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Forum categories => Events, meets & competitions => Topic started by: BKA on 18 November, 2015, 15:44:18

Title: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 18 November, 2015, 15:44:18
https://instagram.com/p/BIcKez_h4A_/

The European Kendama Open 2016 will be held at the EJC (http://www.ejc2016.org/) in the Netherlands.
Please read all details here: http://kendama.co.uk/eko (http://kendama.co.uk/eko)

We're looking forwards to seeing you all there. FB event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1694102214206102/) to add yourselves as "Going" or "Maybe".
Please ask questions below!

Q: Where do we stay?
A: The cheapest option is to camp at the EJC (camping is included in the EJC ticket price - but you must bring your own tent). If you want to stay at a hotel, then please find one in Amsterdam (25 mins by train from EJC) or Almere (7 mins by train from EJC).

Q: How much are EJC tickets?
A: Ticket prices have been announced at http://www.ejc2016.org/tickets/ (http://www.ejc2016.org/tickets/) Pre-registration prices are cheaper, so we recommend you pre-register. A full week ticket is better value than day tickets.

Q: How do we get there?
A: Please see the EJC website (http://www.ejc2016.org/) for travel information.

Q. Can I use [this kendama]?
i. Any competition-size model is allowed for the Dan Jam.
ii. Any model and size of kendama is allowed for 7 To Spike, but judges will be mindfull that larger/stickier/modified kendamas may be easier to use. They will judge with this in mind.
iii. For Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced/Pro, you must use a JKA/BKA approved kendama: Please read all of http://kendama.co.uk/approved.html carefully. Matt Nix will be the kendama inspector at the E.K.O. If you are uncertain, please see Matt and show him your kendama in person. Matt may use his discretion with respect to markings and wear, but Matt's decision is final.

Q. Where do we meet for the Amsterdam trips?
A.
Monday 1st:
- Meeting point 1: 12:00-12:30, by the big gym in the EJC. - We will then take a train to Amterdam Central, and walk to...
- Meeting point 2: ~13:00-13:45 Leidseplein. - Grab lunch, gather, and then we will wander... to Vondelpark, maybe? The rest of the day will be freeform!

Thursday 4th:
- Meeting point 1: 13:00-13:30, by the big gym in the EJC. - We will then take a train to Amterdam Central, and walk to...
- Meeting point 2: 14:00-14:45, Jugglestore! (Staalstraat 3b).  The rest of the day will be freeform!

Map (download it!):
(http://kendama.co.uk/images/EKO2016Amsterdays.jpg)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 24 November, 2015, 16:25:40
(http://kendama.co.uk/b/wp-content/uploads/EKO2016-Netherlands_sm.jpg)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: shalafi on 24 November, 2015, 17:01:51
Interesting, getting back into the EJC.

I hope to have time to go, even if it means going with all the family and having little kids around all the time.
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: shalafi on 24 November, 2015, 17:07:37
As a side note, during the trip to Amsterdam, don't forget to pay a visit to the Juggle Store (a.k.a SunRise) to see one of those few shops that are filled with kendamas (sort of like the Krom shop in EKO 2014)

I am sure you have lots of ideas for spending a day in Amsterdam, but just in case, I used to live there ;-)
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Post by: Dimensions on 24 November, 2015, 17:34:57
Nice! Always wanted to go to an EJC, so this is perfect!
See you there!

-oh and what's going on with BKO?-
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: cello_91 on 24 November, 2015, 18:34:27
YES YES just YES  :) :o
Looks Great!
Will we stay all the Time at the EJC (except for the Trips we Do of course)?
And Do we Need a Hotel or can wie Camp there all the Time? :))

