Japanese Bow: Shooting the Yumi

This video completes the series of yumi-making videos by showing form and function. The video shows the final stage of creating a yumi, namely bringing it to life through its use. The style of shooting you see is known as kyudo, This is a practice shot.

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[zisha73]

this form is not meant for the battlefield, or even hunting. This is called "kyudo", which is a meditative technique closely tied to Buddhism. The point of this, isnt even to hit the target. This form is often compared to sitting meditation practiced by Zen Buddhists. With respect to the speed, the archer is meditating, so of course it is slow. Kyujutsu, or the military application of japanese archery is what you are confusing this with...which to my knowledge isnt really practiced anymore.

[MrByaeger]

much respect to you for practicing and preserving this fine classic form. i look forward to watching the entire series. it must be hard to endure so many ignorant comments but as the saying goes " the emptiest drum makes the loudest noise"

[2244P]

@gooz38 C'mon, man. I'm sure you can troll harder than that. You can do it. I believe in you. Even if you become infected with STD's, believe that you're not infected by it even if it's life threatening.

[jcz1996]

Kyuudo is just majestic... And beautiful form of archery, though it's not effective... But it ain't no problem, because it wasn't meant to be. By the way, what was this white creature in the background? Albino dog?

[sniperacs]

@gooz38 or that guy you might be higly skilled martial art expert and look like virgin in the eyes of ignorant dumb fuck ;]

[sniperacs]

to any ignorant ppl posting here :D

please dont post crap about thing you cant comprehand ;]

[gooz38]

if you dress up and shoot a bow like that..... you might be a virgin

[robbieatvic]

Im interested in the military applications of this bow, can anyone tell me what was the standard draw weight for war and what was the standard arrow weight. Could a military bow and arrow punch through japanese armour?

[MakoGryphon]

@legorider135 yea its a dog

[diegomansi]

sorry sir... the black t-shirt ruin all the etiquette

[lancesculptor]

what is the pull weight on that bow? good show of dicipline and respect for the art. ignore the negative comments and keep practicing.