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Kendama jams in the Bay Area

Discussion in 'Sessions' started by Nick Lectura, Mar 27, 2018.

  1. Nick Lectura

    Nick Lectura Moderator Staff Member

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    Location:
    Santa Cruz, CA
    One thread for all of the on-going jam sessions in the Bay Area.


    SAN FRANCISCO:

    JAPANTOWN PEACE PAGODA - FRIDAYS, 5 - 8 pm
    If you haven't heard, KG Tuesday is no longer going to be held at the hone zone, aka the peace pagoda (more info further down in the thread). To keep the San Francisco jams alive, one of the Tuesday homies, Chris (@punkrockpiper), has decided to throw his own jams at the Peace Pagoda on Fridays instead of Tuesdays. Same time and place, new day. @daun_yon will also be frequenting these jams as he works down the street. Come hang with him on Fridays as well, he'll be sure to level you up on tricks!

    To stay updated on these jams, follow the Ghost Fox page on Instagram: @ghost.fox.official! Chris also makes some pretty sweet kendama bags, and Ghost Fox is the name of his brand. It's a page dedicated to the kendama meet ups and his bags, so if that's something you're interested in, check it out!
    Hopefully more people will be able to come out since it will be the weekend!



    SAN JOSE:

    SAN JO SLAY - CHINESE CULTURAL GARDENS, SATURDAYS, 2 - 6 pm
    This jam is run by the wizard himself, Ben Herald (@benherald). I don't think I have to tell you to follow him to stay updated because if you're not following him at this point, you SLEEPIN!
    These jams are super chill, the jam spot is in the back of the park so it's pretty secluded from the rest of the people who use it for parties and such. It's peaceful and quiet and just an all around nice jam spot. There's also a Wendy's nearby, so munchies are covered.
    In terms of staying updated on the San Jo Slay jams, follow Ben or Jacob Low (@jacoblow). They always post about the jams.



    SANTA CRUZ (NEW):


    KG TUESDAY - COMING SOON
    Towards the end of September, my buddy Eli and I moved out to Santa Cruz. We now attend UCSC and are stoked to spread the dama love out here! Plenty of great spots on campus to jam and get people interested.

    We are currently still trying to figure out the logistics of the official jam. As of now, we are just having

    To stay updated on these Tuesday jams, follow the official KG Tuesday page (@kgtuesday). If you have any questions about the Tuesday jams, feel free to message Eli (@elikertel), Alex (@handsoffmysack), or myself (@nickalecka) up as well if you have any questions about the Tuesday sesh




    I hope this helps anyone who is in the Bay Area and looking for a kendama jam to attend! Whether you just moved here or you're visiting, come out to a jam! You got 3 to choose from!
     
    Mar 27, 2018
  2. James Hoang

    James Hoang Slayer

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    San Jose, CA and Milpitas, CA
    I never realized how many jams I could go to that were all local! I'll try to make it out to one of these jams, preferably San Jo Slay because I live about 5-10 minutes away from the park.
     
    Mar 28, 2018
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  3. mykindofscum

    mykindofscum n00b

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    Are there any jam sessions in the east bay?
     
    Apr 12, 2018
  4. Nick Lectura

    Nick Lectura Moderator Staff Member

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    Not that I know of, or at least can confirm are on-going. There have been some in Oakland in the past, but that was when Jake Wiens still lived there and threw them every now and then
     
    Apr 13, 2018
  5. Thomas

    Thomas n00b

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    East bay dama player checking in (Walnut Creek). Trying to guage interest in an East Bay meetup! Reply or dm me if theres anyone out here!
     
    Jul 1, 2018
  6. mykindofscum

    mykindofscum n00b

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    If you start a group, I'll come out.
     
    Jul 4, 2018
  7. Nick Lectura

    Nick Lectura Moderator Staff Member

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    Santa Cruz, CA
    i would try hitting up @Daun_yon on IG, I know he lives around fairfield so he might be interested in getting something going. He actually had some Sunday jams going on near Vacaville but I haven't really seen anything about it lately
     
    Jul 6, 2018
  8. James Hoang

    James Hoang Slayer

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    San Jose, CA and Milpitas, CA
    Yo so now that Jacob is attending UCSC, does that mean he'll join you and Eli in the Santa Cruz jams?
     
    Aug 13, 2019