The Way Of Archery

Author : Jie Tian,Justin Ma
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-28
Category : Archery
ISBN : 0764347918

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The Way of Archery by Jie Tian,Justin Ma Pdf

The Way of Archery provides a detailed introduction to practicing archery in the traditional Chinese military style. It explains the basics of how to shoot using the Asian thumb ring: proper posture, training regimen, equipment, and avoiding pitfalls in shooting. The thorough translation and commentary (with original and new illustrations) provide a fresh and practical perspective on Gao Ying's 1637 archery treatise (which, itself, influenced generations of archers in East Asia). The authors themselves are active practitioners of Chinese archery, having spent an endless amount of time and effort vetting their understanding of this old manual and putting its ideas into practice. Through this process, the authors have been able to make this archery text accessible to modern readers. Not only will the reader come to understand the technical side of the Way of Archery, but will connect with the philosophy and spirit of the ancient Chinese warriors.

Author : Brian J. Sorrells
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811731332

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Beginner's Guide to Traditional Archery by Brian J. Sorrells Pdf

Author Brian J. Sorrells shares his time-tested training program for developing shooting skill and provides guidance on all aspects of traditional archery, from choosing arrow shafts to entering your first tournament.

Author : Eugen Herrigel
Publisher : Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Archery
ISBN : 0140190740

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Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel Pdf

The path to achieving Zen (a balance between the body and the mind) is brilliantly explained by Professor Eugen Herrigel in this timeless account. This book is the result of the author's six year quest to learn archery in the hands of Japanese Zen masters. It is an honest account of one man's journey to complete abandonment of 'the self' and the Western principles that we use to define ourselves. Professor Herrigel imparts knowledge from his experiences and guides the reader through physical and spiritual lessons in a clear and insightful way. Mastering archery is not the key to achieving Zen, and this is not a practical guide to archery. It is more a guide to Zen principles and learning and perfect for practitioners and non-practitioners alike.

Author : Steve Ruis,Claudia Stevenson
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0736046348

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Precision Archery by Steve Ruis,Claudia Stevenson Pdf

This book tells about target shooting, field competition and bow hunting.

Author : Paulo Coelho
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593318270

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The Archer by Paulo Coelho Pdf

From the #1 best-selling author of The Alchemist comes an inspiring story about a young man seeking wisdom from an elder, and the practical lessons imparted along the way. Includes stunning illustrations by Christoph Niemann. “A novelist who writes in a universal language.” —The New York Times In The Archer we meet Tetsuya, a man once famous for his prodigious gift with a bow and arrow but who has since retired from public life, and the boy who comes searching for him. The boy has many questions, and in answering them Tetsuya illustrates the way of the bow and the tenets of a meaningful life. Paulo Coelho's story suggests that living without a connection between action and soul cannot fulfill, that a life constricted by fear of rejection or failure is not a life worth living. Instead one must take risks, build courage, and embrace the unexpected journey fate has to offer. With the wisdom, generosity, simplicity, and grace that have made him an international best seller, Paulo Coelho provides the framework for a rewarding life: hard work, passion, purpose, thoughtfulness, the willingness to fail, and the urge to make a difference.

Author : Simon Needham
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781847974655

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Archery by Simon Needham Pdf

Written by an acknowledged expert, this invaluable book is aimed at archers of all levels, from those starting out in the sport to those taking part in competitions at the highest level. The author analyses shooting techniques and tuning, and also emphasizes the development of mental toughness; he argues that this goes hand in hand with the mastery of the physical aspects of the sport. This comprehensive guide to shooting covers: how to get started in archery, the costs involved, choosing and using equipment and the basics of shooting; setting up your equipment and initial tuning; the biomechanics of shooting; the tactics and preparation work involved in archery competitions; physical fitness, nutrition and psychology; arrow selection and preparation; making bowstrings; shooting techniques, improving performance and the fine-tuning of equipment.

Author : John Stevens
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007-02-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834827233

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Zen Bow, Zen Arrow by John Stevens Pdf

Here are the inspirational life and teachings of Awa Kenzo (1880–1939), the Zen and kyudo (archery) master who gained worldwide renown after the publication of Eugen Herrigel's cult classic Zen in the Art of Archery in 1953. Kenzo lived and taught at a pivotal time in Japan's history, when martial arts were practiced primarily for self-cultivation, and his wise and penetrating instructions for practice (and life)—including aphorisms, poetry, instructional lists, and calligraphy—are infused with the spirit of Zen. Kenzo uses the metaphor of the bow and arrow to challenge the practitioner to look deeply into his or her own true nature.

Author : Stephen Selby
Publisher : Hong Kong University Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9789622095014

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Chinese Archery by Stephen Selby Pdf

Chinese Archery is a broad view of traditional archery in China as seen through the eyes of historians, philosophers, poets, artists, novelists and strategists from 1500 BC until the present century. The book is written around parallel text translations of classical chinese sources some famous and some little known in which Chinese writers give vivid and detailed explanations of the techniques of bow-building, archery and crossbow technique over the centuries. The author is both a sinologist and practising archer; his translations make the original Chinese texts accessible to the non-specialist. Written for readers who may never have picked up a book about China, but still containing a wealth of detail for Chinese scholars, the book brings the fascinating history of Chinese archery back to life through the voices of its most renowned practitioners.

