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Caspaaa
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Hey guys, I just recently picked got a kendama from my friend (he gave me one of his old ones), and I need some tips.

I can get the ball to each of the three cups, and do transfers from cup to cup. I can barely get it on the spike though. That being said, those of you who have kendamas, what are some basic tricks I can learn/where do I go from here?
Mar 2 2012 7:40PM
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Parks.
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Watch collin sanders beginning edits and get some inspiration form him
Mar 2 2012 7:42PM
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trettzilla
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just work on getting really good at going cup to cup
Mar 2 2012 7:44PM
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wesley.
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Practice spearing. It's worth it in the long run. It's all about just spotting and learning ball control and with spearing you can "finish" big combos.
Mar 2 2012 7:51PM
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Caspaaa
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thanks for the tips guys keep em coming!

after watching those videos i've realized how many different things you can do simply with basic transitions from cup to cup, thanks P_Black

and yeah, I plan on getting spearing down well, I just can't seem to get it right now =/
Mar 2 2012 7:57PM
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Mr.DarthVader
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just bring it every where and whenever your not doing anythign just start playing
Mar 2 2012 9:31PM
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Cufe.
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While you're at it, wear this shirt.
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Mar 2 2012 9:44PM
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BlakeLively
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spiking from cups is difficult at first. just remember, when going for a spike, keep the hole facing you. BEND YOUR KNEES and come up to pop the ball off the cup. this ensures that the hole stays relatively in the same spot and the ball doesnt turn. then turn the ken to catch the ball on the spike. do not try to stab at the ball. I find ken grip spiking easier than sara grip
Mar 2 2012 10:22PM
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wesley.
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great advice. It's all in the knees
Mar 2 2012 11:17PM
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PJS.
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Learn:

Gunslingers
lighthouses
airplanes
earth turns


just to start. then try linking them up. Kendama is so fun, and so addicting. have fun.
Mar 2 2012 11:56PM
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array.
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you too sam.
Mar 2 2012 11:58PM
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PJS.
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hey now.
Mar 3 2012 12:00AM
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SacZiplock
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Ask k-fred on ns , this guy is dat beast!
Mar 3 2012 12:03AM
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