21. My Experience Of Kyudo In Japan Bob Ridge s quite personal account of his training. http://mac122.icu.ac.jp/kyudo/kyudo.html

My experience of Kyudo in Japan Part one - what got me going Part two - practicing kyudo. Part three - some problems I have had (still have!) Part four - rules we have in the dojo, and things we do Part five - equipment Books I recommend These book help, but nothing replaces a good teacher Morisawa, J. S. 1984. The Secret of the Target. Routledge, New York and London. This is the better book because it explains things in great detail. I like this book very much. Kyudo Manual. (1992?) Volume 1. Principles of Shooting (revised edition). All Nippon Kyudo Federation. This book explains much more about etiquette and less about actually shooting the arrow, despite its title. It is available directly from ANKF for 3,000 yen. You can write or fax and they will send the book and an invoice. Volumes 2 and 3 are not translated. All Nippon Kyudo Federation 1-1-1 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel: +81-3-3481-2387 Fax: +81-3-3481-2398 Part one - what got me going I first started to learn kyudo in 1988 when friends at work (University of Tsukuba) invited me to join their club. The club - called the Sakura Kyudo Kai - was held at the university kyudo dojo, quite close to my department. The members consisted of all kinds of people, not necessarily connected to the university. Any new member was welcome. I was lucky that the university had a rather salubrious 12 target dojo, with a small three target dojo at the side for special purposes, including the Sakura club. I became good friends with the professor of kyudo, Mori-sensei, and he allowed me to come and practice any time, so I often came lunchtimes.

22. Omuta Kyudo Renmei This site may harm your computer. http://www.kurasi.net/yumi/En_index.html

Kyudo in Omuta) Seisha Seichu Since 25/06/1997 For Japanese The Dojo This Dojo (training place) was built in the 1950's. Though it's old, we are deeply attached to it . We are members of Omuta Kyudo Renmei (Omuta Kyudo Federation). There are about one hundred members. We have two Hanshi (masters),eight Kyoshi (teachers),twenty Renshi (instructors) and others. We open the Dojo from early in the morning until far into the night . We train kyudo hard for ourselves. Archer The pictures of Saita Sensei our great master is playing Kyudo. Training Sight This is our training scene. Maxim This is the old saying which we use basically when we practice. Greetings A voice from a writer of this homepage Links This is the link to another homepage concerned with kyudo. Our kyudo is affected by the philosophical way of thinking which is connected with Zen and Chinese Jukyo. We practice kyudo day by day to form humanity because it requires courtesy. It is difficult to put in words, but if you have any interest in kyudo on this homepage, I 'm very glad. If you have any questions or opinions, please send me E-mail. I'm looking forward to hearing from you by E-mail.

23. Zen Mountain Monastery: Kyudo Zen Archery Intensive, With Don Symanski kyudo demands that we let go of our goals and expectations and live fully in the moment. Through meticulous attention to detail, all aspects of the kyudo http://www.mro.org/zmm/retreats/detail/su-kyudo.php

Zen Mountain Monastery: Retreats and Training in Zen Buddhism Home Site Map Contact Us Search: About Us Visiting the Monastery Retreats Retreat Calendar ... Monastery Media Kyudo Zen Archery Intensive, with Don Symanski Advanced: August 14-19 - Beginners: August 15-19 Kyudo demands that we let go of our goals and expectations and live fully in the moment. Through meticulous attention to detail, all aspects of the Kyudo form and movements provide a subtle mirror of the self as well as an opportunity for deep study. In this superb retreat, beginners will receive training in the Seven Coordinations: holding the yumi (bow) and ya (arrow), sighting the target, creating a stance, lifting and drawing the yumi, and releasing the ya to the target. The Seven -Coordinations are the ground on which to balance the energy of the body, mind, and bow, and provide the basis for more advanced practice. Intermediate students will receive personalized instruction in basic and formal group shooting. Formless aspects of Kyudo will be taught as well. About the Instructor Don Symanski is a longtime friend of the Monastery and a warm, skillful teacher. He has studied Kyudo with Kanjuro Shibata Sensei since 1980. Currently he is one of two head instructors in the Hekiryu Bishu Chikurinha form of Kyudo as taught by Shibata Sensei. Don learned bow making with Shibata Senseiís son, Nobuhiro Shibata, in Kyoto. Since 1991, he has made yumi for Kyudo students and taught students in the proper use of the yumi and in Kyudo as a meditation path.

24. Kyudo Association Of Canada Translate this page kyudo Association of Canada. Welcome to the kyudo Association of Canada s webpage! English http//www.kyudo.ca Copyright © 2006 Yoko Ariura kac@kyudo.ca http://www.kyudo.ca/

Kyudo Association of Canada Welcome to the Kyudo Association of Canada's webpage! English http://www.kyudo.ca kac@kyudo.ca Japanese ... ƒAƒNƒZƒX‰ðÍ

25. [Fédération De Kyudo Traditionnel] Translate this page Le kyudo a donc ses origines dans les techniques guerrières des Samouraïs du Japon médieval, mais aussi dans des rituels traditionnels de la même époque, http://www.kyudo.fr/

FFKT - Fédération de Kyudo Traditionnel Affiliée à la Fédération Française d'Aïkido et de Budo (FFAB) Agrément jeunesse et sport n°680S Contact Accueil Le Kyudo, un art martial La Fédération de Kyudo Traditionnel La communication Dojo National de Noisiel ... Lexique A venir Stage Shidosha LIFKT - 9 décembre Loughborough, 2008 Nouveautés Stage de la LIFKT, Paris novembre 2007 ... Adm Recherche Qu'est-ce que le Kyudo ? Le Kyudo est "la Voie de l'Arc" C'est la pratique de l'archerie traditionnelle japonaise. Le Kyudo a donc ses origines dans les techniques guerrières des Samouraïs du Japon médieval, mais aussi dans des rituels traditionnels de la même époque, religieux ou laïcs, où l'arc occupait une fonction symbolique importante. Ces deux courants se sont unis pour former les bases du Kyudo moderne, qui unit de manière harmonieuse la maîtrise d'une technique très précise de tir, à un travail plus "en profondeur". En effet le pratiquant de Kyudo doit aussi tendre vers le perfectionnement de sa posture corporelle, aussi bien que vers l'harmonisation de son attitude mentale et émotionnelle. "Le Tir, avec la succession de ses déplacements vers l'avant et vers l'arrière, ne peut jamais s'effectuer sans courtoisie ni justesse. Une fois acquises l'intention intérieure juste et une attitude extérieure correcte, arc et flèches peuvent être résolument pris en main.

26. Main Page @ Kyudo.culturalnews.net From left, Aaron Fay, Leslie Koyama and Robert Parker are practicing under the instruction of Hirokazu Kosaka, right side, chairman of Nanka kyudo Kai in http://kyudo.culturalnews.net/

Navigation Main Page Links Nanka Kyudo Kai Cultural News Front Page Japanese a rchery p ractitioners l ike i ts e legance Cultural News, November 2006 From left, Aaron Fay, Leslie Koyama and Robert Parker are practicing under the instruction of Hirokazu Kosaka, right side, chairman of Nanka Kyudo Kai in the Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute. (Cultural News Photo) By Takeshi Nakayama PASADENA , California – On a recent Saturday night at the Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute, a dedicated group of enthusiasts gathers for a regular practice session of the little-known martial art of kyudo (Japanese archery), conducted by Hirokazu Kosaka, chairman of Nanka Kyudo K ai. Kosaka, a former priest at Koyasan Buddhist Temple in Little Tokyo from 1975-80, starts off the class with meditation, followed by recitation of a Buddhist chant. Then, Rick Beal, Nanka Kyudo-kai president, joins two advanced archers to begin the practice. Each archer takes deliberate aim with 7-1/2-foot-long bow and shoots at the target from close range. The rest of the class, in kyudo attirewhite blouses, black skirt-pants and white tabi (footwear)follows their lead. Kyudo first came to Los Angles, with scattered practitioners, as early as 1908.

