I tried KENDAMA TRICKS!

I was the "special guest" at a kendama meetup! Which is surprising since I'm not very good at kendama... After the meetup I try to successfully land all the tricks I learned!
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► Thanks to Chris Kelly for letting me use his clip! Check him out on instagram: / chriskelly110
Special thanks to my Awesome Otters!:
•Jeremy
•Jamison W.
•Jim R.
•Timothy J.
•Daniel H.
Special thanks to my Juggling Otters!:
-Dominick L.
-DwarvenDynamite
-Matt H.
-NeilFred P.
-Netanel S.
-Scott V.
-Teresa G.
-Andy B.
-Brandon B.
You are da best!

[@theguildmage7276]

I tried to learn kendama awhile back but didn't have much luck but this has really inspired me to try again.

[@TaylorTries]

Do it! It's so addicting after a certain point :)

[@afflictionwarlock3919]

well, if you expect to learn it through luck, you wont get far. its like any other sport, practice practice practice, learn and adapt.

[@jackrivera264]

Same

[@nicolascasagrande5018]

Luck have no rules ... There Is no luck in everything you do. It's Just you.... you don't have to focus on the result but on the present moment and be patient with yourself. This rule Is for everything.

[@benlikebike]

I started in October last year. I turned 40 in January. I play every day and I'm completely obsessed.

[@jdivergh22]

You are so good at kendama it’s crazy! You inspire me to keep trying to get better. Keep up the good work!

[@HNXMedia]

Kendama is so satisfying! I find the "culture" to be just like skateboarding - there are no rules, yet everyone is stoked to progress at their own rate.

[@MrJojo854]

I am always stunned by how nice and encouraging everyone is at kendama events!

[@leahl5007]

The character development of Taylor eating was unparalleled 10/10

[@TaylorTries]

I’m a storytelling genius hahaha 😂

[@kd5nrh]

2:32 the "don't judge me" look is adorable.

[@yoyofro2022]

Yassss I love kendama it improves your hand eye coordination and very good for depression and anxiety and so satisfying

[@mikemckenzie1397]

"I don't know what I'm doing.. at all" You're making some great videos, got me back into juggling, and have sold me on getting a kendama! You're doing great :)

[@fantomagnik]

1:31 nobody saw that! You're in the clear!!

[@tame7929]

I actually didn’t lol🤣😧

[@saeangel]

My school is literally obsessed with kendama's wherever you go there's a boy/girl playing with a kendama

[@asdfghjkzzxcvbn]

Estonia? Yeah its been all around the world in the past 4 years, and beggining a year ago in east europe too. It got to estonia from latvia by spreading from saaremaa that started the trend in estonia.

[@mwiswhka]

I have no idea what a Kendra a is

[@mikkriive2687]

@@asdfghjkzzxcvbnTäpselt

[@Meiture]

@Jaan Ruus täpselt

[@aphroditeaquarius8710]

Sama ka minu koolis xD Mul endal ka kendama nüüd xD

[@litttlewireman]

I felt all of the frustration and elation in this video. Just got a Kendama this week and I’ve been to each of these places many times this week.

[@ILikeWafflz]

LOL The little text at 2:28 was giving me a good chuckle xD

[@jasonsmith-bm1sv]

That blue light in the background is really cool.

[@bobburrito4051]

Glad to see kendama getting the love it deserves. Thank you for making a video on it. Also love the channel😁

[@raul_bucciol]

I'm an Italian kendama player since a year, and you're reeeeeally good for a beginner!!!

[@tobywalp5420]

She isnt a beginer look at her collection. And these are newer mods not over a year old

[@raul_bucciol]

@@tobywalp5420 oh, I'm so sorry, i hadn't t noticed that

[@tobywalp5420]

@@raul_bucciol no problem your fine! I just don't want new players thinking they aren't good enough. Because of this video.

[@TaylorTries]

I’d still consider myself a beginner :P but I guess that’s all relative. I do have a lot of kendamas though! :D

[@verenafichter5476]

The trick I feel separates the boys from the men (girls from the women) is stilts........once your able to hit stilts consistently , not just for a second....actually solid...back out to lighthouse or juggle kenflip to spike. U got the feel for how to really land those balances well.....stilts were crazy hard for me to land. All about the cradle.

[@MaTtMaN1618]

You captured the frustration of kendama so well, i love it 😂😂

[@DabSedan]

this somehow became my favorite kendama video so far... thank you

[@TaylorTries]

Aw thanks!

[@SweetsKendamas]

🔥🔥🔥

[@smackiesfunkies]

Just got into kendama about a month ago and learning some new tricks thanks to your video!

[@trishng5624]

Am I the only one that goes crazy when I do a new move or is it me

[@alexchorlton8623]

You're not alone, I literally go crazy when I land my first Lunar, triple j stick, it's a common thing

[@gradyallen257]

Nah dawg, it’s all of us

[@austro_finanz]

No bro, u don't know the feeling of a clean lunar flipp

[@Rockem1234]

Me practicing for a week = your first try

[@jeannecopela5374]

I’ve Ben kendama for a year and you inspire me to keep going

[@macrot5419]

This randomly popped into my suggested vids about 3 months ago and I bought a kendama that day. I now can Whirlwind on command. Ty for inspiring me to try this tool.

