Kyudo is the art of Japanese archery practiced with traditional equipment and ceremony for the purposes of training the mind, body, and spirit. The bow is drawn according to a standardized form called the Shaho - Hassetsu which is designed to make drawing the bow easy while facilitating a full draw. In addition to individual practice, we shoot in a group of 3 - 5 people according to a standardized form of movement called taihai designed to exhibit harmony and coordination. The shift to the IKYF Renmei style of Kyudo happened around 2018 when Héloïse Torck began leading regular weekly practice sessions, which started the Edmonton Dojo. Since then the group has slowly continued to grow, practicing together every week and organizing yearly seminars. Thanks to the support of Capital Region Archery Club, the Edmonton Dojo is able to provide yumi (bows), ya (arrows), and kake (gloves) for beginners in addition to a regular place to practice. We welcome beginners to drop in on our regular practice (see website) to check out Kyudo and see if it is for you. If you are interested in learning Kyudo, you can join our practice to begin learning the basics.We practice at Capital Region Archery Club in Edmonton Alberta at 5618, 76 Ave NW. | Contact: |
Edmonton Japanese Community Association
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