jka. These tamas are much tackier than our standard or silk painted kendamas, making it perfect for learning any trick no matter the level. Kendama usa is americas original and most trusted kendama source. The associated was established with the idea of promoting the kendama to wider population not only within japan but internationally. Nov 12, 2014 what is the kendama, the japanese toy that is now trendy worldwide. Sweets kendamas sponsors many players from all over the world. In 1975 childrens author fujiwara issei founded the japan kendama association, which standardized kendama for competitive use and created standardized rules for the.
Global kendamas network online store artist series. The s shinmatype kendama was the first competition style kendama invented in 1975 by hideo shinma, the president of the tokyo kendama club. Officially certified by the japanese kendama association jka, every ozora is sure. The ball is made from cherry sakura and the handle is japanese beech wood. If you are looking for a tackier kendama to you help land more tricks then you are at the right place. Kendama started to evolutionize when it came to japan during the edo period, and. It strengthens hand eye coordination, balance, and reflex. These skill levels have been created by the japanese kendama association. I knew right away that it would be of large interest and new enthusiasm, sander told the japan times in an email. The shin fuji kendama carries the official seal of the japan kendama association jka and is an excellent, light and easy to use competition kendama suitable for both beginners and advanced players. The color of the balls on the shin fuji has a distinctive matt finish. Impress your friends by breaking or inventing your own kendama world records on.