Thanks  :)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 24 November, 2015, 18:45:49
Quote from: cello_91 on 24 November, 2015, 18:34:27YES YES just YES  :) :o
Looks Great!
Will we stay all the Time at the EJC (except for the Trips we Do of course)?
And Do we Need a Hotel or can wie Camp there all the Time? :))
Thanks  :)
@cello_91 Questions added to the first post here: http://kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2635.msg22811.html#msg22811 (http://kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2635.msg22811.html#msg22811)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: HansNickmans on 25 November, 2015, 10:25:50
I was hoping that it would be in Almere! I guess details are still being finalized, but is there an idea for which day it will be yet? Since I don't know if I will be able to do an entire EJC, but I would like to drive up for the EKO.
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Post by: HansNickmans on 25 November, 2015, 10:27:22
Also a good occasion to get my Dan training started up again.
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 25 November, 2015, 11:59:49
Quote from: HansNickmans on 25 November, 2015, 10:25:50I guess details are still being finalized, but is there an idea for which day it will be yet?
@HansNickmans
Quote from: BKA on 18 November, 2015, 15:44:18Please read all details here: http://kendama.co.uk/eko (http://kendama.co.uk/eko)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: HansNickmans on 25 November, 2015, 13:19:48
Silly me...

Guess I'll start planning that vacation then :)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: kendamatty on 26 November, 2015, 15:32:21
Good shout on the EJC BKA, and also a double whammy with it being very near an interesting city to get a good fill of tourism (for anyone who is into that kind of thing). Dates are in the diary!
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 22 January, 2016, 19:59:41
EJC ticket prices have been announced at http://www.ejc2016.org/tickets/ (http://www.ejc2016.org/tickets/) . Pre-registration starts on Feb 1st. Save money and pre-reg!
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Post by: Dadooh on 03 February, 2016, 17:27:36
Count me in!
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Post by: jakub.zahumensky on 04 February, 2016, 15:11:46
Really looking forward to seeing the tricklist with all the Voidolovina's! ;) I want to start practicing already! :D
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Post by: The Void on 04 February, 2016, 15:15:25
Good. :-)
Aim is to have them up by the end of February.
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Post by: jakub.zahumensky on 04 February, 2016, 15:33:47
AWESOME! 8)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 08 February, 2016, 14:54:40
Pre-registration is OPEN for EJC. http://www.ejc2016.org/tickets/ (http://www.ejc2016.org/tickets/)
SAVE MONEY and pre-reg before March 31st!

Shout outs to the Dutchies!
@KendAlex @dutchkendama @s070s @JeffreyItaliaander @NiggetyNixaan @Cliffdama @emagdnim @joris.schweppe @Lionel Graaf



Top of thread: http://kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2635.msg22811.html#msg22811 (http://kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2635.msg22811.html#msg22811)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: s070s on 09 February, 2016, 09:51:11
yeas I'll probally be there the hole week with a tent
it is the cheapest and easy-est way

Is there anything you need from the the 'Dutchies' to help you with ???
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: Cliffdama on 11 February, 2016, 09:01:22
I will be there! Not for the whole week because i have to work but maybe 2days around the competition !
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 11 February, 2016, 12:24:28
Good to hear. Maybe some local knowledge on where is a good place for a bunch of clickers to hang out and jam in Amsterdam, @s070s ?
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: s070s on 13 February, 2016, 09:39:13
unfortunately i'm not the correct person for this job.
i don't know amsterdam that well. maby less than the average tourist.
but your right .. a dutchie should look into what to do in A'dam.
first thing that comes to mind is the ´jugglestore´ and a nice square with grass (forgot the name)

I'll go and ask arround ...oke  ... (i can do that ;-)  )

@emagdnim   @Cliffdama @NiggetyNixaan
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: s070s on 13 February, 2016, 12:01:28
http://www.facebook.com/gooodvideos/videos/1115930348431653/ (http://www.facebook.com/gooodvideos/videos/1115930348431653/)
wesly posted this on FB
(don't take it to seriously ... this is a dutch comedian)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: shalafi on 13 February, 2016, 12:39:53
I'd suggest Vondelpark, for a more hippy place or Leidseplein for a more street performance place.

I think the nice square with grass you mention is Rembrandtplein
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: jakub.zahumensky on 13 February, 2016, 13:28:28
Quote from: s070s on 13 February, 2016, 12:01:28
http://www.facebook.com/gooodvideos/videos/1115930348431653/ (http://www.facebook.com/gooodvideos/videos/1115930348431653/)
wesly posted this on FB
(don't take it to seriously ... this is a dutch comedian)

There's a huge green area where the dude is showing us how to get on the bike. Seems great for jamming, unless it's too windy over there. Speaking of wind, is there a kendama trick call windmill?
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 13 February, 2016, 13:48:34
Windmill: http://kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,97.msg23778.html#msg23778 (http://kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,97.msg23778.html#msg23778)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: shalafi on 13 February, 2016, 13:52:40
That's Musseumplein, where the letters of I Amsterdam are.

