Kendama is a traditional Japanese toy that has been spreading around the world in recent years. People of all generations can play with Kendama. The Kendama consists of a body (ken) and a ball (tama) connected by a sturdy nylon string. The body features three wooden cups (zara) situated on a wooden spike (saki). During play, you try to catch the ball in one of the cups, on the spike, or variously balance them together in all possible ways, of which there are over 30,000. Kendama is a highly entertaining toy that you can learn to play with very quickly, and it enhances motor skills, coordination, reflexes, balance, concentration, and more. This toy stands out among many of today's board and electronic games; Kendama does not require batteries! Kendama is becoming a sport and competitive discipline not only in Japan but also in the Czech Republic.