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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, we 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 held annually.

2)      Observe the regular class at least once.  (Free)


*Next Beginner course will be in  2025. (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.


Choose three finger hard wrist glove, if there are choices.
Let us know if you have any questions.


Kyudo Terms for Beginners
Yumi
Haya
Otoya
Honza
Shai
Torikake
Tenouchi
Toriyumi no Shisei

Hassetsu
Ashibumi    
Douzukuri
Yugamae
Uchiokoshi
Hikiwake
Kai   
Hanare
Zanshin

Bow
First Arrow
Second Arrow
Starting Line
Shooting Line
Gripping the String with Glove Hand
Gripping the Bow with Left Hand
Basic posture when Holding Bow and Arrows

Eight Stages Of Shooting
Footing
Forming The Body
Readying The Bow
Raising The Bow
Drawing
Full Draw
Release
Remaining Spirit

 
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