OSCAR EALAND
INTERVIEW
CAN YOU INTRODUCE YOURSELF QUICKLY?
My name is Oscar, I live in Lyon and I love kendama too much, I can still see myself doing it until the age of 70!
HOW DID YOU DISCOVER KENDAMA?
It became fashionable at my college. At that time I found it stupid, then a few years later I came across an edit of KendamaUSA on Youtube and that's when I realized the possibilities of tricks that can be done! We got into it with a friend and I haven't let him go since!
SINCE WHEN ?
2014!
THE BEST SPOT YOU HAVE PLAYED?
With a friend we went up at 6 am in the mountain above our house to film a tricks. The sun was rising and the view was magnificent!
YOUR FAVORITE TRICK?
Hard to choose one, but I must say the juggles! So a special feeling.
YOUR FAVORITE KD PLAYER?
I CANNOT choose one! Small non-exhaustive list: Adrian Esteban for creativity, Bryan Hansen for flow, Bonz because… Bonz.
YOUR STATE OF MIND WHEN YOU PLAY?
Totally disconnected from the world, in my bubble.
WHAT YOU PREFER MOST ABOUT KENDAMA?
Apart from the tricks, I would say the community that I had the chance to meet thanks to the kendama. The kendama is a bit of a social network. And that is cool !
YOUR TIP FOR ROOKIES?
Patience and perseverance! What seems impossible becomes doable with practice. And also: the knees. If we have it, it's not for nothing!
THE FINAL WORD ?
Kendama is good for your health. Eat it.