Kendama

Kendama Suits Everyone

On this page, you can explore our extensive collection of premium kendamas. Each kendama in our range boasts unique designs and is crafted with meticulous precision; your new journey toward self-expression and enjoyment starts here!

Kendamas are much more than a simple toy or an accessory to accompany your scooter, skateboard, or BMX. While incorporating kendama into everyday life is an excellent opportunity to play, it is also a sport, a passion, and a worldwide community.

Which Kendama Should I Choose?

We suggest selecting any standard-sized kendama that appeals to your sense of style.

For novices, it's advisable to choose a kendama with a ball that has a sticky rubber coating to assist in performing certain tricks more easily.

Expertise in kendama comes through practice. Once you delve into specifics like the shape of the ken or the weight distribution among the various parts, you'll already be an adept kendama player, likely needing no guidance when selecting a kendama at that level.

What are Kendamas?

A kendama is a wooden toy originating from Japan, consisting of these components:

• Ken: This is the handle, or sword, serving as the primary stick and central element of the kendama.
• Kensaki: Also known as the “spike”, it is the sharp end of the ken that fits into the ball (aka tama).
• Sarado: This is the cross-piece that sits atop the ken to form a T.
• Ozora: The largest cup on the kendama, situated on the sarado.
• Kozora: Positioned on the sarado, this is the small cup.
• Chuzara: The cup placed at the base of the ken.
• Tama: The ball which includes a hole (aka ana).
• Ito: The string that connects the tama to the ken.

Standard kendamas generally weigh between 140-150g, with the ken and tama typically being of similar weight.

Kendamas are usually crafted from hardwoods like beech, maple, or cherry, chosen for their durability. Apart from functionality, aesthetic qualities are also considered in selecting kendama woods, where certain grain patterns and wood combinations can enhance the kendama’s visual appeal.

Kendamas come with either painted or high-gloss lacquered finishes, which, besides adding to their aesthetics, protect the wood from wear. Some finishes are specifically designed to aid in performing tricks—this is often applied to the tama, where specially formulated rubber paints make balance tricks such as the lighthouse simpler to execute.

Enhance Your Mental Acuity with Kendama

Do you enjoy the intense focus and excitement of learning new tricks? If so, playing kendama will captivate you.

There are no set rules in kendama, allowing endless possibilities: anyone can engage with kendama, expressing themselves by performing traditional tricks or creating new ones.

By playing kendama, you enhance your hand-eye coordination and improve your balance abilities. Engaging in kendama has a calming, yoga-like effect, owing to the sustained concentration and bodily awareness it requires.

Many skaters, BMX enthusiasts, and stunt scooter operators find kendama appealing. To numerous individuals, it provides a welcome diversion while waiting for transport or during appointments; thanks to its convenient size, you can carry it wherever you please. In essence, kendama offers a potent remedy for any smartphone-related fatigue.

Where Does Kendama Originate?

The kendama, as we recognise it today, traces its origins to Japan. Initially regarded as a toy or pastime for children, it has evolved into a sport and activity that unites individuals worldwide. For those aspiring to be professional kendama players, international competitions, such as the World Cup, are even available.