Windmills there are about 6 in the city, my favorite being near Sloterpark.

I should put some pins on the map for you.
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Post by: s070s on 13 February, 2016, 14:41:49
there is also 'Olympiaplein' on the 'stationsweg'
with is a big open outdoor skatepark with lots of room to play dama
and shops in the neighborhood
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: jakub.zahumensky on 13 February, 2016, 14:43:29
Quote from: s070s on 13 February, 2016, 14:41:49
there is also 'Olympiaplein' on the 'stationswewg'
with is a big open outdoor skatepark with lots of room to play dama
and shops in the neighborhood

I vote for the skatepark then, last year it proved to be absolutely invaluable :D
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: shalafi on 13 February, 2016, 19:48:39
Quote from: s070s on 13 February, 2016, 14:41:49
there is also 'Olympiaplein' on the 'stationswewg'
with is a big open outdoor skatepark with lots of room to play dama
and shops in the neighborhood

Oh, right, that skatepark is huge.
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 15 February, 2016, 12:31:32
Thanks for all the suggestions so far.
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: SamB on 23 February, 2016, 17:52:54
I am most definitely up for this!
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 24 February, 2016, 23:13:25
Clips in the can. [Please log in to see the attached image.]
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Post by: shalafi on 24 February, 2016, 23:14:51
mmm, I wonder if some trick from the IKO has have made it into the list :)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 26 February, 2016, 15:21:08
Intermediate and Advanced lists are out. http://kendama.co.uk/EKO2016.html (http://kendama.co.uk/EKO2016.html) has been updated.
http://juggling.tv/15751
http://juggling.tv/15752
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 26 February, 2016, 15:23:06
Pro tricks are decided, filmed and captured. Later this weekend....
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 27 February, 2016, 21:51:23
Pro tricks released!
See http://kendama.co.uk/EKO2016.html (http://kendama.co.uk/EKO2016.html)

And yes, "Relase".  :P
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 28 February, 2016, 12:59:36
Pro list:
http://juggling.tv/15753
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Post by: AlexSmith on 28 February, 2016, 21:31:27
Ahh back at the EJC! Yessss.
This is on my list for things I want to do this summer! Time to start planning and saving up for a quick hop over to Europe!
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Post by: BKA on 28 February, 2016, 21:35:56
Good to hear, Alex!

Reminder to all:
Pre-registration is OPEN for EJC. http://www.ejc2016.org/tickets/ (http://www.ejc2016.org/tickets/)
SAVE MONEY and pre-reg before March 31st!
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: shalafi on 28 February, 2016, 21:41:09
Very cool tricks, I like them, I may be a very weird player because I find some of the finals to be easier than others on the first rounds.

For reverse slip-on-stick. Is it allowed to use the modified sara grip (as for moshi-kame) ?

Also, happy to see one trick from the IKO making it into the EKO :)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 28 February, 2016, 21:47:42
If you mean fingers in small cup, yes.
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: shalafi on 28 February, 2016, 21:50:11
Quote from: BKA on 28 February, 2016, 21:47:42
If you mean fingers in small cup, yes.
Yes, that's what I meant. Good, because that how I always did that trick :)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: cello_91 on 29 February, 2016, 23:08:11
when doing "23. Moon Base Beta" ..
can you "regrip" the tama before the final "in" ?
it seems like the hole was pointing upwards in the video, but it should be somewhere downwards, as the tama was bound to the cup..  ;D

maybe i got something wrong :)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: cello_91 on 01 March, 2016, 20:44:51
what have you guys clicked on for the Show at EJC ? :D
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 03 March, 2016, 15:14:21
Quote from: cello_91 on 29 February, 2016, 23:08:11when doing "23. Moon Base Beta" ..
can you "regrip" the tama before the final "in" ?
it seems like the hole was pointing upwards in the video, but it should be somewhere downwards, as the tama was bound to the cup..  ;D

maybe i got something wrong :)
Grip once. Work your angles. Move your hand, not your grip.
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Post by: cello_91 on 04 March, 2016, 09:06:34
ok i'll work on it!

