Kendama Kentei Test

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What is Kendama Kentei Test?

Kendama kentei test is the global standard Kendama certification system to test your skill levels.
Kendama kentei test has been designed for players of all ages and skill levels to systematically acquire techniques in organized steps, to help them “Hop, Step, Jump!”We hope that through Kendama, more people will exclaim, “I got it!” “This is fun!” “I want to play some more!” Please use Kendama Kentei Test as a tool, for you to enjoy Kendama.

What is Kendama Kentei Test?　Kendama kentei test is the global standard Kendama certification system to test your skill levels. Kendama kentei test has been designed for players of all ages and skill levels to systematically acquire techniques in organized steps, to help them “Hop, Step, Jump!” We hope that through Kendama, more people will exclaim, “I got it!” “This is fun!” “I want to play some more!” Please use Kendama Kentei Test as a tool, for you to enjoy Kendama.

Features of Kendama Kentei Test

  • For Young Children to Adults

    Big Cup is thought of to be the first Kendama trick to learn. Kendama Kentei Test has been designed to include tricks easier than Big Cup, so that a larger audience, even very young children can experience the joy of “I got it!”

  • Trick List Designed for Satisfaction

    For those who want to challenge themselves, Kendama Kentei Test will guide you through 75 tricks, ordered by difficulty, from very easy to more advanced.

  • Tricks Updated Every Year

    The tricks in the highest level, the Master Level, will be updated every year. Tricks will be added based off of Kendama World Cup and will include recent trends. Challengers will never get tired of Kendama Kentei Test.

  • Results are Registered

    In addition to the certification sticker given to you by the instructor, a Certificate of Completion may be awarded upon request.
    Those who request a certificate will be given a Kendama Kentei ID Card and be officially registered in our records.

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Kendama Kentei Test Rules

　 　

Passing Criteria

To gain certification, the player must clear each trick within 5 attempts. All tricks must be done in order from the first trick to the fifth trick.
- The player may choose which level they would like to start on.
- Exams are limited to one attempt per day. Exception: The player may continue and move on to the next level only if they finish the current level.
- Within a Level, players may not jump Class. Please start at 3rd Class.
- For Kendama Medal Challenge, to actively promote more children into saying, “I got it!” there are no limits to the number of attempts.

  • Five Attempts to Clear Each Trick
  • One Exam Per Day Players May Continue onto the Next Level Jumping Class
  • Jumping Class NG

Regarding the Kendama
being used

All Kendamas are O K

Any Kendama may be used.
Choosing a Kendama on which player feels that tricks are easier is part of the fun! Experimenting with paints and designs is one of the ways that players can enjoy Kendama.
*The Kendama must have three cups. There must be a maximum of one spike and one hole in the Tama. The shape must be recognizable as a “Kendama”.

  • Five Attempts to Clear Each Trick
  • One Exam Per Day Players May Continue onto the Next Level Jumping Class
  • Jumping Class NG
  • All Kendamas are O K

To Take your First Kendama Kentei Test

Find your nearest
Kendama Sensei!

Kendama Sensei ＝Kendama Teacher
Players may take Kendama Kentei Test at spots / meetings / events where there is a registered Kendama Sensei (=Teacher) member.

To become a registered Kendama Sensei:Kendama Sensei Certification Course will be held in various areas.
Contact https://www.kendamainstitute.org/ for more information.

Applying for Certificate of Completion

　 　

Apply for a Certificate of Completion after passing Kendama Kentei as a memento of your efforts!
Global Kendamas Network will keep all official records and award all certificates.

  1. Apply Online
    Apply online or by mail.
  2. Payment
    After the office processes your request, an e-mail will be sent regarding payment.
  3. Confirmation
    Payment will be confirmed.
    Confirmation will occur only on business days.
  4. Shipping
    Certificates will be shipped from GLOKEN via KI.
  5. GET！
    Certificates will arrive 15-30 business days after payment.

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