With an active, dance-inspired style and absolutely stunning consistency of play, Iijima Hiroki is redefining kendama as the newest professional for KROM Kendama. Iji is also part of Zoomadanke (A kendama performance duo in Japan) and EFK (Exciting Freestyle Kendama).
It’s interesting the consider that in Japan, kendama is considered a dorky thing, while yo-yoing actually fits into the same “cool” category as skateboarding. It’s really inspiring to think that he’s doing for kendama in Japan what we’re doing for yo-yo in the US.
Also, playing kendama without string. HOLY CRAP HE IS A GOD.