21. Kendo, Iaido, Katana, Aikido And All Other Budo Online Store - Tozando Online Sh kyudo, the Way of the Bow, is the oldest of Japan s traditional martial arts. The bow has been used in Japan since prehistoric times. http://www.tozandoshop.com/category_s/4.htm

KENDO IAIDO AIKIDO KYUDO ... YOROI Search Currency Converter Australian Dollar British Pound Canadian Dollar Euro Japanese Yen US Dollar Please read this note before using it Contact Us En Français En Español ... In Italiano Look for the logo for the worldwide free shipping! You are here: Home KYUDO Yumi Ya ... Miscellaneous Kyudo, the Way of the Bow, is the oldest of Japan's traditional martial arts. The bow has been used in Japan since prehistoric times. From the fourth to the ninth century, close contacts between China and Japan had a great influence on Japanese archery, especially the Confucian belief that through a person's archery their true characters could be determined. Over hundreds of years archery was influenced by the Shinto and Zen Buddhist religions along with the pressing practical requirements of warriors. Court nobles concentrated on ceremonial archery while the warrior class emphasized kyujutsu, the martial technique of using the bow in actual warfare. With the introduction of firearms the bow as a weapon was neglected and almost died out all together until Honda Toshizane, a kyudo instructor at Tokyo Imperial University, combined elements of the warrior style and the court ceremonial style into a hybrid style which ultimately became known as the Honda Ryu (Honda martial school). This style found great favor with the general public and he is generally credited with saving Japanese Archery from oblivion. With the American occupation banning all martial art instruction, Kyudo, as opposed to kyujutsu, became widely practiced and the Zen Nihon Kyudo Federation (All Japan Kyudo Federation) was established in 1953, publishing the standard kyudo textbook called the Kyohon, and overseeing Kyudo development both in Japan and internationally up to the present time.

22. 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

23. Deutscher Kyudo Bund Translate this page Die Website des Deutschen kyudo Bunds ist nach www.kyudobund.de umgezogen. Bitte korrigieren Sie Ihre Bookmarks und Links! http://members.aol.com/GBruchhaus/kyudo/

Die Website des Deutschen Kyudo Bunds ist nach www.kyudobund.de umgezogen. Bitte korrigieren Sie Ihre Bookmarks und Links!

24. Kyudo kyudo is a Japanese target archery martial art. It is a highly meditative martial art whose ultimate goals are Shin (Truth), Zen (Goodness) and Bi (Beauty). http://www.martial-way.com/kyudo.html

Kyudo "The Way of the Bow" Kyudo is a Japanese target archery martial art. It is a highly meditative martial art whose ultimate goals are Shin (Truth), Zen (Goodness) and Bi (Beauty). Styles can be divided into two broad categories, shamen uchiokoshi and shomen uchiokoshi. Shamen archers predraw the bow at an angle to the body and fix their grip on the bow before raising it. Shomen archers raise the bow straight over the head and fix their final grip on the bow in a predraw above the head. It is the oldest of Japan's traditional martial arts. The bow has been used in Japan since prehistoric times. From the fourth to the ninth century, close contacts between China and Japan had a great influence on Japanese archery, especially the Confucian belief that through a person's archery their true characters could be determined. Over hundreds of years archery was influenced by the Shinto and Zen Buddhist religions along with the pressing practical requirements of warriors. Court nobles concentrated on ceremonial archery while the warrior class emphasized kyujutsu, the martial technique of using the bow in actual warfare. With the introduction of firearms the bow as a weapon was neglected and almost died out all together until Honda Toshizane, a kyudo instructor at Tokyo Imperial University, combined elements of the warrior style and the court ceremonial style into a hybrid style which ultimately became known as the Honda Ryu (Honda martial school). With the American occupation banning all martial art instruction, traditional kyujutsu schools declined further and when the ban was lifted, Kyudo, as opposed to kyujutsu, became widely practiced. The Zen Nihon Kyudo Federation (All Japan Kyudo Federation) was established in 1953, publishing the standard kyudo textbook called the Kyohon. There now exists a European Kyudo Federation.

25. Kyudo Ed Symmes Sensei is the current chief instructor of kyudo for Big Green Drum Japanese Martial Arts. He is also the President and Chief instructor of the Bi http://www.aikidowestflorida.com/kyudo.htm

BIG GREEN DRUM JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS Home Aikido Judo Iaijitsu ... Naginata Kyudo Ed Symmes Sensei is the current chief instructor of Kyudo for Big Green Drum Japanese Martial Arts. He is also the President and Chief instructor of the Bi Toku Kyudo Kai , our sponsor dojo, located in Atlanta; Chairman and Chief Instructor of the Georgia Kyudo Renmei, Inc.; founding member and Secretary for the American Kyudo Renmei. He is a ‘Godan Renshi', a certified 5th dan and instructor, by the Zen Nihon Kyudo Renmei (Japan national kyudo organization). Ron Jones is the current instructor of the One-Step Style of Kyudo for Big Green Drum Japanese Martial Arts. He started studying Kyudo nine years ago. Kyudo , 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. The One-Step Style of Kyudo practiced in Pensacola is non-denominational. It is not a religion but is used primarily as a method of physical, moral, and spiritual development.

