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Philosophical Archery: Japanese Kyudo
from: Maxx Sports GuidesThe Japanese are known for doing more than what's required, not just in their work, but in all walks of life. This doesn't necessarily mean more work, but can simply mean more meaning, with the distinctive Japanese outlook on life.
When it comes to archery, Kyudo, Japanese Archery, when taken as an art form, is one an example of how far the Japanese outlook brings something "trivial". Japanese Archery, as a martial art, is classified as modern. Kyudo literally translates as the way of the bow, and is seen as an avenue for meditation.
Like all Japanese Martial Arts, Japanese Archery embodies a philosophy, one which is calming. Kyudo practitioners are estimated at half a million, with many actively involved in the activity. Japanese Archery holds no specific views regarding the ideal age or gender. Regardless of gender or age, the art of Japanese Archery could be learned and/or mastered by anyone.
Japanese Archery has a sense of the philosophical, attracting many practitioners due to the moral and spiritual development to be gained. Of course, many participate in Kyudo not just for the philosophy, but for the discipline required to develop more accurate marksmen out of a Kyudo practitioner.
In Kyudo, the nobiai or the action of expansion unique to Japanese Archery, is what many Kyudo practitioners strive for. The nobiai is known to result in "natural release", allowing accuracy to prevail in one's bow and arrow skills. This natural release comes from a conjunction between the spirit and the balance of the actual shooting. If done correctly, the arrow will arrive at its aimed target, with no problems.
The spiritual goal is to give yourself to the shooting with Japanese Archery.
Regarding competitions and related events, the views for Kyudo practitioners vary. Some believe that through competition, the spiritual gains which Japanese Archery provides can be achieved. Others, don't see the value of competition, since spirituality is subjective and not competitive.
In Japanese Archery, there are tones of "being one", which definitive of all that is Japanese. Indeed, when doing more that what's required, Japanese Archery is a good example.
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