Today, I want to talk about something many beginners ask me about — 矢番え (Yatsugae), the way to place the arrow on the string. It might seem like a small, simple movement — just putting the arrow onto the bow. But actually, it’s full of beauty and subtle technique. When we first start Kyudo, it’s natural to want to shoot arrow after arrow, quickly and without much thought. But over time, we discover that even this quiet, small action can shape the entire shooting process. If you’re just starting,

Japanese Archery (Kyūdō)- Archery of the samurai

Aikido Techniques: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced