Kyudo The Way of the Bow

Name: Kyudo The Way of the Bow
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ISBN: 9781570628528

ISBN-10: 1570628521

ISBN-13: 9781570628528

Edition: 2002

Authors: Feliks F. Hoff

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Kyudo: The Way of the Bowis the authoritative guide to the technique and philosophy of the ancient art of Japanese archery. Originally a samurai discipline, kyudo integrates technical skill with the development of a completely focused and disciplined mind. Influenced by Shintoism and Zen, kyudo is a path of self-development and meditation that requires the archer to cultivate precision, a clear mind, and freedom from fear. This detailed, clearly written guide is an indispensable reference for kyudo students and an excellent sourcebook for anyone interested in the history of archery or warfare. The author, Feliks Hoff, a kyudo practitioner for over thirty years, gives a historical and…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/14/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5.98" wide x 8.98" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Preface



A Brief History of Kyudo


Kyudo Schools and Branch Schools



Kyudojo: The Practice Hall


The Shooting Area


The Target Zone


Recording and Announcement of Hits


Retrieving the Arrows


Shooting at the Makiwara


Other Dojo Equipment


Dojo Etiquette



The Bow


The History of the Bow


The Shape of the Bow


The Length of the Bow


Fiberglass Bows


Stringing, Evaluation, and Maintenance of Bows



The Bowstring: Tsuru


The History of the Bowstring


Handling and Care



The Glove: Yugake



Arrows: Ya


The Shaft (No)


Nocks (Hazu)


Wrappings


Feathers


Haya and Otoya


Signature


Arrowheads


Types of Arrows



Quivers



Dress



Accessories



Basic Technique of the Heki School


Preparatory Movements


Ashibumi (Stance)


Dozukuri (Balance)


Yugamae (Readying the Bow)


Uchiokoshi (Raising the Bow)


Sanbun No Ni (Second Step toward Drawing the Bow)


Tsumeai (Reaching Maximum Draw)


Nobiai (Stretching, Extending)


Yagoro (Continuation of Nobiai)


Hanare (Release)


Zanshin (Reflection)


Yudaoshi (Lowering the Bow)


About Hanare (Release)


Breathing Patterns and Rhythm of Movements


Standing and Sitting



Aiming and Target Shooting


Practical Exercises



Teaching Beginners


How to Use the Rubber Practice Bow


Phases of Practice



Correcting Common Mistakes


Common Mistakes


Problems in Correction


Mistakes in Ashibumi (1-4)


Mistakes in Dozukuri (5-13)


Mistakes in Yugamae (14-23)


Mistakes in Uchiokoshi (24-27)


Mistakes in Hikiwake (Sanbun No Ni) (28-45)


Mistakes in Tsumeai (46-51)


Mistakes in Nobiai (52-56)


Mistakes in Hanare (57-83)


Mistakes in Zanshin (84-86)


Mistakes in Concentration (87)



Competition Forms


Forms of Competition in Kyudo



Examination Forms


Rules for Examinations



Target Games: Matoasobi



Special Forms of Shooting



Yumi no Kokoro: The Mind Born of Archery


Glossary


Recommended Reading


Illustration Credits


Resources