One toy,
so many tricks.
Kendama is a part of the family of skill toys. Yo-yo being a close relative.
Playing with a kendama and landing tricks is all about challenging yourself to do better. To keep at it to do what felt impossible just a few days ago.
It’s fun. It’s frustrating. It’s absolutely rewarding.
Small steps
Many of the incredible tricks you see online may seem impossible or a work of magic. While it certainly took a lot of practice and attempts, they all work off the same foundational elements of a kendama.
The spike, cups, and string.
You can get to plenty of tricks when you breakdown that way and hone your skills with the foundation.
Take breaks
Trying to nail a trick can be frustrating.
You almost never get it on the first try. Or the second. Or the 20th.
When you’re feeling more bothered than usual, take a short break. The kendama isn’t going anywhere. And sometimes all we need is to step away to get it in the next pass.
Discover more hobbies.
Yo-yo
Cycling
Embroidery
Discover more of Vikki’s kendama journey on Instagram @flying____v.