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Kyudo

What is Kyudo?

Kyudo is the Japanese martial art of archery, which translates to "the way of the bow." It is deeply rooted in the traditions of Japanese culture and combines physical, mental, and spiritual elements. Practitioners of Kyudo, known as kyudoka, aim to achieve not only technical proficiency but also a state of mindfulness and inner harmony. The practice involves a series of precise movements and techniques, emphasizing proper form, posture, and breathing. Kyudo is often practiced in a meditative and disciplined environment, reflecting its philosophical underpinnings that go beyond mere target shooting.

Related Article: Kyudo: The Zen Art of Japanese Archery

It's funny. When you're coming up and you're striving for your black belt it seems so, so important. I've been a black belt for over twenty years, now. I've been a black belt for longer than it took me to get to black belt: longer than it took me to get through all the other belts combined. At some point in all of that you start to realize that the belt don't actually matter. You start to realize that what matters is being on the mat. What matters is the time you get to spend with this art. The rest of it is just window dressing.
Richard Bresler

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