{"id":1153,"date":"2024-10-27T22:32:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T13:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/?p=1153"},"modified":"2024-11-08T23:33:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T14:33:47","slug":"kyudo-the-way-of-the-bow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/?p=1153","title":{"rendered":"Kyudo: The Way of the Bow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/61q9iRMZRKL._SL1200_-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1154\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>By Feliks F. Hoff<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>Kyudo: The Way of the Bow <\/em>offers a thorough exploration of Japanese archery, merging technical instruction with its rich philosophical heritage. Once a practice of the samurai, kyudo involves much more than just shooting arrows\u2014it\u2019s about honing precision, discipline, and a calm, fearless mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This well-structured guide is indispensable for both kyudo practitioners and those curious about the history of archery and Japan\u2019s martial traditions. Written by Feliks Hoff, a seasoned kyudo practitioner with over 30 years of experience at the time of publication, the book balances historical context, philosophical insights, and practical guidance. It provides clear, step-by-step instructions on technique, while also covering the etiquette, attire, and rituals that define kyudo as a meditative art. For more advanced students, Hoff offers exam guidelines and advice on mentoring beginners, making this a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts at all levels of kyudo practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kyudo-Way-Feliks-F-Hoff\/dp\/1570628521?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=budobooks-20&amp;linkId=b853d9fe5172d912bda3d48b0ffefe53&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/budobooks.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/click-here-to-buy-from-amazon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1062\" style=\"width:302px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>This link is for Amazon.com, but it can be purchased from most Amazon stores.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Feliks F. Hoff Kyudo: The Way of the Bow offers a thorough exploration of Japanese archery, merging technical instruction with its rich philosophical heritage. Once a practice of the samurai, kyudo involves much more than just shooting arrows\u2014it\u2019s about honing precision, discipline, and a calm, fearless mind. 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