27. Japanese Interest Group (JIG) - Kyudo Archery Homepage Thanks to the support of the Japan Interest Group, a beginners class in kyudo has been started on Saturday afternoons (2.30 5.30 pm) at the Gypsy Lane http://ssl.brookes.ac.uk/JIG/kyudo/kyudo_home.htm

Location: Home Kyudo Archery Kyudo Archery Thanks to the support of the Japan Interest Group, a beginners' class in Kyudo has been started on Saturday afternoons (2.30 - 5.30 pm) at the Gypsy Lane Campus. The class is under the supervision of Liam O'Brien, Kyoshi 7th Dan , resident teacher to the London Kyudo Society and its senior members. It is open to the public as well as staff and students of the university. Kyudo is not simply archery. It `is the art of finding the relationship between the bow, the body, and the spirit and uniting it into an harmonious whole. To balance all these elements in the shooting situation makes Kyudo both demanding and challenging. Japanese traditional arts and disciplines are about self-cultivation through the discipline of a prescribed regime and are not suitable for those unwilling to accept such an approach.

28. Minnesota Kyudo Renmei This is the homepage of the Minnesota kyudo Kai. We practice kyudo, Japanese longbow archery, according to the All Japan kyudo Federation rules and http://www.mnkyudo.org/

var path_prefix = '.'; The Minnesota Kyudo Renmei is dedicated to the study and practice of modern kyudo, Japanese archery. Kyudo has been founded on both martial and spiritual influences, and encourages the development of body, mind and spirit. Carly and John Born began their study of kyudo while living in Japan and have continued their study ever since. Now we strive to improve our own skills while sharing the art with those who are interested. While kyudo is not well-known in the United States, there is a national organization and several state federations. The American Kyudo Renmei (AKR) is the parent organization to 7 state federations. In addition to the full-fledged state federations, there are several other organizations that have not yet attained federation status. News: Four members from the MNKR traveled to Japan to participate in the first ever International Kyudo Federation (IKYF) International Seminar, Taikai and Shinsa. It was a successful trip, and the MNKR welcomes three new shodan to it's ranks: Zach Klopfleisch, Thom Peterson and Gary Schwankl. Congratulations, guys!!

29. KyÅ«dō - Wikipedia Translate this page kyudo hat sich aus den Kriegskünsten des japanischen Adels entwickelt. Gleiches gilt für die deutschen kyudo-Vereine, die den Shomen-Stil pflegen. http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/KyÅ«dō

KyÅ«dō aus Wikipedia, der freien Enzyklop¤die Wechseln zu: Navigation Suche KyÅ«dō kjɯːdoː jap. kyÅ« = Bogen, dō = Weg, deutsch: Weg des Bogens ) ist die ¼ber 500 Jahre alte Kunst des japanischen BogenschieŸens F¼r den AuŸenstehenden besonders auff¤llig ist der langsame Bewegungsablauf, die bei Zeremonien stilvolle traditionelle Bekleidung sowie die Einzigartigkeit und Sch¶nheit des Bogens und der Pfeile. Beeindruckend sind auch die Selbstversenkung des Sch¼tzen und seine zielgerichtete Konzentration auf die gerade durchgef¼hrten T¤tigkeiten. Inhaltsverzeichnis Geschichte Besonderheiten Schusstechnik Geistige Aspekte ... Bearbeiten Geschichte KriegsschieŸen in R¼stung Kyudo hat sich aus den Kriegsk¼nsten des japanischen Adels entwickelt. Es ist eine der ¤ltesten der japanischen Kampfk¼nste. Die ersten Zeugnisse f¼r den Gebrauch des Bogens reichen bis in das 4. Jahrhundert nach Christus zur¼ck. Im 16. Jahrhundert verdr¤ngte die Einf¼hrung der Feuerwaffen auch in Japan allm¤hlich den Bogen als Kriegswaffe, jedoch behielt er als ein Instrument f¼r Jagd und Sport und in der Gegenwart besonders als Mittel zur pers¶nlichen Weiterentwicklung seine Bedeutung. Nach dem zweiten Weltkrieg wurden die vielen verschiedenen Schulen vereinheitlicht und zwei vorherrschende Stile entwickelt: Der Shomen -Stil, bei dem Wert auf Eleganz gelegt wird, und der

30. San Francisco Muyoshingetsu Kyudo, The Spiritual Path Of Archery kyudo, the way of the bow as taught by Sagino Shihan, is a path of selfrealization. It reveals the truth and wisdom at the bottom of your heart. http://www.kyudo-spiritual-path.org/

31. Heijoshin Kyudojo - UK KYUDO kyudo (Japanese Kyubow. Do a way or moral discipline) is the oldest of Japan s traditional martial arts. For several hundred years it has served as the http://www.heijoshin.com/

