Jake YJ just won the Amateur Open Division at the North American Kendama Open 2024.
In this episode, we talk about
- Jake's 5 year journey with kendama so far
- Competition Prep
- Mindfulness and how it applies to his competition mindset
- Jake's day-of competition tactics
- Jake's future goals as a player
+ so much more.
Enjoy the episode!!!
Jake used a Lotus Kendamas's element ken x sacred tama to win AM Open.
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00:00: How Jake's NAKO trip was + origin story as a kendama player
15:10 Jake's first-ever competition experience
21:12 Jake's NAKO 2024 competition prep
30:10 Day-Of Competition Strategy
38:30 Does the player who practices the most end up winning?
52:05 How Jake handles missing a trick or getting a point scored on him in competition.
1:01:40 What does it mean to be a professional player / will Jake compete in PRO during the next competition?
1:18:50 Jake's tips for progression
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Jake's Final AM Open Match: https://youtu.be/FdXVREnzpIg?si=kFuNcZjQC4B6C-eC
Find Jake below:
Kendama account: https://www.instagram.com/quantum_dama33/
Mindset/Meditation account: https://www.instagram.com/quantum_dama33/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSWHoUNoz4BsIvYLyB8DRmg
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