[@TaylorTries]

That’s awesome! I hope you keep learning new tricks with it!

[@StephLussier]

Kendama is great! Yay!

[@AustinsGarage]

I haven’t juggled in about 5 years, and you’ve actually pushed me to get back into it. I’m at the Atlanta Jugglers Association meeting right now!😁

[@Absolution55]

I’m glad I subscribed, probably going to become a fan

[@millennialstereotype2466]

The blue/pink dama choice 😂😂😂 I do that ALL THE TIME lmao

[@theodorepepe1754]

This looks so much more like how I play with a kendama than most videos I see. Thank you :-). Though I'm sure you're a pro by now 4 years later.

[@brucecrane9605]

Cool prop. Kendamas make great decorative items around the house and conversation pieces.

[@crashnehf309]

Yo shouts to you for spreading kendama

[@fendybendy_]

kendama virus

[@dns-8996]

When she says she's bad at it she's actually good

[@rainerskrauze340]

You are so nice person☺☺😁

[@Devtrek]

"How do you get good at stuff" "I obsessively practice" I heard a story about a great pianist. I fan came up to them after a performance & said, "I would give my life to be able to play piano like you do." The pianist replied, "I have."

[@orisonpiper3141]

haley bishoff pro model that’s a fire dama

[@EpicPalmTree]

You actually helped me with switch grip. Just watching you do it I figured it out lol thank you

[@Goosethe]

Same

[@tame7929]

What timestamp

[@allangarcia8673]

4:30 I stg one of the smoothest ones

[@brucecrane9605]

You are a natural on KZbin. You are doing great, keep up the good work.

[@alsokyle]

love the editing on this one - many funny, very laugh, especially the doggo

[@LaplanDama]

Yess! Kendama is so much fun! Also that turntable was clean af 🔥 Greetings from Finland :)

[@Petr_l12]

I did not expect this to be so funny to watch. Sorry for laughing :D

[@TaylorTries]

Don't be sorry! I laughed while editing it too ;) The learning process is a hilariously painful process haha

[@VampireGirl67]

I bought a kendama because i saw you do neat things, i am not good at it whatsoever but it's really fun anyway💖 thanks!

[@NoonDub]

Spread Kendama !!

[@MaxPowersHedgehog]

Wow! You have done good Taylor! Great work and thank you for sharing.

[@alexjtanguay]

“I never got that good with it though” *proceeds to do slingers, juggles, clean lighthouses* oh goodness you’re doin just fine😅

[@Henrybailliebrown]

Haha, I def feels ya on the "adult front" @ 5:50

[@danielkingston5731]

11:23 when you start learning "practice outside on the grass" tricks

[@Goosethe]

I record exclusively on grass now, lol.

[@joris9453]

Nice tricks Taylor, hope we see more tricks form you.

[@TaylorTries]

Thanks!! Y’all are awesome, thanks for the great tutorials ☺️

[@mytubedude532]

Taylor, you pick up tricks real fast...you slay! I noticed how you were playing a #BISHMOD at the start of the video. I can not tell you how many times I have heard a Kendama hitting the floor in the kitchen, living room, upstairs, in the bathroom, and I have heard "fudge" more times than I can remember. I'm honored to be called...Haleys dad :) Keep playing and slaying...you're good!

[@avidorian]

Me: Cannot Control my laughter 1:31

[@kendamamarc9195]

love to see people spreading kendama love

[@puiyungchan4998]

I think the kendama community is more like the Asian juggling community focusing on plate spinning diablo and kendama rather than club juggling Ball juggling and ring juggling

[@gelatin25]

Dude. Jesus at 4:23 making miracles, defying gravity.

[@DavidRichfield]

Super cool video concept, great execution. You rock!

[@hamilpatel4025]

I liked these vlogs!

[@lorenzolungo2]

Definitely would love to see more kendama related stuff

[@derkernsen]

She be rocking that Haley Bish Pro mod. 😮🔥💥

[@d-mak6283]

when you do downspike, you should down spike it first then twist In some scenarios, it doesn't count if the spike is facing upwards when you spike it. It's called "down"spike, so the tama whole has to face up when you downspike.

[@geroldy4546]

I started playing kendama in 2017 and had 3 in 2018 and could only do cups and I couldn’t do jumping stick so I started getting more into it in 2019 and now I have 21 kendamas and I am wayyyy more better doing stilt flips and getting juggle to spikes without just luck.

[@uhimstrange6185]

Love the positive spirit and confidence u have!

[@troophWVrrIor]

Awesome video! Watched it a couple times. It’s nice to see someone else grinding so hard to get these tricks. Keep up the good work. Seems like you already have the hang of it. KZbin and Kendama that is

[@kevinmanzano5270]

Awesome vid. Just got into kendama myself. I’ve known of it for years, never got around to it. Learned quite a bit here!

