I love the concept of Japanese meditative archery kyudo, but often in practice the execution is just pathetic.
So often it makes me just sick to watch it, as if they were doing the opposite of the original intent:
- wobbly grandpas and grandmas that obviously never practice anymore,
- badly choreographed and unnecessary movements such as Shinto priests carrying the bow by one end like a little baby, which may be respectful, but it is not Zen
- bad execution, terrible marksmanship, etc.
Recently, I came across a video of lovely ladies (pictures attached) doing things just perfect:
- efficient graceful movements,
- meditative mind and pose
- good marksmanship
What a joy to finally see a true art of Japanese archery! I have much to learn from them.
The art of Japanese archery is based on simple principles:
- practice a perfect form until it becomes you (muscle memory)
- practice without any unnecessary movements, good posture, efficiency of moves
- practice until hitting of the target is the outcome of your actions, not a goal
- let your mind become one with your action, no distractions
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