[login] Site navigation: Home Calendar Location Shaho-Kun ... Sitemap Kyudo, the Way of the Bow. Kyudo (Japanese: Kyu:bow. Do: a way or moral discipline) is the oldest of Japan's traditional martial arts. For several hundred years it has served as the ideal expression of Japanese culture. Throughout history there has never been another culture that has so closely linked the act of shooting the bow with the condition of the human spirit. Kyudo is rich in history and tradition. The bow has been used for a variety of purposes; hunting, war, and courtly games and rituals, religious ceremonies and contests of skill. Many of these games and rituals survive to this day. Indeed, even today the traditional Sumo dojo is blessed at the beginning of a tournament by the waving over it of a Japanese bow and the bow is also one of the symbols of the Yokozuna or grand champions. The bow is no longer a practical weapon or hunting tool. Today Kyudo is practised primarily as a method of physical, spiritual and self-development. The practice of Kyudo requires of the student self -control and a developing insight into the complex interplay between mind and body. As with, say yoga or tai-chi, mastery of the outward forms leads to greater awareness of the true unity of the physical, emotional and mental foundation of our lives. It has a sporting aspect but is not a sport. It has a spiritual aspect but is not a religion. It is a physical discipline with a powerful psychological and emotional power. This diversity provides a means for balancing these very different dimensions of human life within a single activity.

32. Home Page An affiliate of Daihonzan Chozenji/International Zen Dojo in Honolulu, Hawaii, offers kyudo besides Rinzai Zen training. http://www.cbizdw.org/

Chozen-ji Betsuin/International Zen Dojo of Wisconsin Chozen-ji Betsuin/International Zen Dojo of Wisconsin provides a place of Rinzai Zen training open to any person committed to realizing his/her True Self through rigorous mind/body discipline. We are an affiliate of Daihonzan Chozen-ji/International Zen Dojo in Honolulu, Hawaii, which was founded in 1979 by Omori Sogen Rotaishi. The Chozen-ji lineage of Zen emphasizes the integration of traditional Zen training with training in the martial and fine arts.

33. Kyudo In Japan kyudo, also known as kyujutsu, is the budo of Japanese archery. Compared to other popular budos of today, kyudo has evolved very little from its original http://web.mit.edu/21f.066/www/mhori/kyudo.html

Kyudo in Japan Kyudo, also known as kyujutsu, is the budo of Japanese archery. Compared to other popular budos of today, kyudo has evolved very little from its original form. It was developed during the feudal period, and was made popular as a sport in 1949 with the founding of the Japan Kyudo Federation. In a contest, a competitor shoots an arrow at a target 28 to 60 meters away. The bow they use is about 2.21 meters long, and is made from wood and bamboo glued together. The winner of the match is the one who hits the target with the greatest number of arrows. Kyudo puts great emphasis on form, unlike Western archery. There are about 500,000 kyudo archers and about 2,500 kyudo facilities in Japan today. Back to Budo

34. Seishinkan Kyudo A dojo in Palo Alto, contact information and some links. Texts on The Principles of Training and Kokoro no Yoi . http://homepage.mac.com/aep/Seishinkan/Kyudo.html

Seishinkan Kyudojo Dojo: 1455 64th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608 Kyudo Links The Principles of Training (Book) Kokoro No Yoi (tanslation) KYUDO - THE WAY OF THE BOW K yudo, the Way of the Bow, is one of Japan's oldest and most honored martial traditions. Over the course of Japanese history and under the influence of Shinto beliefs, Confucian morality, and Buddhist philosophy (including, but not limited to, Zen), the technique of archery flowered into the art of kyudo, where archery is practiced as a Way of seishin tanren , or "spiritual forging." The diligent practice of kyudo provides both healthful exercise and a way for cultivating self-awareness and spiritual maturity, eventually leading to the realization of "Shin Zen Bi", or "Truth, Goodness and Beauty" in the life of the archer. These qualities make kyudo an ideal way for modern people to maintain their physical and spiritual health and composure in an increasingly hectic world. Today, kyudo is practiced worldwide by more than half a million people. Kyudo classes are held under the guidance of Mr. Earl Hartman, who holds a 5th degree rank

