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Learn 3 Easy Kendama Tricks with the YoYoFactory Kendama
If you’re new to kendama, this is the perfect place to start. Kendama is a classic Japanese skill toy that similar to yoyos, builds balance, focus, and coordination. It’s incredibly rewarding once you land your first trick. In this guide, you’ll learn three easy kendama tricks for beginners: Big Cup, Around the Block, and Pull Up Spike. Each of these tricks helps you improve your control step by step.
All examples below are performed using the YoYoFactory Kendama, a durable, perfectly balanced kendama made for smooth learning and long-lasting fun.
1. Big Cup (Sara Grip)
Start with one of the easiest tricks in kendama: Big Cup.
Hold your kendama in a Sara Grip (gripping the ken, or handle, with the big cup facing up). Pull the ball upward in a straight line and catch it in the big cup.
Pro Tip: Keep your eyes on the hole in the ball and bend your knees to cushion the catch.
This trick teaches you the timing and control needed for everything that comes next.
2. Around the Block (Sara Grip)
Once you’ve mastered the Big Cup, move on to Around the Block.
Start in Sara Grip, catch the ball in the Big Cup, then move it to the Small Cup, and finish by landing it on the Base Cup.
This trick teaches how to transition smoothly between different cups which is an essential step toward more advanced combos.
3. Pull Up Spike (Ken Grip)
The Pull Up Spike is your first real test of precision and focus.
Hold the kendama in Ken Grip (by the handle with the spike pointing upward). Let the ball hang freely, pull it straight up, and catch it on the spike.
It may take a few tries, but once you land it, you’ll feel a true sense of accomplishment. The YoYoFactory Kendama’s balanced weight and sharp spike make learning this trick smoother and more consistent.
Why Choose the YoYoFactory Kendama?
The YoYoFactory Kendama is crafted for both new players and seasoned pros. Its balanced design, durable beechwood construction, and smooth cups make it easy to catch and control.
Perfect for both Sara Grip and Ken Grip, it gives players a reliable setup for learning fast and landing tricks confidently.
Learn Kendama Tricks with SkillAddicts
Want to level up your kendama skills even faster?
The YoYoFactory Kendama is fully compatible with the SkillAddicts learning platform, where you can follow step-by-step video tutorials for every trick in this article and beyond.
Visit SkillAddicts to explore beginner-friendly kendama tutorials and learn from real players who break down every movement.
