NYC KENDAMA Open 2024
Big Announcement! NYC KENDAMA OPEN 2024, presented by @japanklyn , is happening on 12/15 at Japan Village Brooklyn @japanvillagebrooklyn 🇯🇵🗽
KENDAMAHOLICS, IT’S TIME TO SHOW YOUR SKILLS!
Prepare for an epic showdown as Kendama players go head-to-head, showcasing creativity, precision, and freestyle skills in a lively, community-driven atmosphere.
Here are the amazing sponsors supporting the NYC Kendama Open 2024 🙌 Thank you for helping us grow the Kendama community in New York City. Your support empowers dreamers and means the world to us!
We’ll be sharing more about your contributions and the exciting items you’ve provided during the event—stay tuned!
Details:
📅 Date: December 15, 2024
⏰ Time: 12 PM - 7 PM
📍 Location: Japan Village, Brooklyn
The NYC Kendama Open will feature a head-to-head freestyle bracket with a new point-based judging system sponsored by @snarkle.rocks. Sign-ups are limited to 24 participants, so don’t wait—secure your spot by filling out the Google form linked in Japanklyn’s IG bio!
Prizes:
🏆 Top Freestyle Champion receives:
• $350 gift card to @ootoyanyc
• Complete set of @sunnoodles, @kankitsulabo , @calbeeusa, and @japanvillagebrooklyn kits
• Kendamas & gear from all our amazing sponsors
For beginners, our speed ladder will test your consistency and skill under pressure. Please also sign-up using the Google form, which will still be open until the morning of the event. The trick list will be announced soon.
Top-4 of the freestyle and Top-3 of the beginner ladder will also receive an assortment of prizes✨
For non-competitors and spectators, there will be plenty to do as well🫶 Minigames, Demos, and a performance by @kendamayaofficial will fill out a jam packed day of kendama 🎶
Why KENDAMA?
KENDAMA is a classic Japanese toy that's all about skill, patience, and community. It's hugely popular in Jaapn, especially with younger people, and has a cool place in Japanese pop culture, KENDAMA isn't just a game - It's a way to bring people together and show off some serious skills.
For Japanklyn, KENDAMA is a fun way to share a piece of Japanese culture that's authentic and trendy. With its growning popularity worldwide, KENDAMA is a perfect fit for connecting Japanese roots with a global street culture vibe.