Johnny Kress is a kendama veteran of 10 years, a Sweets Kendamas Pro, and an advanced lifter.
Find Johnny on IG @j.kress & @j.issue_
Show Notes
Johnny’s Top 10 Kendama Players (2:50)
Johnny’s origin environment as a kendama player in Oahu, Hawaii (34:00)
Pivotal moments in Johnny’s kendama career…transitioning Into a top player (38:40)
Moving from Honolulu to Seattle (45:30)
UWkendama Club at Kendama World Cup 2023 (47:45)
Progression of UWkendamaclub Members (49:30)
Power of the environment (53:50)
Applying to the University of Washington, computer science, part-time ice cream job (57:45)
Johnny’s massive 5 year mental and physical transformation through fitness (1:02:25)
Finding enjoyment in taking care of yourself with food and exercise (1:06:30)
Developing self-proof and increasing confidence, comfortability, and ability to overcome challenges through weight loss (1:12:45)
Tips on how to start working out / any form of exercise (1:18:25)
Current kendama goals and aspirations (1:28:50)
Tips for practicing for freestyle kendama (1:32:50)
Johnny’s favorite Kendama Players (1:34:20)
Tips for competing in Open (1:34:45)
Advice for up-and-coming players + how to not be a grom (1:37:30)