i chose saturday btw!
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Post by: BKA on 16 March, 2016, 11:46:32
[Log in to see the attached picture]

Reminder! Pre-reg!
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Post by: s070s on 29 March, 2016, 14:36:27
so ... who's getting a ticket for the whole week of camping ??
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: SamB on 30 March, 2016, 19:48:41
I have a vague plan of cycling there and back and camping the week. Getting my ticket today.
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Post by: The Void on 30 March, 2016, 20:27:18
Meeeee!
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Post by: s070s on 31 March, 2016, 22:40:54
meeee tooooo....
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: The Void on 16 April, 2016, 16:13:17
Mikami-san is coming again this year! :)
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Post by: shalafi on 16 April, 2016, 21:41:41
Quote from: The Void on 16 April, 2016, 16:13:17
Mikami-san is coming again this year! :)
That's cool!
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Post by: jakub.zahumensky on 22 April, 2016, 11:47:41
Quote from: s070s on 29 March, 2016, 14:36:27
so ... who's getting a ticket for the whole week of camping ??

I am - well, I've paid at the end of March and haven't received any confirmation yet, so... I'll email them today.

@cello_91 - Gala show ticket (Show: Saturday 6 August 21:00 )
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Post by: The Void on 22 April, 2016, 14:09:52
Yeah! :-)
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Post by: cello_91 on 23 April, 2016, 10:47:12
@jakub.zahumensky i picked saturday 16:00 :D
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Post by: cello_91 on 23 April, 2016, 10:48:10
@The Void mikai is comming ?!?!!  :o :o :) :) :) :) so nice to hear!!  :D ;D :) :)
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Post by: kendamatty on 04 May, 2016, 11:32:14
Flights booked! I'm arriving on Tuesday 2nd at lunchtime, and fly back on Friday 5th at lunchtime! I may even be bringing my bodyguard @LSARTWORK ...
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Post by: emagdnim on 09 May, 2016, 11:11:23
Hope I can go.
If I come it is only one day, dont wanna mis my little boy the whole week.

hope to see you guys there
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Post by: shalafi on 10 May, 2016, 21:20:13
I just booked my flights, only for the competition day, but I'll be in town the other days, visiting old friends, so we may see you around on one of the social days.
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Post by: BKA on 11 May, 2016, 12:54:13
Hooray!
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Post by: HansNickmans on 14 May, 2016, 13:50:50
Still working out the available vacation days, but there's a big chance I'll be there (be it only for the competition day).
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Post by: BKA on 14 May, 2016, 14:35:34
Plus!
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Post by: Jokbert on 11 June, 2016, 11:43:22
Quote from: jakub.zahumensky on 22 April, 2016, 11:47:41
Quote from: s070s on 29 March, 2016, 14:36:27
so ... who's getting a ticket for the whole week of camping ??

I am - well, I've paid at the end of March and haven't received any confirmation yet, so... I'll email them today.

@cello_91 - Gala show ticket (Show: Saturday 6 August 21:00 )
Have you guys recieved a confirmation or tickets of some kind already since i have not...:D did the pre-registeration in march for the whole week ticket..:) did you find something out? @jakub.zahumensky
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Post by: BKA on 11 June, 2016, 12:14:40
As long as you got the confirmation email with the reference number, you should be okay.
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Post by: jakub.zahumensky on 11 June, 2016, 14:40:11
Quote
Have you guys recieved a confirmation or tickets of some kind already since i have not...:D did the pre-registeration in march for the whole week ticket..:) did you find something out? @jakub.zahumensky

@Jokbert - yes, they said they were experiencing technical problems and that no one had received their tickets yet. They also said that as long as your money left your bank (and all the details were correct), it should be alright. So I guess what BKA said should work.
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Post by: HansNickmans on 25 June, 2016, 16:21:38
So it's official, Janne and I will be there! Just booked an AirBNB in Almere and we will be there for the first visit to Amsterdam on the 1st and on competition day!
Now, back to practice!
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Post by: BKA on 26 June, 2016, 20:22:17
@HansNickmans :D
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Post by: Doppia_D89 on 27 June, 2016, 16:49:13
Hi Guys!
I'm in :D
I've one question.
All kinds of Ozora are approved?
Premium - Black street - Monkey

