Winning Kyudo: 50 Secrets to 100% Accuracy Book by Jun Fukuro (Preowned)

Master the Eight Steps of Archery and Strengthen Your Technique!

Learn the tips and techniques from equipment selection to training methods and mental preparation, all aimed at achieving stable and accurate shots!

Insights from the Supervising Expert

The charm of kyudo (Japanese archery) often lies in the exhilaration of hitting the target. For beginners, the sound, the feel, and the excitement of hitting the target are unforgettable moments. However, this is just a part of kyudo's appeal. As you advance, you'll discern whether the arrow hit the target by chance or through proper technique. Mastering the "Eight Steps of Shooting" is crucial for this. As you progress, you'll also seek to develop character and virtue.

The phrase "seisha hitchu" (correct shooting, certain hit) in kyudo signifies that shooting with the correct form will inevitably result in hitting the target. Beyond this, it also means that when mind and form are unified, the results will naturally follow. Thus, honing both technique and spirit is essential for consistent and accurate shooting.

I hope this book helps readers understand and appreciate the true charm and depth of kyudo.

Jun Fukuro, Former Coach of Ritsumeikan University Kyudo Club

Main Contents

Part 1: Mindset for Kyudo Mastery

• Always aim with "seisha hitchu" in mind
• Engage with kyudo wholeheartedly
• Understand the steps to improvement
• Adhere to manners to achieve ideal form

Part 2: Selecting Archery Equipment

• Understand the roles of archery equipment
• Learn about the materials and parts of bows
• Choose bows based on arrow length
• Maintain equipment for optimal performance

Part 3: Understanding the Eight Steps of Shooting

• Learn shooting form through the Eight Steps of Shooting diagram
• Start from the posture of holding the bow to the foot placement
• Adopt a stance with the Threefold Alignment in mind
• Create the Fivefold Alignment in the stance

Part 4: Balancing Mental and Physical Form

• Align mind and form
• Utilize arm and shoulder muscles
• Maintain correct bow posture
• Keep the arrow parallel to the floor

Part 5: Kyudo Training

• Stretch muscles for flexibility
• Strengthen the upper body
• Practice movements without holding a bow
• Draw the bow without nocking an arrow

Part 6: Preparing for Competitions

• Focus on effort over results
• Incorporate three types of training progressively
• Prepare thoroughly for the next day
• Create a focused environment for aiming at the target

This book is a revised edition of the 2016 publication 'Winning Kyudo: 50 Points for Hitting 100 out of 100 Arrows', updated and corrected for release.

128 pages.

Language: Japanese