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Seisha Hitchu

What is Seisha Hitchu?

Seisha Hitchu is a fundamental concept in Kyudo, the Japanese martial art of archery. The term can be translated as "correct shooting, certain hitting." It emphasizes that hitting the target is a natural consequence of proper technique and form. In other words, if the archer executes the shooting process correctly, the arrow will naturally hit the target.

Seisha Hitchu embodies the philosophy that the journey and the process are as important as the outcome. It encourages kyudoka (practitioners of Kyudo) to focus on perfecting their form, posture, breathing, and mental state rather than merely aiming for the target. This principle is reflective of Kyudo's deep connection to Zen Buddhism and the idea that mastery of the self leads to mastery of the bow.

Related Article: Kyudo: The Zen Art of Japanese Archery

The secret principle of martial arts is not vanquishing the attacker but resolving to avoid an encounter before its occurrence. To become the object of an attack is an indication that there was an opening in one’s guard and the important thing is to be on guard at all times.
Gichin Funakoshi

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