Kyudo: The Way of the Bow is the authoritative guide to the technique and philosophy of the ancient art of Japanese archery.
Hoff has been a leading figure in kyudo for several decades in Germany, where he teaches the art at the University of Hamburg and the Freie Hochschule Hamburg..
About the Author: Feliks F.
For more advanced students, Hoff includes a list of examination requirements and offers advice on teaching beginners.
He also provides exercises for aiming and target shooting and lists common mistakes in form, technique, and concentration along with pointers on how to correct them.
Hoff presents the basic techniques of the Heki school of kyudo in step-by-step photographs.
The author, Feliks Hoff, a kyudo practitioner for over thirty years, gives a historical and philosophical view of the art and offers practical exercises for cultivating the proper mindset for each shot; detailed instruction on proper form and technique; an overview of the etiquette, dress, and ceremonial aspects of kyudo; and a survey of the various types of equipment used.
This detailed, clearly written guide is an indispensable reference for kyudo students and an excellent sourcebook for anyone interested in the history of archery or warfare.
Influenced by Shintoism and Zen, kyudo is a path of self-development and meditation that requires the archer to cultivate precision, a clear mind, and freedom from fear.
Originally a samurai discipline, kyudo integrates technical skill with the development of a completely focused and disciplined mind.
Kyudo: The Way of the Bow is the authoritative guide to the technique and philosophy of the ancient art of Japanese archery
