#Kyudo is a martial art using the bow, but unlike other kinds of archery, the real aim is far more than merely hitting a target, and the bows have no sights. Focused on achieving correct posture and stance, with total awareness of oneself, the #spirit of Kyudo is expressed by the term mushin – pure mind free from all distracting thoughts. To enter this state requires long and continuous training, and in Kyudo competitions, although points are scored by hitting the target, judges place more empha

Sophisticated beauty and principle of KYUDO KYUDO World Cup champion : Fujino Sayuri Ms. Sayuri Fujino, a member of the Kurume Kyudo Federation, Fukuoka Prefecture, took first place in the individual match of the 2014 Kyudo World Cup, drawing a very high-powered bow in spite of her small figure. The teacher at the local elementary school has practiced kyudo almost daily for brushing up her technique. The world champion with a great triumph now introduces how she has led her life with kyudo as we