KWC 2018 - GLOKEN ENGLISH

Two electrifying days of battling out for the Kendama World Champion!

7.21SAT -7.22SUN

Venue

Hiroshima Hatsukaichi city sports center Suncherry

Kendama World Cup

We were very saddened to hear about the flooding in Western Japan, and we would like to send our deepest condolences.
We sincerely hope for the earliest possible recovery of the disaster.

We have checked the damage situation with local KWC committee, and fortunately we have confirmed that it will not affect this year's KWC.
We will be able to hold the event as planned.

Gloken team prays for the continued recovery of western Japan.

Best wishes
GLOKEN team
July 9 2018

RULES
ENTRY

It’s been 5 years since Kendama World Cup started
and now it’s the world’s largest Kendama event.

In 2017, 387 competitors from 14 countries participated in front of over 50,000 audience members. Kendama World Cup is drawing more and more attention from people not only in Japan, but all over the world!

TRICK VIDEO

Check out the KWC2018 official trick videos and get practicing!

KENDAMA WORLD CUP 2018 TRICK PRACTICING APP

This free App is going to help you prepare for KWC2018!! It visualizes your proficiency level of each KWC2018 official trick. Download the app and get ready for KWC!

Come and watch the KWC 2018!

Besides the main competition, there will be mini games, live performances and more!
Watch heated kendama battles between top players from around the world up close!

SHOPS
There will be stalls selling a huge selection of kendamas and related goods in the venue! Get your hands on some rare and limited edition items!

GAMES
We will have lots of free games anybody can join. There will be many prizes to be won!

SHOWS
There will be lots of live performances including “Zoomadanke”!

FREE
There is no admission charge for the Kendama World Cup, so don’t hesitate to come and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience!

CAST

DJ KOO

Born in Tokyo 1961 . Monster with total CD sales of over 21 million copies. The leader of the dance & vocal group "TRF" and a sound creator. On March 21st, released the second MIXCD "Mix CD" DJ KOO CLUB MIX - PARTY HITS MEGAMIX - 2 ". It marked the 25th anniversary of debut on February 25 this year. Kendama freak of the entertainment world.

MAIN MC NOB

Known as a pioneer of Japanese “street kendama”, NOB spreads Kendama love and joy by organizing events, doing stage demonstrations and hosting workshops for kids. Kendama players all over the world support NOB as a kendamas leading figure, uniting communities throughout the world.

GUEST MC Jake Wiens

Jake is an owner of the kendama brand Grain Theory who has been playing a big role in the kendama community. He introduces lifestyle elements into the game, making him popular with fans all around the world. He has been an official MC for the Kendama World Cup and World Kendama Free Style Championship “Catch and Flow”.

SPECIAL GUEST Zoomadanke

Zoomadanke are one of the most famous professional kendama performance acts in Japan. They are pioneers who blend the elements of dance and music together to create a new style of kendama. Their stylish and acrobatic performances have captured the interests of many people outside of Japan. They now get invited to many events and TV shows in Japan and overseas including America, Italy, France, The Netherlands, Taiwan, Malaysia and Brazil.

MAIN JUDGE CIMA

Cima is a legendary Japanese kendama player who has invented original tricks and made many tutorial videos for an international audience. He was the champion of European Kendama Open 2014 in Denmark. Many kendama players all over the world respect him for what he has done for the community and his high level of technique.

DJ BAKU

Born in Tokyo 1978 . DJ / Track-maker/ Music Producer/ Turntablist. He began his music as a disk jockey when he was 16. Later in the 90's, He was a part of the creation of "般若(Hannya)" Hip hop unit with 般若, Rumi the rappers After it broke up, DJ BAKU mix tape titled "KAIKOO WITH SCRATCH 1999" was released on DIS-DEFENSE DISC his own record label. And he released several mix tapes from same label, in spit of being indie label, which sold more than 30,000 copies.

ACCESS

Venue

Hatsukaichi City Sports Center Sancherry
6-1-1, Kushido, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan
tel：0829-31-5980

Contact
Global Kendamas Network (GLOKEN)
https://www.gloken.net/en/contact/

Access

Hiroshima Electric Railway Miyajima Line (Hiroden No.2)
10-minute walk from Hatsukaichi-Shiyakusho-mae (Hera) Station
10-minute walk from Miyauchi Station

Hiroden bus bound for Hiroshima or Ono
2-minute walk from Nanao-chuggako Bus stop

JR Sanyo Line
10-minute walk from Miyauchi-Kushido Station