Correct Kyudo DVD by Ken Kurosomi & Jessica Gerrity
Correct Kyudo DVD by Ken Kurosomi & Jessica Gerrity

Correct Kyudo DVD by Ken Kurosomi & Jessica Gerrity

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This DVD carefully explains the flow of the Eight Stages of Shooting (Ashibumi, Dozukuri, Yugamae, Uchiake, Hikiwake, Kai, Hanare, Zanshin), the fundamentals of Kyudo, while detailing the causes and effective corrections for the three major bad habits (Hayake, Motare, Fukō). It also proposes four types of variant targets (Waribiki, Kōhakuteki, Sankō, Jūōteki) for ongoing training to improve habits. From beginners to long-time practitioners, all Kyudo enthusiasts can enjoyably enhance their skills. A practical disc to fully savor the essence of Kyudo.

Contents

  • Chapter 1: Eight Stages of Shooting ~Learn the Basics of Technique~ Ashibumi, Dozukuri, Yugamae, Uchiake, Hikiwake, Kai, Hanare, Zanshin
  • Chapter 2: Causes and Correction of Bad Habits ~To Become Skilled~ Three Major Bad Habits (Hayake, Motare, Fukō) · Aiming and Arrow Placement (Missing Up/Down · Missing Left/Right · Arrow Path and Target Hole) · Hanare and Zanshin
  • Chapter 3: Common Questions and Answers on Shooting Technique Tenouchi (Correct Form and Creation) · String Sound · Hanare (Torikake · Nobiai)
  • Chapter 4: Kyu Games ~For Enjoyable Continuation~ Waribiki · Kōhakuteki · Sankō (Shooting Upward Targets) · Jūōteki (Vertical Line · Horizontal Line)

Also includes Booklet: "Practical Checklist & Supplementary Materials"!

Instructor/Supervisor: Ken Kurosumi Honorary Professor, Tohoku Gakuin University. Director, Date Inzai-ha Kyujutsu Research Society. Dojo Master, Heki-ryu Inzai-ha Nashiwari Kyudojo. Born 1956 in Miyagi Prefecture. Began Kyudo in high school. Taught Kyudo in Europe from 1979, serving as seminar instructor in Germany, Italy, Finland, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia. Recipient, German Kyudo Federation Gold Pin Award. Co-author: "Kyugu Trivia Encyclopedia" (Nihon Bungeisha). Author of DVD: "Heki-ryu Inzai-ha Kyujutsu".

Demonstrator: Jessica Gerrity Vice President, Kyudo group "Yumi to Zen (You Me and Zen)". From New Zealand, living in Japan 22 years, resides in Saitama City, mother of 3. Talent, martial artist, Saitama Prefecture PR Ambassador, Love Saitama Ambassador, writer, Japanese traditional culture researcher. Graduated from University of Auckland Graduate School of Urban Planning; came to Japan for work (English teacher). Currently promotes Japanese martial arts and traditional culture worldwide via talent activities and SNS. Hobbies: Kyudo, Naginata, Kyuba, Shihanki, Japanese-style horsemanship.

Language: Japanese

Run Time: 1 hour & 15 min.

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Note: This is a presale DVD and expected to ship in early Feb 2026.