Filmed right after Catch and Flow 2023, Nick and Zack discuss the values of having a rival and how effective having one can be in the development of the skill you're honing.
Intro/Nick back from Catch and Flow(0:18)
C&F ENERGY (1:17)
One of the biggest factors in maximizing a player’s skill potential (2:28)
WHEN to compare yourself to others (3:18)
Nick and Zack’s most recent rival moment with each other (4:11)
Examples of Kendama Rivalry
Su-Lab’s production of insane players (5:34)
Nick x Bryson x Liad rivalry (6:53)
Tiblex vs. Takuya (8:37)
Rivalries INCREASE Performance to all involved (10:18)
Nick’s past rivalry with Bonz (11:13)
Nick and Bonz’s relationship (14:05)
Liam Rauter, Nobu Nori (15:34)
Rivalries INCREASE the benchmark for success
Zack’s main rival (17:55)
Zack’s chip on his shoulder (19:11)
Forward mindset and bi-product of playing daily with the best (20:32)
Rivalries keep you ACCOUNTABLE (23:09)
Competition standards with Bryson & Johnny (25:56)
The UNCONSCIOUS effort (27:44)
How to Find a Rival (29:11)
Compete & get involved with the online community (29:40)
You don’t even have to look for a rival, they will naturally come (31:06)
Get involved in your local community (33:07)
UW Kendama Rivalries (33:30)
Being aware if a rivalry is negative or not (35:50)
Outro (39:20)
