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Forum categories => Events, meets & competitions => Topic started by: Kernow Kendama on 14 January, 2013, 23:12:25

Title: Ken Around the World
Post by: Kernow Kendama on 14 January, 2013, 23:12:25
The idea is to send a single Kendama around the World to as many players as possible, then after a year take it to the Geographic North Pole for the grand finale ;-)

Wez Swain is a Scout leader from Torpoint, Cornwall and he is planning the first ever Scout expedition to the geographic North Pole. The aim of this expedition is to raise awareness for Scouts across the globe that almost anything is possible if you want it hard enough and to promote the Scouting ethos of challenge and adventure. Something which also relates to Kendama.

The idea is to send a single Kendama around the World to as many players as possible. Wez will then take the Kendama to the North Pole where he will spike it. Upon its return the Kendama will then be raffled to all participants in the project with the winner taking the Kendama, the headed paper with signatures and locations, and a DVD of all the clips taken.

For him and 3 scouts to complete the expedition he needs to raise around £200,000. The idea of Ken around the world is to raise money for, and promote the expedition as well as Kendama.

The Kendama will be sent out on 1st Feb 2013 along with BKA headed paper. The idea is for people to sign their name and location, play the Kendama, film a short 20-30 second edit post it on the Facebook page and then mail the Kendama on to the next person.

Here's how it will work: You like the page on Facebook, send a message stating your interest and location (we're aiming to do England and Europe first) We send you an estimated arrival time, you then donate your £5.00 to the just giving page and send us your address, we send this info to the person who has the Kendama and they forward on the Kendama to you, you play the Ken, film your piece, sign your name and await the next location.
As you can see it's all about the communication.

This is going to be an amazing project, The Void, The British Kendama Association and Yoko aka CraftyBuddy are all on board. Please show your support and join this amazing Project.

Yoko aka CraftyBuddy has donated 4 all wood TK16's from her Kendama Charity. This charity was instigated and supported by a renouned JKA Executive member. Contributors to this charity so far are as follows.
Niggety Nixsaan
Alex Ruisch
Yan Kud
Luke Evans
Erik Pereira   
Gloken (Global Kendama Network)
Hunter Bailey
Sebastian Benavides
Matthias Wiesner
Jeffrey Durand
Levi Malmberg
Chad Covington
Joanne Cluff
Thank-you to all for your indirect support of this project.
These TK16's will have the Tama painted with a globe 1 of which will go around the world and the others will be prizes for a few competitions. Thanks Yoko for your support.

Also the BKA has donated the headed paper to travel with the Kendama and also a Kendama for a competition, and Void has donated one of each of his books. Thanks Void and the BKA for your support and guidance ;-)

http://www.facebook.com/KernowKendamaKenAroundTheWorld (http://www.facebook.com/KernowKendamaKenAroundTheWorld)
Please use our email address for all non facebook contact, or even just to say Hi. kernowkendama@gmail.com

Cheers n Gone
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: The Void on 15 January, 2013, 12:22:02
You're welcome. I'm also in for a fiver to film.
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: BKA on 20 January, 2013, 09:53:04
More signups needed for this (especially in the UK, where it's going to start its journey). There is a £20 flat rate for groups too, so if you've got a local group of more than 4 players, it's even cheaper to get involved. Plus, it's all for a good cause, remember!
Contact the project via the details in the first post. Click on!
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: kendamatty on 20 January, 2013, 23:24:47
Certainly in, great idea
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: Kendama UK on 25 January, 2013, 20:56:09
We've paid for our Kendama Team to take part in this and will be supporting it on our website: Ken Around The World (http://kendamauk.com/kendama-news/ken-around-the-world/). We think it's a great idea and wish Wez and the guys the best of luck. Creating a global edit should be lots of fun too, keep us posted with who else is participating!