26. 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/

27. 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.

28. 16.25) Kyudo Contributor E.Clay Buchanan eclay.buchanan@microfocus.com) http://stason.org/TULARC/sports/martial-arts/16-25-Kyudo.html

Articles TULARC Sport Martial Arts 16.25) Kyudo stason.org Articles Development Books ... Site Map Search Favorites Free Online Books I want a better... Meta Religion StasoSphere ... MailChannels Hosted by Description This article is from the Martial Arts FAQ , by Matthew Weigel faq@idempot.net with numerous contributions by others. 16.25) Kyudo (Contributor: E.Clay Buchanan - eclay.buchanan@microfocus.com) Intro: Japanese target archery practiced as a martial art. Origin: Japan. History: Kyudo, the Way of the Bow, is the oldest of Japan's traditional martial arts. The bow has been used in Japan since prehistoric times. From the fourth to the ninth century, close contacts between China and Japan had a great influence on Japanese archery, especially the Confucian belief that through a person's archery their true characters could be determined. Over hundreds of years archery was influenced by the Shinto and Zen Buddhist religions along with the pressing practical requirements of warriors. Court nobles concentrated on ceremonial archery while the warrior class emphasized kyujutsu, the

29. Shambhala - Arts kyudo, the way of the bow, can be described as a form of standing meditation. kyudo is a form of meditation practice, not a sport and hitting the http://halifax.shambhala.org/arts_kyudo.html

Contemplative Arts Bugaku Kalapa Cha Kalapa Ikebana Kyudo ... Maitri Five Wisdom Energies photo credits: Marvin Moore Kyudo Kyudo, "the way of the bow," can be described as a form of standing meditation. Under the direction of Shibata Kanjuro Sensei and senior instructors, students learn an ancient form of Japanese archery using traditional bows. John Mills 902 852-3221, lotusmills@eastlink.ca See also www.zenko.org links I how you can help I website credits Halifax Shambhala Centre , 1084 Tower Rd., Halifax, NS, B3H 2Y5, 902 420-1118

30. Archery : Kyudo: The Art Of Japanese Archery In the realm of archery, kyudo, Japanese Archery taken into an art form, is one solid example of just how far that distinct Japanese outlook could bring http://www.linkroll.com/archery/kyudo--the-art-of-japanese-archery.php

archery Kyudo: The Art of Japanese Archery The Japanese are quite well known for doing more than what is required, not just in their work, but in practically all walks of life. This "more" doesn't necessarily mean more work, but could also mean more meaning, giving that distinct Japanese outlook, which the world has come to known. In the realm of archery, Kyudo, Japanese Archery taken into an art form, is one solid example of just how far that distinct Japanese outlook could bring something "trivial" to. As a form of martial art, the Japanese Archery is classified to be modern. The name Kyudo literally translates to way of the bow, and is seen as an avenue for meditation to take place. Like all Japanese Martial Arts, Japanese Archery is embodied by a philosophy, one which is calming. Approximate estimations to the number of Kyudo practitioners are known to reach half a million in population, with many getting actively involved into the activity. Japanese Archery holds no specific views towards the ideal age or gender which could define a Kyudo practitioner. Regardless of gender or age, the art of Japanese Archery could be learned and/or mastered by anyone. As noted, Japanese Archery boasts to have a philosophical sense, attracting many practitioners into it for the moral and spiritual development which could be gained from the activity. But of course, many are into Kyudo not just for these factors, but also for the discipline involved in making more accurate marksmen out of a Kyudo practitioner.