Thanks in advance :)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 27 June, 2016, 17:04:11
@Doppia_D89 Hi. Yes, All Ozoras. Great, see you there!
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Post by: jakub.zahumensky on 01 July, 2016, 12:06:59
Just received the e-ticket. Got the bus tickets ready, now all I need to do is start practicing :D Hooray. Will be there for all of the EJC, looking forward to meeting everyone again and seeing some new faces. Also, I need a local guide to Amsterdam, so I don't get hustled like some lame tourist... @s070s @JeffreyItaliaander @Lionel Graaf @joris.schweppe - I am counting on you, guys ;)
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Post by: s070s on 01 July, 2016, 12:26:01
recieved my ticket too
@ jakub ... Whats an Amsterdam ?  is that like a bucket you nr. 2 on? Or is it a piece of cloth to whip yourself?
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Post by: Lionel Graaf on 01 July, 2016, 19:29:14
In Rotterdam I'm your man but A'dam sorry can't help you ask Alex he knows A'dam
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Post by: jakub.zahumensky on 01 July, 2016, 19:39:36
Quote from: Lionel Graaf on 01 July, 2016, 19:29:14
In Rotterdam I'm your man but A'dam sorry can't help you ask Alex he knows A'dam
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Post by: BKA on 04 July, 2016, 15:02:36
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHcRmeJB0uL/
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Post by: BKA on 07 July, 2016, 13:49:14
Thanks Friday Kendama!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHj4hXlh90g/
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Post by: BKA on 07 July, 2016, 20:55:38
Thanks MC2Kendamas! @cello_91
https://instagram.com/p/BHkpxmDBuVD/
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Post by: Maicodama on 08 July, 2016, 17:23:45
I'm in too. Who is camping?
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Post by: BKA on 08 July, 2016, 22:12:02
Some are doing b&bs, ec, but probably most will be camping.
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Post by: BKA on 10 July, 2016, 23:41:13
Thanks GloKen!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHsrCYUhgV_/
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Post by: Mirek on 11 July, 2016, 14:22:11
Hello friends I have a bargain for you. You can now order on kendama.cz and get discount 10% if you chose pick up at EKO and use discount code: leto. The catch is that you have pay in advance by PayPal or wire transfer. If you choose wire transfer payment but you didn't pay in advance, we'll bring your order with us and you can pay in cash, but we won't give you the discount. This offer is valid until 1st August. What an adventure.

(http://kendama.cz/img/trojka-haute-kendama-summer-menu.jpg)
image just for attention ;D
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Post by: The Void on 11 July, 2016, 22:38:02
Ah, so you are coming then! Great. See you there!
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Post by: Mirek on 12 July, 2016, 09:01:10
Quote from: The Void on 11 July, 2016, 22:38:02
Ah, so you are coming then! Great. See you there!

I do and I'll bring some young talents with me.
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Post by: The Void on 13 July, 2016, 11:11:03
Even better. :)
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Post by: BKA on 13 July, 2016, 12:44:46
Thanks Trojka Kendama! @Mirek
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHzONtwBY6T/
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Post by: BKA on 14 July, 2016, 15:40:45
Thanks ARK! @Maicodama
https://www.instagram.com/p/BH2HcGphy07/
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Post by: BKA on 15 July, 2016, 14:30:45
Thanks Krom! @Kendama Denmark
https://instagram.com/p/BH4kCzgB7-J/
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Post by: BKA on 18 July, 2016, 12:39:33
Ticket prices go up after Wednesday. Be quick!
https://instagram.com/p/BIAFm5ABMY_/

@Klemdama is coming!
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: Baum on 19 July, 2016, 01:16:38
Hey guys!
The Kendama Hannover Crew will show up, too!

I was wondering though, if my Mugen Keyaki is approved or not.
How about a yellow f3 witch slippery paint?
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 19 July, 2016, 01:33:24
@Baum Great!

