Kyudo by Jordan Augusto (On Demand)

Jordan Augusto presents the art of Kyudo, the traditional Japanese martial art of archery. Rarely practiced outside Japan, Kyudo combines centuries of martial tradition with refined technique, discipline, and spiritual focus.

This comprehensive instructional program explores the complete shooting ceremony through the Eight Stages of Shooting (Hassetsu):

• Ashibumi – Establishing the stance
• Dozukuri – Aligning the body and finding balance
• Yugamae – Preparing the bow
• Uchiokoshi – Raising the bow
• Hikiwake – Drawing the bow
• Kai – Full draw and expansion
• Hanare – Releasing the arrow
• Zanshin – Remaining spirit and continued awareness

Each movement flows seamlessly into the next, creating a continuous cycle that embodies the essence of Kyudo. Performed with deep respect for tradition, this disciplined practice seeks perfect unity between the archer, the bow, and the arrow. Through proper form, concentration, and spirit, the practitioner strives to transcend distraction and achieve a state of complete harmony.

Language: This video is only in Spanish.