The yoyo/kendama crossover continues with this quick video from Chris Rodrigues of the Wenatchee Kendama Team. It’s really interesting to see the style of yoyo play that kendama players adopt immediately…the full-body movement, the knee bends, etc. They’re still moving like they’re doing kendama tricks! It’s neat to watch, and a great reminder that skill toys are skill toys, and you can draw inspiration from anywhere.
That, and how excited they get after landing tricks, yoyo, kendama, or otherwise. They edit in their excitement and fist pumps more than any players I’ve seen.