JKA Mugens are approved, but Musous are not.
Standard factory F3s are approved. No cushions though.
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 19 July, 2016, 14:17:36
Thanks @Kendama Europe !
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIC10wMh5pV/
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: emagdnim on 19 July, 2016, 14:51:54
About the JKA gradings.

I wanna try out the 1st dan exame.

How does this work??
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: The Void on 19 July, 2016, 15:02:38
@emagdnim
i. Turn up on Tuesday.
ii. http://kendama.co.uk/tricks.html (Further explanations in this thread, if needed: http://kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,292.0.html )
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: emagdnim on 19 July, 2016, 17:55:56
Quote from: The Void on 19 July, 2016, 15:02:38
@emagdnim
i. Turn up on Tuesday.
ii. http://kendama.co.uk/tricks.html (Further explanations in this thread, if needed: http://kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,292.0.html )


Thanks will do!


If i understand correctly I cant go for the first dan at my first exam??
I have to do the kyu first?

@The Void
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 19 July, 2016, 18:15:46
@emagdnim No, you can get first Dan in your first exam. But you'll have to *also* do the Kyu tricks in the exam.
See you there!
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 20 July, 2016, 14:37:41
Update for clarity:
- Any competition-size model is allowed for the Dan Jam.
- While any model and size of kendama is allowed for 7 To Spike, judges will be mindfull that larger/stickier/modified kendamas may be easier to use. They will judge with this in mind.
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 22 July, 2016, 16:09:03
Thank you Royal Kendama! @AlexOdd
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIKw9YjhoX0/
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 24 July, 2016, 15:58:47
Thank you Sunrise! @sunnyD
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIP5SdDhMEx/
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: s070s on 26 July, 2016, 17:24:33
Heads-up for the camper

from: http://www.ejc2016.org/festival-camping/ (http://www.ejc2016.org/festival-camping/)

Festivalcampsite
There is a festivalcampsite next to the festival village for tents and one specifically for caravans and camper vans. The cost for sleeping on the festivalcampsite is included in the festivalticket. The soil on the campsite is mostly sand, so don't forget to bring pegs suitable for sand! There are no trees on the campsite. Please make sure to stay within the indicated area. It is advisable to keep any valuables with you at all times. The cost for the campsite is included in the price of your festivalticket.

... bla bla bla (read on for yourself  ;) )
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: HansNickmans on 27 July, 2016, 11:35:16
Is there a location yet for Monday in Amsterdam? Or is it easier to meet everyone in Almere? Can't wait!
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 27 July, 2016, 14:10:08
Thanks Kendama France x Nativ Kendama!
https://instagram.com/p/BIXaTnFh7ii/
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 27 July, 2016, 14:57:14
Amsterdam info updated in the first post: http://kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2635.msg22811.html#msg22811
@HansNickmans
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 28 July, 2016, 22:19:33
Thank you @KendamaUSA !
https://instagram.com/p/BIa4HxgBXlp/
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 29 July, 2016, 10:21:50
#SponsorsRock
https://instagram.com/p/BIcKez_h4A_/
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: jakub.zahumensky on 29 July, 2016, 12:16:59
A group of us has agreed on FB on a place to set up our little "Kendama Village" at the EJC/EKO. I should arrive tomorrow 16:00-16:30 with @JeffreyItaliaander  and I hear that @s070s should already be there at 13:00, so it will be your job Mr. Eelco to save as much space for us as possible ;)

See you all soon, guys!!!

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_eAUvtKsNqScVlEnkVMVLKhftJpFSvK4EqRivykuX1dMlSorr5uf22xx2wWr8vgjpA2_AnMiN1E=w1190-h776-no)
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 29 July, 2016, 12:43:56
Cool, @jakub.zahumensky .

We JUST heard that Hondo-san and Yoshimura-san are also coming! :D
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 29 July, 2016, 13:41:37
http://twitter.com/BritishKendama/status/759005092611698688

Going OFFLINE. Can't promise to answer any more questions, sorry. Please read all the info in this thread and on http://kendama.co.uk/eko .

