Sweets Stringless Competition
2011-2015
This annual video submission contest was the longest running online competition in the US. With an emphasis on creativity and ingenuity, the Sweets Stringless Competition gives players of all skill levels the chance to, in a sense, play on a level field with virtually no restrictions. Additionally, an entry may include as many participants as they choose, allowing even more trick avenues to open up. Entries are extremely entertaining and provide a fresh perspective on the options that kendama brings.
Year: 2011
Location: Online
Platform(s): YouTube
Host(s): Sweets Kendamas
Format: 90 Second Edit
Bracket: N/A
1st - “Kendmonds” Max Norcross, Parker Strom, Jason Major
youtu.be/CrinCt0Hwd8
Year: 2012
Location: Online
Platform(s): YouTube
Host(s): Sweets Kendamas
Format: 90 Second Edit
Bracket: N/A
1st - “Midwest Kendama Team” Brandon Swennes, Brandon Peterson, Gianni Rincon, Nate Hayft, Jesse Hanson, Brandon Werner
youtu.be/b0jYVrwPgCs
Year: 2013
Location: Online
Platform(s): YouTube
Host(s): Sweets Kendamas
Format: 90 Second Edit
Bracket: N/A
1st - Chad Covington
youtu.be/BOzu_7rQsFI
Year: 2014
Location: Online
Platform(s): YouTube
Host(s): Sweets Kendamas
Format: 90 Second Edit
Bracket: N/A
1st - Chris Cartier
youtu.be/1zOLp_-95DA
2nd - Kris Bosch, Daniel Robinson
youtu.be/nixQMRD71BQ
Year: 2015
Location: Online
Platform(s): YouTube
Host(s): Sweets Kendamas
Format: 90 Second Edit
Bracket: N/A
1st - Mitsuki “Melt” Fujii
youtu.be/a55yaZwvOoU