Author : Richard Wadge
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752483573

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Archery in Medieval England by Richard Wadge Pdf

How was it that ordinary men in medieval England and Wales became such skilled archers that they defeated noble knights in battle after battle? The archer in medieval England became a forerunner of John Bull as a symbol of the spirit of the ordinary Englishman. He had his own popular literature that left us a romantic version of the lives and activities of outlaws and poachers such as Robin Hood. This remarkable development began 150 years after the traumatic events of the Norman Conquest transformed the English way of life, in ways that were almost never to the benefit of the English. This book is the first account of the way ordinary men used bows and arrows in their day-to-day lives, and the way that their skills became recognised by the kings of England as invaluable in warfare.

Author : Jake Kaminski,Heather Kaminski
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-06
Category : Archery
ISBN : 154240004X

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Training for Archery by Jake Kaminski,Heather Kaminski Pdf

Drawing on 22 years' experience and expertise as an archer, two-time Olympic silver medalist Jake Kaminski has developed training plans for archers of all ages and skill levels and shares those exact plans and methods in this book. - How many arrows to shoot - Training schedules - Strength and conditioning - Foods that fuel archery - Recovery and sustainability

Author : Hideharu Onuma,Dan DeProspero,Jackie DeProspero
Publisher : Kodansha International
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 4770017340

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Kyudo by Hideharu Onuma,Dan DeProspero,Jackie DeProspero Pdf

This guide to the spiritual and technical practice of this graceful martialrt, by 15th-generation master Hideharu Onuma, includes illustrations andare photographs.

Author : Kisik Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Archery
ISBN : STANFORD:36105120932939

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Total Archery by Kisik Lee Pdf

Author : David Gray,Lukas Novotny
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-07-01
Category : Horse archery
ISBN : 159048262X

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Mounted Archery in the Americas by David Gray,Lukas Novotny Pdf

This fascinating and amply illustrated book charts the history of mounted archery from its ancient roots on the steppes of Eurasia thousands of years ago to its current resurgence in popularity in the Americas. It also provides the reader with up-to-the-minute practical information gleaned from a unique team of the world s leading experts. Mounted archery is shooting the bow and arrow from horseback at the canter and after a century and a half of neglect on the Great Plains of North America, interest in this thrilling activity is rapidly spreading from the Arctic Circle to the Tropic of Capricorn. This is the story of the reappearance of this exciting discipline in the Americas. Horseback archery has its origins in two of the great grasslands of the world the United States Great Plains, and the vast steppes of Eurasia. As far back as 3,000 years ago Asian mounted warriors thundered down on their enemies in lightning surprise attacks, loosing showers of arrows which stunned and hopelessly dissembled their pedestrian opposition. The horseback archery culture of the American Indians reached a similar level of development and sophistication, but emerged much later and was a shorter phenomenon. Horses spread north from the Spanish colony of Mexico through the Plains beginning in the mid 1600 s, but this dynamic equestrian culture virtually vanished with the demise of the buffalo in the mid 1800 s. Yet this mounted tradition was revived when, in 1998, Kassai Lajos, the legendary Hungarian founder of the modern standardized discipline of mounted archery, came to the United States for now-legendary demonstration. The world s leading mounted archer returned for three subsequent training camps which inspired many others to take up the sport. Since then, mounted archery has spread with great enthusiasm across the United States, Canada and South America. This challenging and engaging discipline is promoted by the Mounted Archery Association of the Americas, and the royalties from this ground-breaking study of this ancient equestrian art are being donated to this Association.

Author : Feliks F. Hoff
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002-05-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570628528

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Kyudo by Feliks F. Hoff Pdf

Kyudo: The Way of the Bow is the authoritative guide to the technique and philosophy of the ancient art of Japanese archery. Originally a samurai discipline, kyudo integrates technical skill with the development of a completely focused and disciplined mind. Influenced by Shintoism and Zen, kyudo is a path of self-development and meditation that requires the archer to cultivate precision, a clear mind, and freedom from fear. This detailed, clearly written guide is an indispensable reference for kyudo students and an excellent sourcebook for anyone interested in the history of archery or warfare. The author, Feliks Hoff, a kyudo practitioner for over thirty years, gives a historical and philosophical view of the art and offers practical exercises for cultivating the proper mindset for each shot; detailed instruction on proper form and technique; an overview of the etiquette, dress, and ceremonial aspects of kyudo; and a survey of the various types of equipment used. Hoff presents the basic techniques of the Heki school of kyudo in step-by-step photographs. He also provides exercises for aiming and target shooting and lists common mistakes in form, technique, and concentration along with pointers on how to correct them. For more advanced students, Hoff includes a list of examination requirements and offers advice on teaching beginners.

Author : Joel Turner
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1981346430

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Controlled Process Shooting by Joel Turner Pdf

Target Panic is not a disease, it is a hard wired self preservation system all of us have. Due to this reaction nearly every shooter will encounter a Target Panic associated issue at some point in their shooting career. However, with proper education on how we are wired, and instruction on how to approach the problem most shooters can remedy and improve their shooting dramatically. In the book we provide a detailed explanation of what Target Panic is, the mental and physical symptoms of what an archer might experience with Target Panic, and a step by step guide to implementing Joel Turner's Controlled Process Shooting system.