Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/05/2016 - 11/06/2016
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Robert Crown Center, Hampshire College
Categories
An introduction to Kyudo & an opportunity for more experienced archers to practice indoor long distance shooting.
Saturday Workshop/Practice: 1pm – 5pm, followed by group dinner
Sunday Workshop/Practice: 10am – 5pm, lunch included
In historic times, the Japanese archer was considered the elite of the warrior class. The Japanese bow (yumi) was constructed to reliably perform accurate shots on a battlefield over great distances. The use of yumi in battle eventually became obsolete and this military archery technique (Kyūjutsu) was adapted into a method of standing meditation. The emphasis of aiming at a target is non-existent in modern forms of Japanese archery now referred to as Kyūdo, meaning the way or profound method of the bow.
Zen masters and meditation gurus have written many essays about philosophically searching for the “perfect” shot. It compels questions about the necessary state of mind, proper alignment of the body, and how one will detect the “perfect” shot, if it ever happens?
The Shuuko Hampshire Kyudojo invites you to participate in the first steps of this journey over a weekend of beginner’s instruction and training of introductory skills. More experienced students will have the chance to practice their alignment over long distance shooting and etiquette on the platform (shajo).
Shuuko class equipment will be available to use. No purchase of Kyudo equipment is necessary.
Meals:
No lunch will be provided on Saturday, but a group dinner on Saturday night will be coordinated that day. Lunch on Sunday will be catered by our local, delicious Mexican cantina and their taco truck! Hot tea and water will be available during the event. Feel free to bring your own snacks and refreshments, too.
Lodging:
As Hampshire College is in session, we cannot occupy the dorms. Overnight participants are responsible for coordinating their own lodging.
To Register:
Select your ticket type, below, to reserve your space at the event. Payment will be accepted at the event via cash or check.
If you have any questions, contact us at info@shuuko.org.
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.