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Kyūdō is based on kyūjutsu ("art of archery"), which originated with the samurai class of feudal Japan. [1] In 1919, the name of kyūjutsu was officially changed to kyūdō , and following the example of other martial arts that have been systematizing for educational purposes, kyūdō also reorganized and integrated various forms of shooting ...
Archery was seen as a good way for instilling the necessary principles for a samurai warrior. Zen became a major element in both foot and mounted archery as it also became popular among the samurai in every aspect of their life during the Kamakura period. Yabusame as a martial art helped a samurai learn concentration, discipline, and refinement.
The 2025 Archery World Cup, also known as the Hyundai Archery World Cup for sponsorship reasons, is the 19th edition of the international archery circuit organised annually by World Archery. The 2025 World Cup consist of five events, and will run from 8 April to TBD.
Kyūjutsu (弓術) ("art of archery") is the traditional Japanese martial art of wielding a bow as practiced by the samurai class of feudal Japan. [1] Although the samurai are perhaps best known for their swordsmanship with a katana (), kyūjutsu was actually considered a more vital skill for a significant portion of Japanese history.
Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵, c. 1584 – 13 June 1645), [1] was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist, and writer who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 duels (next is 33 by Itō Ittōsai). [2]
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The contest originated in the late 16th century [1] dating back to 1606 when a samurai named Asaoka Heibei is said to have shot 51 arrows in rapid succession down the length of the veranda. [2] In the beginning, archers shot arrows from the southern end of the veranda to the northern end where a curtain -like ornament was erected as a target .
Tsujigiri (辻斬り or 辻斬, literally "crossroads killing") is a Japanese term for a practice when a samurai, after receiving a new katana or developing a new fighting style or weapon, tests its effectiveness by attacking a human opponent, usually a random defenseless passer-by, in many cases during night time. [1]