archery. Japanese archery (Kyujutsu) is modernly used as a form of human development, unlike in the past wherein a bow was a weapon of war or hunting. Nowadays, Kyudo- “The Way of the Bow”- is considered as a martial art (DeProspero and DeProspero n.p.). Japanese archers have gone through specific and unusual training sessions in order for them to recreate the form of battle their ancestors once did with their bows. Similarly, Korean archery has a different way of inculcating the sport into their modern culture. An infamous bow company called Win&Win originated completely from South Korea, one of the homes of the world’s greatest archers. They are known for only using the best material in creating their bows and have conducted specific scientific experiments to make sure that the equipment they are promoting are of top quality (“Win&Win bow technology” 3). Naturally, with such specific computations, Korean archers would have a great advantage over their opponents in competitions. One of the most renowned Korean archers would be Kisik Lee, the coach and mentor of most Olympian gold medalists …show more content…
Hoyt Archery is one of the leading manufacturers of both compound and recurve bows, although they prioritize the manufacturing of the former rather than the latter. “For years, bowhunting has been an American tradition passed down from one generation to the next.” (Walk 1) For years, the United States has been known for its use of bows as a hunting weapon and for years, Hoyt has created bows to answer to that need. It is almost beautiful to see people promoting their heritage in such an unusual manner and yet it remains as one of the world’s leading brands for archery
In the book Learning to Bow, written by Bruce Feiler, Feiler is sent to Japan to teach Japanese students about American values, customs, and its language. Feiler discusses his life and teaching experience in Japan during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. In what became more of a learning lesson however, the author was able to understand what it truly meant to be Japanese. Feiler is better able to understand what it means to be Japanese through his immersion into Japanese society, as well as comparing his Americanized ideals with that of Japan. He is enabled through this immersion to better understand the vast similarities and differences between these two distant countries.
In 1947, the first official Bear archery Plant opened in Grayling, Michigan, where it reached over one hundred employs by 1955, and over two hundred employees in 1956. (Lattimer 361) In Grayling, Michigan, at the first Bear Archery Plant is also where many new additions were added not only to Bear Archery, but also to the hunting and archery industry itself, items such as the first special press for bow bonding, written warranty and registration papers, uni-directional glass for the bow frames, many new bows, such as the first best-selling recurve bow, the Kodiak, and many new compound bows, are all items that were first introduced by Bear Archery. (Sportsman Channel) (Lattimer 361-362)
The Bronze Bow is a well written historical fiction novel by Elizabeth George Speare and my choice for the best book of the semester. Set in the time of Jesus in Galilee, the story follows Daniel as he begins his transformation from a bitter, hard-hearted, vengeful young man into a man of compassion and understanding for others. This book demonstrates that change is a process achieved over time and through experience. For Daniel, many of these experiences challenge his long-held beliefs and cause him to rethink his preconceived perceptions. Readers who contemplate Daniel’s story will find themselves wondering about their own prejudices and perspectives.
In document C1 written by a program by PBS it says, “ The rigorous training of a Samurai began when they were Children. In their schooling they learned poetry and spiritual discipline. The young warriors studied Kendo (the art of fencing with
The seasons for bow hunting throughout the year are longer than rifle. However, some people don’t realize how hard it is to actually bow hunt. The game must be close enough for a kill shot. If it’s too far then there is no reason to take a shot. Patience is a key factor in this particular type of hunting.
As immigrants moved into North America they gradually combined European and Native American archery techniques and technology. The first archery club in America known as the United Bowmen of Philadelphia was formed in 1828. The writings of bowhunters Will and Maurice Thompson helped popularize bowhunting in the
Giving up the Gun tells the story of Japan, a highly civilized country, who possessed a highly developed technology in firearms and voluntarily chose to give up these weapons to return to a more primitive style culture. There was no real forceful abolition of firearms, but instead a slow voluntary effort and shift of mindset. Further than the story though, Giving up the Gun makes the claim that progress is not inevitable, and that we are able to control and guide its direction. Firearms were brought into Japan in the mid-1500s and actually took a while to catch on and be mass-produced.
Finale, facing the back wall there is a bow and arrow shooting demonstration going on behind a glass wall. For safety reasons this will not be an interactive demonstration, but never the less, it will be fascinating to
The training knights and samurais endured had many fundamental similarities. Of these, one of the main ones was that training began at a young age. School samurais consisted of a unique combination of physical training, poetry, and spiritual discipline. They studied Zen Buddhism, Kendo (fencing with Bamboo sticks), and the samurai code. (Document C).
It’s the 13th century and a small tribe from central Asia and they are on the rise of conquering many land vast and far. This is the Mongol that is on the rise to conquer land by traveling through Asia, the Middle east, and Eastern Asia. There territory reached from Poland to Korea and Vietnam to Syria. The Mongols was a fearsome tribe that was very barbaric. They were a tribe lead by a man named Genghis Khan a very powerful man.
Most people are in amazement, and think its different and out of this world, and others have claimed that they have tried to throw javelin, which was followed but their response “Its not easy to throw that”. The Javelin community is usually made up of six or less people depending on whether one is on a track team, or simply throwing as an independent athlete. When standing outside of the this small, yet unique discourse community one may think that throwing the javelin could be a simple task. Since my many years of throwing javelin I know the hard work and dedication that goes into becoming a quality collegiate javelin
Pike 1 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger:” (Proverbs 5:1). Anger is not always the answer to our problems. In the book, The Bronze Bow, the vengeful boy, Daniel Bar Jamin, disregarded this knowledge, and by doing so caused massive harm. Daniel and his demon possessed Sister Leah, lived in a small house with only each other for company. Leah had never proven able to accomplish regular household tasks and feared everything.
This state of detachment allows master archers to focus on the practice instead of the result desired. However, detachment does not only come from outside influences; the detachment of the self is also necessary to master the art of Japanese archery. Herrigel’s (1953) example of this is how a master only mentions to a pupil that “…all right doing is accomplished only in a state of true selflessness” (p. 29). Detaching the self from the body allows the “spirit” to control all three elements: body, bow, and arrow, forming a single cohesive entity that accomplishes the “ritual” of shooting the
One of the best days of my life was when we went deer hunting in South Dakota with my dad, brother, uncle and two cousins, but before I tell you about my trip let me tell you how it started. We left early in the morning to head to South Dakota where my cousin Jacob, who had just got a job as Game warden in Custer State Park, was taking us deer hunting. We got as far as Fargo, North Dakota when my cousin Keith asked my dad where our license were. Then to our surprise we forgot them back at home. We were lucky enough to have my two aunts and mom bring us the license because they were going to Fargo that day anyways for a girls shopping day.
In North Korea , the citizens know , learn, and see only what the dictator, Kim Kong Un, wants them to even if is untrue. The official name of North Korea is Democratic People 's Republic of Korea ( kastel) .North Korea was founded on September 8 1948 (Doe) and has a population of 24.9 million (kastel). Everyone’s knowledge is limited, and entirely controlled by the government. The government of North Korea believes that censoring every part of their society permits them complete control in guaranteeing their country 's future (Yop).