See you all in Almere!   :D
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: s070s on 29 July, 2016, 22:46:11
copy that, mr. zahumensky sir ,
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: Dimensions on 30 July, 2016, 16:44:43
I'll see you all in Amsterdam on Monday!
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: shalafi on 30 July, 2016, 20:25:10
See you on Wednesday
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 03 August, 2016, 17:27:32
Rob wins! [Full results here: http://kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2635.msg26222.html#msg26222 ]
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 04 August, 2016, 12:32:17
We had a great time yesterday. Thanks to everyone who came/helped/played. Full results will be posted in detail early next week.
https://instagram.com/p/BIqANcRBJhx/
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: donald grant on 04 August, 2016, 13:29:40
Looks great!  Congrats to Rob, hope you're all having a fine time!
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: kendamatty on 05 August, 2016, 08:53:33
Rob did a great job, thoroughly deserved! I was gutted to go out of the pro devision by missing a big cup in the clockwise trick... those stage nerves certainly get to me! But overall, I'm very happy with how I did.

The tourism of the city certainly added to the diversity of the trip, Amsterdam is a charming, intriguing, funny,down to earth, yet incredibly bizarre place.

Thanks to everyone for the fun clicks in the rain, those who thrashed me in ken/krom battles, tasty beer, David Sunrise for my first yoyo purchase, Artur for his patience lacing a doubles trick with me, and of course, The Void for being a great host as always.

Despite out best intentions to re-meet the group thursday evening after the juggle shop, Luke and I got sidetracked late afternoon by bumping into long lost friends in Amsterdam, so we didn't get to say our goodbyes face to face...we are really sorry!  :'(

So, from both of us: we had a great time! Goodbye until the next one!
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: shalafi on 08 August, 2016, 10:26:10
Mirek's album: https://www.facebook.com/kendama.czech/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10154481044789673
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 08 August, 2016, 11:48:27
@Mirek Wow, you star! Amazing set of photos once again. Thank you so much!
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 08 August, 2016, 14:49:56
(http://kendama.co.uk/images/EKO2016Group-Text800.jpg)

EKO 2016 - Full Results
TO SHARE THESE RESULTS, PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST (http://kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2635.msg26222.html#msg26222). THANK YOU.

PRO DIVISION
Position. Name (Country, sponsor) - Round - Points (misses) - Title
1. Rob Henman (UK, Royal) - Final - 14 (12) - EUROPEAN KENDAMA CHAMPION @Dimensions
2. Akira Tajima (JP, Spingear) - Final - 10 (18) @akira tajima
3. Oscar Ealand (FR, Kendama France) - Semi-Final - 6 (7) - FRENCH KENDAMA CHAMPION*
4. Albert Kirvesmäki (FI, ) - Semi-Final - 8 (21) * @Jokbert
5. Matt Nix (UK, ) - Quarter-Final - 5 (9) @kendamatty
6. Joris Schweppe (NL, Kendama USA) - Quarter-Final - 4 (10) @joris.schweppe
7. Thibaut Arcos (FR, Sweets) - Quarter-Final - 4 (18) @Elmoney
8. Marcel Chwoika (DE, ) - Quarter-Final - 4 (21) @cello_91
9. Clément Bages (FR, ) - Round 2 - 3 (3) @Klemdama
10. Thomas Baron (FR, Kendama France) - Round 2 - 3 (4)
11.= Kalle Helenius (FI, ) - Round 2 - 3 (5) @Housti_IL6
11.= Theo Baunsgaard (DK, Krom) - Round 2 - 3 (5) - DANISH KENDAMA CHAMPION @theobau
13. Hans Nickmans (BE, ) - Round 2 - 3 (6) - BELGIAN KENDAMA CHAMPION @HansNickmans
14.= Jakub Zahumensky (SVK, ) - Round 2 - 2 (2) - SLOVAKIAN KENDAMA CHAMPION @jakub.zahumensky
14.= Bonz Atron (USA, Krom) - Round 2 - 2 (2) @bonzatron
16. Sam Bradley (UK, Royal) - Round 2 - 2 (10) @SamB
17. Yoshida-san (JP, ) - Round 1 - 1 (5)
18.= Hondo-san (JP, ) - Round 1 - 1 (7)
18.= Ben Mastek (DK, Krom) - Round 1 - 1 (7)
20. Raul Portales (ES, ) - Round 1 - 1 ( 8 ) - SPANISH KENDAMA CHAMPION @shalafi
21. Eelco Soesman (NL, ) - Round 1 - 1 (14) @s070s
22. Dario Patti (IT, ) - Round 1 - 0 (4) @Doppia_D89
* Although Albert scored more points than Oscar, we traditionally decide the 3rd place by a playoff battle between the losing semi-finalist. Oscar won the play-off on sudden death (1 point).