Kendama UK
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: Kernow Kendama on 01 February, 2013, 22:05:24
Ken Around the World has begun :D It's currently in Cornwall where it'll make it's way through the UK and on to Europe. We also have people signed up from Russia, America and Canada. If you'd like to get involved check out our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/KernowKendamaKenAroundTheWorld (http://www.facebook.com/KernowKendamaKenAroundTheWorld)  or send and email to us at KernowKendama@gmail.com
Also you can track the progress of the Ken here http://kendamauk.com/ken-around-the-world/ (http://kendamauk.com/ken-around-the-world/)

Cheers n Gone
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: The Void on 02 February, 2013, 11:46:38
Whee! My turn next. :) Here's hoping for sun....
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: BKA on 08 February, 2013, 04:34:11
First vid's out from Tim!
Ken Around the World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z_h3F6eHCU#)
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: The Void on 10 February, 2013, 18:28:02
...and the next one from me. I'm afraid it's all indoors 'cos the weather's been dreich around all week.
Ken Around The World - Void - juggling videos hosted @ Juggling.tv (http://juggling.tv/12828#id=http://juggling.tv/nuevo/econfig.php?key=98441c4cbc6058277c84)
Onwards to Cardiff for the Ken....
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: Kernow Kendama on 10 February, 2013, 21:49:24
Hey Void what an 'ansome video:-) Some really neat tricks in there. Proper job;-)

Cheers n Gone
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: mreasyguy on 11 February, 2013, 17:13:41
Some nice tricks in there man! Good job!

The Ken wont be travelling just to Cardiff... i leave for Nottingham on Wednesday until Sunday so it will be taking a little holiday with me, Will have to try and get at least one clip filmed in Cardiff though, lol even if i have to film it in the train station!
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: RodDama on 12 February, 2013, 07:29:44
Kendama mug!!!!  8)
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: s070s on 12 February, 2013, 19:08:02
wow mr. The Void  ;)
that was a nice little part  ...


Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: The Void on 13 February, 2013, 16:35:45
Thank you chaps, glad you enjoyed. A coupla very old school Japanese tricks in there, plus a few of my own.
@Rod, Yep! See http://www.kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,208.0.html (http://www.kendama.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,208.0.html) if you want one.
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: Cliffdama on 17 February, 2013, 12:46:18
Wow so great! Love the idea! To bad my skills won't even let me get 3seconds on tape ^^. I'm just doing a little donation :).
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: mreasyguy on 18 February, 2013, 23:38:03
Got my edit finished tonight. Onwards to London next! Enjoi!

Ken Around The World - Adam Cameron (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76vmv2tU-CQ#ws)
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: The Void on 19 February, 2013, 00:34:12
Cool stuff Adam! I particularly liked the trick by the bell, and the penultimate trick.
Cheers dude.
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: SamB on 20 February, 2013, 11:08:30
Just came through my door, its a beauty! Hopefully clouds will clear and I can get filming ASAP.
BTW on  Instagram (which is packed with kendama people) I've logged the first #kenaroundtheworld tag (#KAtW already has 100 photos for some reason)
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: Kendama UK on 22 February, 2013, 12:44:02
The Kernow Kendama guys have also added a new leg to the journey (Dunfermline to Grimsby) as the Ken will now be visiting the Victory Team.

Track the progress of the Kendama and view entrant videos using our interactive map here: Kendama Tracker (http://kendamauk.com/ken-around-the-world/)


Cheers

Kendama UK
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: Kernow Kendama on 22 February, 2013, 22:31:28
Thanks for the #kenaroundtheworld info Sam. Don't really understand #tagging but slowly getting the hang of it. Have just added a few myself to Instagram:-)
Cheers n Gone
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: Kendama UK on 28 February, 2013, 20:04:00
Mike Scott has uploaded his edit (Birmingham). It's pretty cool, you can check it out on our Kendama Tracker - the link is two posts up from this one :-)

The Ken has gone 361 miles so far! (as the crow flies. I'm presuming the Ken is being taken around the UK by a crow)
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: BKA on 28 February, 2013, 20:15:44
Ken Around The World - Michael Scott (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=802EK9U4n_w#)
Nice variation of Around The Triangle, Mike.  :)
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: SamB on 04 March, 2013, 22:11:18
http://youtu.be/5SF6k8sLJcU (http://youtu.be/5SF6k8sLJcU)
My Ken Around the World video is done!

