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Archery & Martial Arts: Shared Principles in Practice
As someone who has trained for years in both archery and martial arts, I’m often struck by how much these practices mirror each other. At first glance, they might seem worlds apart — one with a bow and arrow, the other with empty hands or weapons. But if you look closely, the fundamentals overlap: stance,…
Read MoreFeedback – Fundamentals Series #12
Ok, we’ve shot the arrow at the target. What happens now? Take a couple relaxing breaths. Release any physical or mental tension related to the shot. And then take a moment to mentally review that shot. This should be an unemotional analysis; since an extreme emotional reaction (either happy or frustrated) can affect the next…
Read MoreRelease and Follow Through – Fundamentals Series #11
Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. If you have any questions about these articles or anything to do with archery, ask your instructor.…
Read MoreAiming – Fundamentals Series #10
Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. If you have any questions about these articles or anything to do with archery, ask your instructor.…
Read MoreTransfer to Hold – Fundamentals Series #9
Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. If you have any questions about these articles or anything to do with archery, ask your instructor.…
Read MoreAnchoring – Fundamentals Series #8
Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. Anchoring: The next stage of the draw, is anchoring. What do we mean by that? The simple…
Read MoreDraw – Fundamentals Series #7
Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. Drawing the arrow back is both as simple as it sounds and as complicated as the universe.…
Read MoreSet-Up – Fundamentals Series #6
Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. Set-Up: I prefer to think of this step more as set-up rather than raise the bow to…
Read MorePosture – Fundamentals Series #5
Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. Posture or Body Position in archery is important because it forms the backbone for the shot. What…
Read MoreHook and Grip – Fundamentals Series #4
Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. Our next preparation step is hook the string with the fingers of one hand and grip the…
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