Is Kyudo a martial art?

It is a martial art in the distinctly East Asian sense, and it is best seen alongside the better-known Japanese combat sports like judo and karate. While it draws from feudal and samurai roots, kyudo, as practised now, is only a few 100 years old. Today, many archers practise kyudo as a sport, with accuracy being paramount.

How much does Kyudo cost?

A top-level, handmade yugake can cost more than 1200 USD. Of all the Japanese martial arts, kyudo is relatively little known outside of Japan – certainly compared to combat forms like judo and karate.

What is unique about Kyudo arrows?

Uniquely, kyudo arrows are prepared and shot in pairs; the haya and otoya using feathers from different sides of the bird: the haya is supposed to spin clockwise, and the otoya anticlockwise. This is supposed to stop the arrows landing in exactly the same position on the target.

What is Washington Kyudo Federation?

Washington Kyudo Federation is the governing body for Washington state with a single member, the Washington Kyudo Club with members throughout the Seattle metropolitan area.