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Discussion in 'The Sesh' started by Chad Covington, Jan 12, 2017.

  1. Chad Covington

    Chad Covington Slayer

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    Whether you've been in the game for a long time, or you're brand new to kendama, what is some advice that you can give to other players? Maybe skilled players can shed some light on leveling up, and beginners can help renew that great feeling of discovering kendama!
     
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  2. damon

    damon Slayer

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  3. azleonhart

    azleonhart Moderator Staff Member

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    For those new to the game, buy an affordable kendama and train your skills.

    For the seasoned players, strive to be daring, try new stuff and keep it clean!

    For both, kendama altid altid!
    Also, practice, knees, knees, knees, practice, knees!
    And don't forget to take breaks and chill.
    Develop yourself at your own pace.
    Don't give a flying f about what people say or do to you.
    They just jelly that you're enjoying yourself.

    And if i haven't said it yet, enjoy yourself.
     
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  4. Matthew Dam

    Matthew Dam Member

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    When people ask you stop buying kendamas... just say no.

    I get it all the time
     
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  5. Almostgets

    Almostgets Slayer

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    Small movements, can lead to big tricks.
     
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  6. Blake W.

    Blake W. Honed Member

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  7. AdrianEsteban

    AdrianEsteban Honed Member

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    Always have fun and play for yourself.
     
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  8. Vincent Dimaya

    Vincent Dimaya Member

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    @Chad Covington if you want I can try to make a photo album of my #MKOTheories series on Insta you were part of since it has a nice long list of tips from pros
     
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  9. Nick Lectura

    Nick Lectura Moderator Staff Member

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    You control everything the kendama does whether you know it or not. Every subtle movement, spin or flip is all because of you. The key is figuring out why the kendama does what it does in response to you. If you can figure that out, tricks will seem way easier.

    Also for new players, learn the basics first! Have a good foundation of tricks rather than just one hard trick in your arsenal. Basics will help you land those hard tricks way easier in the long run
     
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  10. James Hoang

    James Hoang Slayer

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    If you're struggling with a trick, look up tutorials for it on YouTube or ask others. If it's a combo, look up each individual part of it and work on letting all of them flow together. Also, don't give up on it! If you put in enough practice, you will be able to land it!
     
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  11. J-Swish

    J-Swish Honed Member

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    Drink Water..hydration is key!
     
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  12. Pyromawn

    Pyromawn n00b

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    Less thinking and more feeling, helps me a lot! Let your body learn and keep your mind out!
     
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  13. Aloysius_hung_

    Aloysius_hung_ Honed Member

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    For those new to the game, just keep trying and watching and tutorials to keep improving. Watch kendama edits and know that one day it could be u in it. The feeling of landing a trick is really great, trust me. U may find big cup or spike really hard now but in future, it would be a piece of cake. Bring ur dama everywhere, keep playing do not be afraid of judgement. Cos normal people wouldnt even be able to do big cup easily.Nvr give up
    For those who had already been slayin for long, dont get too pissed off when you dont land your tricks, just keep practicing. Do not practice the hard tricks so much that you forget or lose consistency the old tricks you learnt. So do a scoop of each trick everyday. Also, bring ur dama everywhere. Otw to sch or back frm sch, just slay ur ken. Dont quit
     
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