31. 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

32. Budovideos.com - Kyudo Books One Arrow, One Life is the ultimate study of kyudo (the art of traditional Japanese archery) and its relation to the ideals and practice of Zen Buddhism. http://www.budovideos.com/shop/customer/home.php?cat=393

33. Kyudo WRB Acker Book Fundamentals of Japanese Archery, WRB Acker 1937. http://www.artsofthesamurai.com/Acker/html/acker.html

Back Up Next Toshisuke Nasu and William R.B. Acker The Fundamentals of Japanese Archery In 1937 Mr. Acker published a book called " The Fundamentals of Japanese Archery ", and thus being the first American and maybe the first Westerner to write about kyudo in English. This book maybe not as famous as "Zen in the Art of Archery", by prof Herrigel, but certainly deserves its place among western Kyudo literature: it gives much technical information has nice photos and beautiful hand colored drawings. The original book was privately published in "handwritten form" in a very limited edition (maybe 5 copies), since then it has been (incomplete and without permission) reprinted twice. Mrs. Acker - van Eijk (mr Acker's widow) has kindly given the personal copy of mr Acker and permission to share this book in its original form with the world: To download the original book in PDF-format (2.8 Mb) click on the image. W.R.B Acker (1937) Fundamentals of Japanese Archery Information and comments are welcome. Mail to theo@artsofthesamurai.com

34. South Carolina Kyudo Renmei The South Carolina kyudo Renmei (federation) is the governing body for kyudo in South Carolina. We are a charter member of the American kyudo Renmei and http://www.sckyudo.com/

The South Carolina Kyudo Renmei (Home) (About Kyudo) (Contact) (Notebook) ... (Members) The Greater Southeastern Kyudo Alliance recently held its inaugural seminar. Pictured are some of the participants enjoying lunch. Kyudoka from South Carolina, Georgia and Florida participated. For information on future seminars contact sckyudo@aol.com Last updated: 03/08/08 You are visitor number Thank you for visiting our site

35. Kyudo: The Art Of Japanese Archery kyudo is a form of archery that originated in Japan . It is perhaps the only kind of archery, which could be termed, a Spiritual Archery. http://kapio.kcc.hawaii.edu/archive/v37/23/kyudo.html

Kyudo: The Art of Japanese Archery By Payton Cannon Kyudo is a form of archery that originated in Japan . It is perhaps the only kind of archery, which could be termed, a "Spiritual Archery." Heavily influenced by Zen Buddhism and Shintoism, its objective may be said to be much different than what you probably consider shooting arrows to be all about. This is a case where hitting the target is considered a means to an end, an end consisting of discipline and peace of mind. For this reason there are certain rituals involved with Kyudo, which go beyond the realms of a typical sport activity. Precise mental preparation and state while practicing are important concerns. To practice Kyudo, one need not be a member of any particular faith or church, but a strong desire to learn about the art and about oneself and plenty of patience is required. Mizue Hasegawa comes from a long line of Kyudo archers. She is a fourth generation practitioner where her family traditionally made arrows for the Tokugawa Shogunate, an era in Japanese history ranging from 1603 to 1868. "When I was growing up, bows and arrows were toys for me," Hasegawa said. "I officially started taking Kyudo when I was 13 years old. Kyudo is one of the ways that I can represent myself as Japanese and also as a descendent of the Hasegawa family. I can apply all the discipline to actual life."

36. Kyudo Mugen Karate & Kobudo Dojo Located in Mendon, Massachusetts. Includes news, schedule, class descriptions, instructor profiles, lineage, Hilga family profile, katas, technique, http://www.kyudokan-usa.org/

Dojo Kyudokan Kobudo Store ... Contactenos KyudoMugen 45 Hamilton St. Southbridge, MA 01550 No matter what personal goals you set for you or your child's development, be it self-discipline; self-control; self-confidence; physical fitness; self-defense; or others, we're confident we'll exceed your every expectation of what a true martial arts school is all about - your success! Student must NEVER use their skills in an aggressive or imprudent manner, in or out of the Dojo! We are... Ms. Ivana Meyer is the 2003/ 2001 World Champion in Karate and has achieved the following successes in our field First Place: 2003 World Championship Uechi Ryu , Plymouth , MA. First Place: 2001 Traditional Okinawan Rengokai Karate-do/Kobudo, World Championship, Atlanta , Georgia First Place: Pan-American Championship of Karate Do. Traditional International Karate Association (IKA), Buenos Aires First Place: Third Place: Hand-to-Hand Combat Competition Team, World Competition WKC (World Karate Confederation), Aberdeen Fifth Place: Individual, World Competition WKC (World Karate Confederation), Aberdeen First Place: First Place: Copa River Plate Competition - Hand-to-Hand Combat Competition (2000).

37. Kyudo At Isseikan On Flickr - Photo Sharing! Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Show off your favorite photos to the world, securely and http://flickr.com/photos/13204988@N00/1153837408/

YAHOO.util.Event.addListener(window, 'load', F._window_onload); YAHOO.util.Event.addListener(window, 'resize', F._window_onresize); YAHOO.util.Event.addListener(window, 'blur', F._window_onblur); YAHOO.util.Event.addListener(window, 'focus', F._window_onfocus); YAHOO.util.Event.addListener(window, 'unload', F._window_onunload); You aren't signed in Sign In Help Home The Tour ... colodio's Photos kyudo at Isseikan To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player F.decorate(_ge('button_bar'), F._photo_button_bar).bar_go_go_go(1153837408, 0); F.decorate(_ge('photo_notes'), F._photo_notes).notes_go_go_go(1153837408, 'http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/1153837408_f26df74bca_t.jpg', '3.1444'); View colodio's map Taken in a place with no name (See more photos here I miss it... Comments troutfactory says: Wow.