Sadly it was very grey and very cold when we shot it, frozen fingers really make some tricks very difficult.
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: SamB on 04 March, 2013, 22:12:50
Oh and I purposely didn't watch anyone else's videos until I finished mine. Crikey they are all brilliant! Good work guys! this Ken is having a great trip!
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: Kernow Kendama on 04 March, 2013, 23:29:13
Proper Job:-) Nice to see the KAtW Ken at some of the UK's most famous spots. Cheers Sam and Thanks for your support
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: BKA on 04 March, 2013, 23:57:44
Nice, Sam, those flat jumping sticks (for want of a better description) were very cool. Best scenery so far!
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: RodDama on 12 March, 2013, 03:33:36
this is great! cant wait for it to make it to canada!!
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: Kendama UK on 30 March, 2013, 10:23:06
After being hampered a bit by spring weather in the UK, our guys have now got their Ken Around The World edit finished!

Enjoy!

Ken Around The World - KendamaUK (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcbiptBXO-8#ws)

Track the Kendama's journey on our map (it's leaving British shores soon!) and view all the past videos here: Kendama Tracker (http://kendamauk.com/ken-around-the-world/)
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: donald grant on 30 March, 2013, 11:37:24
Great edit with some rock-hard skills.  Extra brownie points for stepping outside and braving the arctic hellhole that Fife has been for the last couple of weeks...:)
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: The Void on 30 March, 2013, 17:53:58
Really nice, looked great, and I loved 2:37, Mikey!
Title: Re: Ken Around the World Stop 9
Post by: KendAlex on 23 June, 2013, 10:10:50
hello happy clickers,
time to drop the KATW stop 9 edit

the Kendama stopped at my place and i finaly found the time to record and make the video
i hope you all enjoy it
cheers

KendAlex Ken Around The World Stop #9 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uIhw2zqpcU#ws)
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: The Void on 23 June, 2013, 11:40:38
Hey Alex,
That was a really nice, mellow video to share my morning coffee watching you. :) I loved the 2-(I think?)-Turn Scoop Spike, and of course the Wingwalker combo and the final trick.

You even beat the Grimsby and Danish posses getting your video out. (Come on guys!)

I think it was a cool idea to simply read out the story of the project too. Of course, it's all documented online, but maybe getting the idea across in a video will encourage a few more people to sign up.

See you next month!
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: KendAlex on 23 June, 2013, 13:13:31
thanks Void,
the trick was just a one turn scoop spike, but i did it first try , even the spacewalk UFO

thanks you like the edit,
i did feel the need to show and let know people were this project is all about
works the best to read it with my humble english (sorry for that)

the coffee part was your idea, that i did used :p

Cheers i see you next month , i can't wait
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: PikWik on 23 June, 2013, 21:09:26
that was awesome. and yes, i was watching kendalex's #9 while drinking coffee too!

im so impressed with not only the talent of the pro kendama players but their attitudes the most. such an inspiration to watch how humble all of you are , while of course getting 'hyped up' after a tech trick :)

this project is something ill be watching and i really appreciated kendalex's intro/explanation

Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: Kernow Kendama on 25 June, 2013, 11:54:09
Alex, thanks again for your super chilled and mellow KAtW video. Really enjoyed the summer vibes. Some super nice tricks in there too.

Also a big thank-you to everyone who has supported, going to support or are following this project. Your the people who are making this all possible.

May the Ken travel well to Germany ;)

Cheers n Gone
Title: Re: Ken Around the World
Post by: BKA on 02 September, 2013, 23:18:50
The KATW takes in Sydney.
Kendama Around The World: Australia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF1AOLUHnsM#)