35. Deutscher Kyudo Bund E.V. - Informationen über Japanisches Bogenschießen Translate this page Der nationale deutsche Fachverband (der EKF und ANKF angeschlossen). Die strukturierte Website bietet eine Einführung in kyudo und die Stilrichtungen http://www.kyudo.de/

36. Shingetsu Kyudokai Our website is intended to bring you the latest information on practice at our dojo as well as some interesting things about kyudo, and kyudo history. http://www.mindspring.com/~kyudo/

Welcome to the homepage of Shingetsu Kyudokai, a school of Traditional Japanese Archery in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. Our website is intended to bring you the latest information on practice at our dojo as well as some interesting things about Kyudo, and Kyudo history. Contacts and Links Website Problems? Email Webmaster

37. Www.kyudo.it: Home Translate this page kyudo ( la via dell arco ). ( the Way of the Bow ). Yumi No Kokoro Versione pdf kyudo Manuale Tecnico - Vers. pdf. http://www.kyudo.it/

Seminari Heki-ToRyu Italia - English Italiano Kyudo ( la via dell'arco ) ( the Way of the Bow ) Yumi No Kokoro Versione pdf Kyudo Manuale Tecnico - Vers. pdf

38. Kyudo WWW Links. The All Nippon kyudo Federation finally has an English language web page with contact information for ANKF affliated dojos here http://www.netwiz.net/~eclay/links.htm

Kyudo web pages of interest to English language readers. http://www.bukyukai.hu The Kyudo Association of Portugal has a web page at: http://www.kyudo.pt The Seishinkan dojo of Berkely California has a web page at: http://homepage.mac.com/aep/Seishinkan/Kyudo.html Mr. Charles Harper has a very nice kyudo web page with notes from his own notebook and very interesting articles on Eugen Herrigel at http://ca.geocities.com/stelgidopteryx The Takeda Horse Archery School in Japan has an English language web page at http://www.yabusame.or.jp/english/index.html The Indiana Kyudo Renmei now has a web page at: www.IndianaKyudoRenmei.org Bill Savary of the Arizona Kyudo Kai sent me this URL where the club posts information from time to time: http://www.mindspring.com/~bsavary/kyudokai.html The All Nippon Kyudo Federation finally has an English language web page with contact information for ANKF affliated dojos here: http://www.kyudo.jp/english/index.htm Mr. Charles Harper's kyudo web page can be found at: http://ca.geocities.com/stelgidopteryx

39. Kyudo Society Of Florida - Home The kyudo Society of Florida practices the art of kyudo as expressed by Kanjuro Shibata XX Sensei. We study, teach and promote kyudo as a meditation style, http://www.kyudoflorida.org/

ACTIVITIES SOCIETY KYUDO Our group practices the art of Kyudo as expressed by Kanjuro Shibata XX Sensei, bowmaker to the Emperor of Japan. As part of our practice, we study, teach and promote Kyudo as a meditation style, or heart practice. Receive timely updates about our weekly practices or special events with our e-mail lists For information about Kyudo practice in Florida, please contact Doug Morin, instructor: writeEmail(dm_contact); writeToDoc(ih_credit); writeToDoc(cr_notice);

40. Jinko Kyudojo • Santa Fe's Zen Archery Dojo kyudo, the Way of the Bow, is one of the oldest arts in the Japanese tradition of contemplative warriorship. Jinko kyudojo is the only Zen Archery dojo in http://www.jinkokyudojo.com/

"Kyudo is not just about drawing the bow and the shichido, seven coordinations are not all that are being asked of you. Rather, within this practice, to acquire a good heart, and to achieve dignity in one's shooting is what is sought." Kyudo , the Way of the Bow, is one of the oldest arts in the Japanese tradition of contemplative warriorship. Working with the precision of the form, a natural process gradually unfolds in which the practitioner has the opportunity to see his or her mind at the moment of the arrow's release. This distinguishes Kyudo from sports archery where competition to hit the target is the goal. Kyudo is a long-term discipline of synchronizing body and mind to ultimately connect with one's warrior heart. We offer regular weekly Kyudo classes in meditation, equipment care and several elaborate archery forms. They are taught in a simple and thoughtful way to ensure that the student will become adept in the Kyudo forms and well-grounded in the principles from which they derive.

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