38. Bi Toku Kyudo Kai - Symmes Sensei 1985 Began First University level kyudo instruction in America at Georgia State University Recreation Department. Discovered arrow stopping net http://www.bitokukyudo.org/sensei.html

home beauty bi toku news ... schedule sensei stone path design by Jan Edwin C. Symmes Co-founder Georgia Kyudo Kai, 1984 1985 - Began First University level Kyudo instruction in America at Georgia State University Recreation Department. "Discovered" arrow stopping net currently used at all American Kyudo Renmei seminars. 1986 - Invented technique for producing cardboard makiwara. Began Adult, continuing education classes at GSU. 1987 - Weekend workshop with Chris Cyders. 1988 - Weekend workshop with Ken Kushner 1988 - Attended Zen Nippon Kyudo Renmei 2 day demonstrations in Washington, DC. Instruction from Onuma Sensei and Takahashi Sensei 1988 - Began fletching arrows in the Japanese style 1989 - Received instruction from Takahashi Sensei in Kumamoto and Matsuoka Sensei in Kikuchi through generosity of Bill and Sayoko Holt, Kumamoto, Japan. Onuma Sensei in Tokyo, Japan. March 1989 - Passed Sho Dan, Tokyo, Japan October 1989 - Attended 40th Anniversary Celebration, Zen Nippon Kyudo Renmei, Tokyo, Japan. Met Dr. Ryoji Yokoyama, Kyoshi, Seventh Dan, President of Hitachi Chemical Co. 1990 - Began teaching Kyudo through Emory University Department of Lifelong Learning.

39. LIFE Voices 10: The Art Of Kyudo — Sri Chinmoy TV In this month s podcast we interview Japanese Archer Mamie Mayanaki. http://www.srichinmoy.tv/tv/233

About Help Skip to content. Skip to navigation ... Contact Sections Search Site Sri Chinmoy TV Sri Chinmoy Meditation Silence Inspiration News ... TV Archive Personal tools Log in srichinmoy.tv tv LIFE Voices 10: The Art of Kyudo LIFE Voices 10: The Art of Kyudo In this month's podcast we interview Japanese Archer Mamie Mayanaki View now: (Duration: 4:57 min) Broadcast HD 107.4 Mb Video Podcast 25.5 Mb (Quicktime 7 needed - Free Download Kyudo is not a sport, Kyudo is a Martial Art form, practised in Japan for centuries. When I was in Kamakura, I was able to visit a Kyudo Training School within one of the main temples of the town. Mamie Mayanaki from Toyko was so kind as to introduce us to this ancient art of Kyudo, where the archer is always in a meditative consciousness and follows a strict set of traditional ceremonies and guidelines. As Mamie states in her interview, you need to practise for 30 years or more to achieve perfection in this field. - Kedar Misani Subscribe Now on iTunes! CREDITS Kedar Misani Soundtrack: Parichayaka Hammerl Produced by KedarVideo, Switzerland for

40. Kyudo With The Yumi And Shinto At the request of Chancellor Wilkening of the University of California, Irvine, I delivered a lecture about Japanese kyudo and performed the Makiwara Sharei http://www.atarn.org/japanese/shinto.htm

Relationship between Japanese Kyudo and Shinto by Dr. Ryouji Yokoyama, Kyoshi, 6th Dan. published with the permission of the Author. Foreword A makiwara is a cylindrical straw bale approximately 50cm. in diameter. The sharei (formal shooting ceremony) facing a makiwara is one of the highest-status ceremonies performed at formal occasions such as dojo openings and other celebrations, along with the matomae sharei (formal shooting facing targets). This type of ceremonial shooting is usually accompanied by assistants. In order to increase the understanding of the audience, I employed two assistants who practice kyudo in the United States. The two assistants I requested were Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan from the Northern California Kyudo Federation, both being active in this area. Mr. Buchanan is an engineer hold the rank of 5th dan in kyudo. Mrs. Buchanan is a renshi (assistant instructor) 5th dan. Both have dedicated themselves to the study of Kyudo. When I performed the makiwara sharei , I set a Kamidana Ofuda (substitute god stick) from the Ise Shrine in Japan. Instead of using Osakaki (evergreen tree branches), I used evergreen tree branches from California. After performing

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

Page 2     21-40 of 66    Back | 1  | 2  | 3  | 4  | Next 20