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The eka, european kendama association, follow the rules and spirit of kendama as played in japan and apply these as a guide and inspiration to support kendama play in europe. As players worldwide began to put videos online, kendama continued to grow and has branched out forming its own global community. 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. Nov 12, 2014 in 2006 kendamausa and the british kendama association were founded and began to promote kendama in north america and europe, particularly throughout the juggling and rollerblading communities.
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You need to be logged in to use the personal agent. This toy miraculously has started a life of its own abroad and became hugely popular in western street culture. The same legendary play of ozora with a fading stripe that adds a nice subtle touch. Made of wood, the ends of the base and the crosspiece of the hammer are cupped so that they can catch the ball, and the. The kendama is a wooden toy that consists of a wooden ball, or dama. Almost all japanese people have played with the traditional kendama toy, a cup and ball game. Popular children books japan shelf showing 17 of 7 art of japan. Japan kendama association recommended model can be used for kyu. It has also triggered many tournaments around the globe with players getting serious about kendama. The japan kendama association jka was established by a kind and gentle author of childrens stories in 1975. Hello kitty kenndama kendama japan kendama association recommended. The ken shape is a long time favorite of core players, with an ideal weight and great balance.