[@dukegust8818]

wow you should try slacklineing if you haven't already highlining is my favorite

[@al13n10]

Just picked up one 4 days ago and basically are the same as you, just can't get my head around juggles!

[@Regakona]

The trapeze trick is called "Flying V". Trapeze is a different trick. Just go to the Sweets Kendamas website...you get all the tricks.

[@aniima5335]

love it, keep spreading that kendama love. you said basic tricks and did a juggle lol keep going! learn to bend your knees when playing. i’d love to see an update of progress video after the year you filmed this. (forgive me if there is already one i just stumbled on you channel and haven’t looked.) edit: you juggle of course you learn kendama quick...

[@thebans511]

Hyped

[@thoommahawk]

the guy at 4:23 killed it with that string line, insanee

[@jungliatpil9124]

So funny really cracked up especially you learning Spacewalk next to the nice big flat screen TV. Quality entertainment!

[@HyzerFlip]

"I hardly know anything..." Sends an Airplane, Lighthouse, Airplane... (After a rewatch, I even missed the J-Stick! Damn!) I think she was being modest... That's way more than a lot of people!

[@austintownsend7630]

Hey Taylor you should try devil sticks/flower sticks and add it to your video! If you do I’ll give you a thumbs up and a view!👍

[@ahm3dy996]

Thats why all the people love us beacouse the kendama comunity never hates and it get hated

[@jugglinglife3724]

So many awesome people in one video!!! I loved watching this so much!

[@emminist]

Nice bike setup

[@TaylorTries]

Thanks! I made it :)

[@chantalleteo]

Nice video i will try this tricks tomorrow😊

[@aldo3879]

Awesome, i like your way of learning new things. In the video, you asked the question why aren't there strings on the juggling balls? Actually there are! So please try out ASTROJAX!! Your next challenge with a lot of fun and lots of tricks....

[@odekingpw5137]

6:55 - 7:02 name of that combo/trick AROUND THE WORLD

[@shuochen1689]

Nice video as always!

[@Συμεωνεμειλ]

I LOVE OUR VIDEOS

[@pheo212]

I’m asking for one for Christmas. Had one when I was like six, and I wanna get back into it.

[@JSteez5024]

Aye..!! Kendama is fun and a fam!! Glad you gave it and new tricks a revisit.. and show that practicing pays off! That 2nd trapeze like trick is called String Cheese if no one has let u know yet :)

[@shanekline8554]

Im having fun watching you do other things than juggle. Keap up the great content!!

[@nicirvin1994]

This was soooo funny in a very very professional way... I was constantly spitting orange juice at my screen when things didn't go according to plan.. :)

[@augustusgreen7881]

Can you do a series called "Will it Juggle?"

[@thegoodboi5012]

Augustus Green like josh Horton (by the way thanks for subscribing to me)

[@Thiccimoto]

GMM fan?

[@lihital1939]

First time watching a video of yours and I just feel like watching myself But like in the best way possible Just how I would imagine my KZbin page if I had one Doing silly hobbies and sharing it online Also I loved the part with your dog lemon!

[@add1cted2l3arning]

Fun real reactions!

[@harshitha.s7b313]

your the best❤😍❤❤

[@lijnworks]

Nice video Taylor! Meet ups and events are the best way to get inspired and learn new tricks.Try some more knees while playing kendama this will give you more time to track the spike or tama hole. Keep up the practice 😁💪

[@cjpulver5010]

Keep doing Kendama videos trust me, it's blowing up rn and nobody really vlogs Kendama

[@nutchell7469]

I’m stuck on the same moves as you😂 I can’t get past them

[@jaketheps2punk]

Great video!!! I'm subscribed now.

[@etiennedskate]

Please start doing a series of different 3 balls juggling tricks tutorials!

[@pedrocali1992]

4:24 WTF es como el Bruce Lee del kendama jajaja esta genial el video, saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴✌

[@deleted9670]

I swear I think I’m the only person with a Kendama in my city

[@matthorndrums]

saaaaame

[@lukeb5372]

I feel the same. Only I carry a yoyo. Debating getting into kendama though

[@yassenaf8858]

I think I’m the only person with kendama in my country

[@Gdew7]

2:26 lmao this is my favorite part and ok also HOW DO YOU JUGGLE THE KENDAMA IM DYING TO KNOW HOW YOU CATCH IT (i know how to juggle but not catch it on the cup)

[@glxssy8037]

Wow I thought you'd be like me, a super beginner. I can do very simple things but here I am trying to learn a simple big cup Ken Flip all day. Only landed 2. You're very good!

[@gwynkoski980]

just found your page and this was great! I would love to see more kendama content for sure :) Also rad chris kelly reference, Ive met him a few times when i was doing fire performances. super awesome dude

[@forrestthroughdatrees]

You can still pull some pretty smooth tricks!If you were like me just getting it to the cup, that would look bad.

[@sman7099]

The spinning guy at 4:23 is awesome. Would love to be able to do this.

[@theswedbank0836]

I cant do juggle,earthturn,kenflip,j-stick

[@emmaberry1153]

What is your favorite genre of music