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Re: Fight For Your Academy - who do you represent?
By: Knight of Annwn Date: September 25, 2017, 10:37 pm
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[size=14pt]What is Kyudo?
Kyudo, which literally means The Way of the Bow, is considered
by many to be the purest of all the martial ways. In the past,
the Japanese bow was used for hunting, war, court ceremonies,
games, and contests of skill. The original word for Japanese
archery was kyujutsu (bow technique) which encompassed the
skills and techniques of the warrior archer. Some of the ancient
schools, known as ryu, survive today, along with the ancient
ceremonies and games, but the days where the Japanese bow was
used as a weapon are long past. Modern kyudo is practiced
primarily as a method of physical, moral, and spiritual
development.
No one knows exactly when the term kyudo came into being but it
was not until the late nineteenth century when practice centered
almost exclusively around individual practice that the term
gained general acceptance. The essence of modern kyudo is said
to be synonymous with the pursuit of truth, goodness, and
beauty.
Truth in kyudo is manifested in shooting that is pure and
right-minded, where the three elements of attitude, movement,
and technique unite in a state of perfect harmony. A true shot
in kyudo is not just one that hits the center of the target, but
one where the arrow can be said to exist in the target before
its release.
Goodness encompasses such qualities as courtesy, compassion,
morality, and non-aggression. In kyudo, goodness is shown by
displaying proper attitude and behavior in all situations. A
good kyudo archer is a person who maintains his or her composure
and grace even in times of great stress or conflict.
Beauty both enhances life and stimulates the spirit. In kyudo,
truth and goodness, themselves, are considered beautiful. Beauty
can also be found in the exquisite grace and artistry of the
Japanese bow and the elegance of the traditional archer's
attire. It is also present in the refined etiquette that
surrounds the kyudo ceremony. Etiquette, which is simply common
courtesy and respect for others, is an essential element of
kyudo practice.[/size]
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Re: Fight For Your Academy - who do you represent?
By: SGT Rock 1963 Date: October 1, 2017, 1:24 pm
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AHhh Team, "Judo-San" :bash:
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