ADVANCED
1. Takaharu Mikami (JP, Friday Kendama)
2. Lionel Graaf (NL, ) @Lionel Graaf
3. John Maico Piezas-Simm (UK, CWCS) @Maicodama
4. Paul B. (DE)
--
5.= Ole Boehl (DE)
5.= Paul S (UK) @Paul_S
5.= Marco ?? (IT)
5.= Christian Fetz (DE)

INTERMEDIATE
1. Kamana ?? (FR, ) @kamana
2. Wouter ?? (NL, )
3. Daniel T. (NL, )
4. Ingi Hughes (UK, Royal) @Kingi
--
5.= Rich Walker (UK, ) @Rich
5.= Jimmy Weaver (UK, ) @BigKidJim
5.= Luke Sowerby (UK, ) @LSARTWORK
5.= Albert Mimra (CZ, )
5.= Pierre J. (FR, )
5.= Seb La Patate (FR, )
5.= Jan Traumtaenzer (DE, ) @Baum
5.= Sylvain ?? (FR, )
5.= Adil ?? (NL, )
5.= Ricky ?? (NL, )

BEGINNER
Name - Level Reached (Highest Level with no misses)
1. Nico ?? (IT) 9 (8 )
2. Janne Keunen (BE) 7 (6)
3. Martin Coyote Siegrist (DE) 4 (2)
4.= Laurent Marques (FR) 3 (3)
4.= Laura Sautois (FR) 3 (3)
6. Petra Siegart (DE) 3 (2)
7. Ray (ES) 3 (0) @ray
8. Wim (BE) 2 (0)

DAN JAM
1. Bonz Atron  20 Points (141/160)
2. Rolf Ganer (DE, Krom)  10 Points (130/160)
3. Matt Nix  5 Points (115/160)
4. Takaharu Mikami  3 Points (112.5/160)*
5. Thibault Arcos  2 Points (113/160)*
6. Akira Tajima  2 Points (110/160)
7. Marcel Chwoika  2 Points (95.5/160)*
8. Eelco Soesman  0 Points (96/160)*
* Judges award placement points to their top scoring 4 players (5,3,2,1). Judges' placement points override total scoring points.

7 TO SPIKE
1. Ben Mastek 7
2. Theo Baunsgaard 5
3.= Rob Henman 4
3.= Marcel Chwoika 4
3.= Thibaut Arcos 4
3.= Thomas Baron 4
(18 other players also entered)

52 Players representing 13 countries entered the E.K.O. Thank you to all of them!
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: jakub.zahumensky on 08 August, 2016, 15:07:24
Hey, I share the 14th place with @bonzatron  8) awesome :D 
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: BKA on 10 August, 2016, 14:15:20
BKA's photos:

***No reposts please! ***
(http://kendama.co.uk/galleries/EJC2016/mediafiles/l20.jpg)
Click for more. (http://kendama.co.uk/galleries/EJC2016/)
***No reposts please! ***
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: jakub.zahumensky on 10 August, 2016, 17:27:35
163 and 164 @Dimensions :D :D :D
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: Doppia_D89 on 01 October, 2016, 09:55:25
@BKA @The Void

The interview with you :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eoWV1h10r4
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: The Void on 01 October, 2016, 12:37:19
@Doppia_D89 :D Thanks for doing that!
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: The Void on 16 May, 2017, 21:37:09
I was sent a couple of photos recently by @ray from last year's EKO. He said I could share them. Thanks Ray!
@shalafi
Title: Re: E.K.O. 2016 - Netherlands - EJC
Post by: shalafi on 16 May, 2017, 22:41:35
Great photo! :)