Kyudo − The way of the bow

  • 11 months ago
Kyudo − The way of the bow

Kyudo is a martial art using the bow, but unlike other kinds of archery, the real aim is far more than merely hitting a target, and the bows have no sights. Focused on achieving correct posture and stance, with total awareness of oneself, the spirit of Kyudo is expressed by the term mushin – pure mind free from all distracting thoughts. To enter this state requires long and continuous training, and in Kyudo competitions, although points are scored by hitting the target, judges place more emphasis on good stance and calmness of spirit. Kyudo is the Japanese martial art most often compared to Zen.

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