The human and the animal mind. “Thinking” and “reacting.” In kyudo there is a lot of talk about meaning and theory. The questions we ask are based upon a lot of “why”s and “how”s. “Why do we do this movement?” “How does this activity affect my life?” These types of questions are important to kyudo,… Continue reading The Human and Animal Mind in Kyudo
Aren’t you all forgetting one of the most important training aspects to kyudo??? BEER! Seriously, it has to do with being able to do our best in tournaments and tests, or anytime really. So in order to you to fully realize your potential, drink beer. What it really has to do with is heijoushin, which… Continue reading Beer Training in Kyudo
“8 second zanshin. 8 second zanshin. 8 second zanshin …” Hold the full draw for eight seconds, and focus on the final zanshin posture to ensure complete release of the arrow. This is my mantra, and it helps to reduce nervousness and build consistency. I decided to repeat and focus on this mantra in my… Continue reading Reducing Nervousness and Building Consistency
自信よりも平常心。 じしんよりもへいじょうしん。 Jishin yori mo heijoushin. Not confidence, but your normal relaxed mind. This is what’s important in kyudo, and what you can learn at tournaments. It occured to me this morning when I was talking to someone at kyudo this morning. She asked me, “How was the tournament?” “I did horrible.” “Even though you… Continue reading 自信よりも平常心
I learned a Japanese saying the other day: 内弁慶 うちべんけい Uchi benkei Which basically means, your tough and perfect at home, but change and can’t do anything when you go outside. I heard this in reference to kyudo when someone does really good in practice in their home dojo, but can’t do anything at tournaments.… Continue reading Lion at Home
So I went to a tournament yesterday and did horrible. So now what should I do? How should anyone reflect after a tournament? How should one reflect when they do great? Should they feel great and not worry about changing anything? How should one reflect when they do horribly? Get upset and search for answers?… Continue reading Tournament Reflections
Keep it simple, like a dog. Like a Japanese dog. Short brown hair. Perked up ears. Ready to roll. Be simple, like a dog. This will greatly improve your kyudo, or maybe just mine. I was gifted this cool little dog clip to go on my bowstring. It’s kawaii, cute, which is I think is… Continue reading Tournament Dog
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