# Kendama **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/kendama/21.md [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Kendama category](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-kendama-category/27)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-kendama-category/27 "2018-05-24T13:43:02Z")
A great place for talking about Kendama. Tips and tricks, Kendama videos, etc. --- ## [Kendama maintenence- file the ken point before supergluing?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-maintenence-file-the-ken-point-before-supergluing/442790)
**Author:** [@Benthrowsyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Benthrowsyoyo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-maintenence-file-the-ken-point-before-supergluing/442790 "2026-03-23T16:11:51Z")
Hello to all who play kendama on this forum, I recently got my first kendama from a friend, and after having played for about a month intensively, the beech wood the ken is made of has been pretty well blunted from miss… --- ## [Finger dama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finger-dama/438716)
**Author:** [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finger-dama/438716 "2026-01-07T03:58:32Z")
So I got this silly thing after waiting months for a pre order to the point I forgot about it. Kind of neat but way harder than I thought it would be --- ## [Quick Kendama Bit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-kendama-bit/416221)
**Author:** [@Pox](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Pox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/quick-kendama-bit/416221 "2025-11-05T19:08:12Z")
Just a quick little thing. Thanks for watching and such. --- ## [Catchy air kendama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/catchy-air-kendama/434663)
**Author:** [@Ryleylong](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ryleylong)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/catchy-air-kendama/434663 "2025-10-17T11:27:39Z")
The catchy air kendama doesn’t seem to be available for retail purchase anywhere in Canada. I noticed a few users had them for sale, yet the posts are locked now. I’m really looking to get my hands on one, if you’ve got … --- ## [Blue Ridge Battle in Asheville Saturday 10/11/25](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blue-ridge-battle-in-asheville-saturday-10-11-25/434334)
**Author:** [@kevinm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/kevinm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/blue-ridge-battle-in-asheville-saturday-10-11-25/434334 "2025-10-09T23:41:34Z")
--- ## [Rolling Pin Edit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rolling-pin-edit/421851)
**Author:** [@shabibo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shabibo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rolling-pin-edit/421851 "2025-03-27T13:47:37Z")
This thing is a BLAST! Anybody else messing with these? Rolling Pin Edit --- ## [Hit my first Lunar and Gunslinger tricks!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hit-my-first-lunar-and-gunslinger-tricks/421852)
**Author:** [@shabibo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/shabibo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/hit-my-first-lunar-and-gunslinger-tricks/421852 "2025-03-27T13:31:30Z")
I have a problem… Well more of a kendoblem. Ha. Bergeys Breadbasket Kendama Edit --- ## [Kendama artist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-artist/406068)
**Author:** [@basicboy](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/basicboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-artist/406068 "2024-07-21T21:08:55Z")
I know many of you here also play with kendamas i saw this account on tiktok of a painter that does kendama art. Maybe worth checking out --- ## [Kendama lingo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-lingo/392279)
**Author:** [@yoyomaster101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaster101)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-lingo/392279 "2024-01-17T17:46:32Z")
What does inward mean? Any other Lingo a beginner should know? --- ## [What trick did you land today?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-trick-did-you-land-today/52798)
**Author:** [@ragingpain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ragingpain)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-trick-did-you-land-today/52798 "2024-01-16T15:40:16Z")
I landed a Lighthouse to upside down spike today. What a good day. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Any meetups?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-meetups/391719)
**Author:** [@yoyomaster101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaster101)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/any-meetups/391719 "2024-01-10T17:06:22Z")
Any meetups in Utah? --- ## [Different woods](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/different-woods/390561)
**Author:** [@yoyomaster101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaster101)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/different-woods/390561 "2023-12-20T22:47:12Z")
What are the difference between all the woods and what are the best? --- ## [Im new to kendama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-new-to-kendama/390452)
**Author:** [@yoyomaster101](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyomaster101)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/im-new-to-kendama/390452 "2023-12-20T19:26:11Z")
I’m new to kendama what’s the difference between Sticky paint, Rubber, and cushion? --- ## [KENDAMA: What are you seshing today?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-what-are-you-seshing-today/72085)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpertGarrett](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpertGarrett)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-what-are-you-seshing-today/72085 "2023-09-25T01:37:06Z")
The yo-yo forum has a “what are you throwing today” so why not start one up with Kendamas? KROM Deluxe V3 - Smoked Mahogany This is my new “work kendama” lol, I know not everyone can say that. Got this one a couple… --- ## [Kendama collection](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-collection/316664)
**Author:** [@PCaliyoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/PCaliyoyos)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-collection/316664 "2023-03-02T13:05:23Z")
i only have one(i’ll post pictures soon). how many do you have, and which one is your favorite? post pictures if you can. :smiley: --- ## [I completed 28TL!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-completed-28tl/371037)
**Author:** [@Fun\_Dad69](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fun_Dad69)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-completed-28tl/371037 "2023-02-28T20:32:14Z")
I know this isn’t a kendama focused forum but since there aren’t any I’m gonna post this here. I completed 28TL and made a compilation of all 28 of my videos. These are ~mostly~ new laces for me and I experienced a ton … --- ## [What to store my Kendamas in](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-store-my-kendamas-in/366209)
**Author:** [@Hojo-YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hojo-YoYo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-to-store-my-kendamas-in/366209 "2022-11-22T10:12:34Z")
I am new to Kendamas, I have a Sweets with the cushion clear finish on the Tama and a Terra Pill with a similar finish. I have a soft shell eyeglass case That the Pill fits in. It is a snug fit. Will the material of the… --- ## [Downspike sign up question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/downspike-sign-up-question/366031)
**Author:** [@Hojo-YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hojo-YoYo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/downspike-sign-up-question/366031 "2022-11-18T00:52:26Z")
Anybody on Downspike? Trying to sign up but can’t get past the captcha What is this japanese juggling toy called? I’ve tried: Kendama japanese juggling toy Kanji Downspike About ready to call it quits --- ## [Bamboo Kendama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bamboo-kendama/365896)
**Author:** [@Hojo-YoYo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hojo-YoYo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bamboo-kendama/365896 "2022-11-15T20:32:15Z")
I was wondering if you could stain a bamboo kendama and what effects it might have on it. --- ## [Kaiju kendama](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kaiju-kendama/354314)
**Author:** [@beherenow](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/beherenow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2022, 12:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kaiju-kendama/354314 "2022-03-21T00:59:43Z")
Didn’t even know these existed. Puts my Terra LBB to shame lol Next to a regular sized ken. --- ## [Kendama is cool, my wife & I are learning together and she’s crushing it](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-is-cool-my-wife-i-are-learning-together-and-she-s-crushing-it/336307)
**Author:** [@fatguysnacks247](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/fatguysnacks247)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-is-cool-my-wife-i-are-learning-together-and-she-s-crushing-it/336307 "2021-03-30T17:43:43Z")
So yeah, @Yoyo\_Garden sent me my first kendama (love that cat)… it’s pretty bada$$… my wife loves it too, and she seems to be picking up certain elements better than I. It’s pretty cool. We’re hangin out and learning … --- ## [Opinions on good kendamas](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opinions-on-good-kendamas/331239)
**Author:** [@Rmartinc23](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Rmartinc23)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/opinions-on-good-kendamas/331239 "2020-12-16T18:37:33Z")
my sister wants to get into kendama and I would like to get her one but have no clue about kendamas since I’m all about yoyos. Does anybody have any ideas? I want to get her something decent so she won’t have to upgrade … --- ## [Kendama - What draws you to it?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-what-draws-you-to-it/327624)
**Author:** [@bpelletier](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bpelletier)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 1:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-what-draws-you-to-it/327624 "2020-10-01T01:11:53Z")
Hey Ive never understood kendama, but I was thinking about giving it a try! What draws people to it? im assuming like yoyo its much harder then it looks! Open to any tips for starting out- suggestions for beginner kendam… --- ## [Kendama Lama Dama | kendama edit by Landis Johnston](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-lama-dama-kendama-edit-by-landis-johnston/317587)
**Author:** [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/kendama-lama-dama-kendama-edit-by-landis-johnston/317587 "2020-04-01T15:12:37Z")
this is my first edit, enjoy :wink: --- ## [Your biggest problems with Kendama?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-biggest-problems-with-kendama/312269)
**Author:** [@demo936](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/demo936)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/your-biggest-problems-with-kendama/312269 "2019-12-20T01:03:09Z")
Hi Guys, I am interested to know what are the biggest problems you guys experience when it comes to Kendama. I am trying to spread the word on Kendama and allow more people to experience the game. I have made a short … --- ## [What makes a Kendama, "good"?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-kendama-good/76027)
**Author:** [@JohnnyJ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JohnnyJ)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-makes-a-kendama-good/76027 "2019-12-13T03:05:19Z")
With yoyos, popular tools of measuring how good a certain yoyo is things like spin time, stability, quickness, and other things like that. Using those measurements, It’s easy to tell that a Draupnir is a much better yoy… --- ## [Future of Kendama?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-kendama/311501)
**Author:** [@Markmont](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Markmont)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/future-of-kendama/311501 "2019-12-02T21:45:32Z")
Granted I’ve never gotten deep into Kendama so I’m not qualified to make the claim but what do ya’ll think - think a more open format use of objects could be the future of Kendama? https://www.instagram.com/p/B5gCthmhKo… --- ## [Silk paint 2013 vs. today?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silk-paint-2013-vs-today/306694)
**Author:** [@rockem](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rockem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/silk-paint-2013-vs-today/306694 "2019-08-10T20:46:14Z")
Hi all, does anybody knows if there’s a different in the way they did silk paint 6 years ago to the way it’s being done now? I didn’t like it much the way it used to be Thanks! Eli --- ## [Got my first kendama today!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/got-my-first-kendama-today/306346)
**Author:** [@maawolfe36](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maawolfe36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/got-my-first-kendama-today/306346 "2019-08-05T07:44:07Z")
Got a Sweets kendama at Target today. I had a $15 gift card, and it was $15, so I figured why not try it out? I’m excited to have another skill toy, tbh I don’t think I’ll get into it as much as yoyo but it’s fun to h… [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/kendama/21.md?page=1)