Beast of the East
Competition Status: Active
2023 Competition Date TBD
The annual Beast of the East reigns as the largest competition in the Tri State area of New York. It has never wandered far from it’s roots of Manhatten, and the local scene of players, musicians, and artists have progressed the event to new heights each year. With a variety of competitive divisions, mini games, giveaways and prizes up for grabs, Beast of the East perfectly incorporates a casual jam session feel into one of the longest running East regional events.
Est. 2015
2019
Location: Manhattan, NY
Venue: Washington Square Park
Host(s): Austin Donovan, KeNYC
Open (Single Elimination)
Bracket
1st - Russell Van Houten
2nd - Carlos Aranda
3rd - Kevin DeSoto
Pro Speed Ladder
1st - Kevin DeSoto
2nd - Alex Vannasing
3rd - Isaac Turner
Freestyle (Single Elimination)
Bracket
1st - Kevin DeSoto
2nd - Alex Vannasing
3rd - Russell Van Houten
2016
Location: Manhattan, NY
Venue: Elevated Acres
Host(s): Atlantic Kendamas
Open (Single Elimination)
1st - Milan Curlej
2nd - Tanner Johnson
3rd - Alex Vannasing
Pro Speed Ladder
1st - Austin Donovan
2nd - Milan Curlej
3rd - Jet Lem
7-to-Spike
1st - Austin Donovan
2nd - Pat “DJ Panic” Nicolas
3rd - Alex Vannasing
Freestyle (Single Elimination)
1st - Milan Curlej
2nd - Jonathan “Jonjon” Holmes
3rd (tie) - Ryan Walker
3rd (tie) - Austin Donovan
2015
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Venue: Elmer B. Boyd Park
Host(s): Atlantic Kendamas & East Coast Kendama (KeNYC + Kendama NJ)
Open (Single Elimination)
1st - Jonathan “JonJon” Holmes
2nd - Mark Choi
3rd - Austin Donovan
Team Freestyle (Single Elimination)
1st - “Long Island Crew” - Ryan Arthur Walker, Milan Curlej, Austin Donovan