New York New Jersey Kyudo Kai
New Student Guidelines
Observing the practice
We always welcome people who would like to observe our practice. Although it is not required to notify your visit, I would recommend contact us to confirm the class schedule. Observing our practices is free of charge.
Participating in the practice
Students who have previous experience in practicing Kyudo can participate the regular classes at any time.
Students who is younger than 15 years old will not be accepted for safety reasons.
Students who is between 15 and 18 years old need to have their parent's accompany.
Students who have no (or very little) experience in Kyudo need to complete the following requirements before participating in the regular classes:
1) Complete the beginner course with 5 classes held semi-annually. Required to attend the 1st class and minimum 3 classes of the rest of the 4 classes. First class is $20 per person. At the second class, pay the beginner course fee of $50 for the rest of the course.
2) Observe the regular class at least once. (Free)
*Next Beginner course starts in winter 2015/2016. (Details will be posted on events page.)
*If you have some experience in practicing Kyudo but no sure you are required to participate beginner course, please contact me with information including 1) when and where you practiced Kyudo and 2) how long (period) and how often you have practiced Kyudo.
Contact: info@nynjkyudo.org
Kyudo Equipment
You don't need any equipments to participate the beginner course. You can share our equipments at our regular classes. First thing I recommend you to purchase is "Yugake" glove. Because it will take a couple of weeks or months to get it, I recommend you to order once you become sure that you will continue to practice Kyudo. Here are the websites you can order your glove.
http://www.sambu-kyugu.com/
http://www.kyudo.com/asahiam.html
Choose three finger hard wrist glove, if there are choices.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Contact: info@nynjkyudo.org
Kyudo Terms for Beginners
| Yumi | Bow |
| Haya | First Arrow |
| Otoya | Second Arrow |
| Honza | Starting Line |
| Shai | Shooting Line |
| Torikake | Gripping the String with Glove Hand |
| Tenouchi | Gripping the Bow with Left Hand |
| Toriyumi no Shisei | Basic posture when Holding Bow and Arrows |
| Hassetsu | Eight Stages Of Shooting |
| Ashibumi |
Footing |
| Douzukuri |
Forming The Body |
| Yugamae | Readying The Bow |
| Uchiokoshi |
Raising The Bow |
| Hikiwake |
Drawing |
| Kai | Full Draw |
| Hanare | Release |
| Zanshin | Remaining Spirit |