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Beginner Course, Winter 2015/2016
Students
who have no (or very little) experience in Kyudo need to complete the beginner course before participating in the regular classes.
Please also read the New Student Information page.
* The course may be canceled after the Class 1 if less than 5 new students sign up for rest of the course .
* Student who is younger than 15 years old will not be accepted for
safety reasons. Student who is between 15 and 18 years old need
to have their parent's accompany.
Dates (Tentatively):
January 10th (1st session) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at ST. BART'S
January 17th (2nd session) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at ST. BART'S
ST. BART'S
325 Park Avenue (at 51st Street),
New York, NY 10022
Each class includes lecture and activities:
| Lecture | Activities |
|
| Class 1 |
Organizations | Hassetsu (Basic Technique) |
| Class 2 |
Equipment |
Kihontai (Basic Posture) Hassetu 2 (Including Shooting form) |
| Class 3 |
Kyudo Terms |
Taihai (Ceremonial Style and Movement) |
| Class 4 |
Safety and Etiquette |
Hassetsu 3 (Including Drawing) |
| Class 5 |
No Lecture |
Hassetsu 4 (Including Releasing) |
Class Fees:
Session 1: $25 per person ($40 per family)
Session 2: $25 per person ($40 per family)
* The fees are to be paid at the class.
Please e-mail to sign up for the course or any questions about the course.
Contact: info@nynjkyudo.org
Asia-Oceania Kyudo B Seminar (European and American region) in Nagoya, Japan 2016
The seminar for US and European region will be held on April, 17 - 19 2016 with shinsa on April, 20 2016.
Past Events:
October 10th-11th, 2015 Joint Seminar with the Virginia Kyudo Renmei
*Location Jersey City Education & Recreation Center (CERC).
October 4th, 2014 Joint Seminar with the Virginia Kyudo Renmei
Our annual joint practice with Virginia Kyudo Renmei was held on Saturday, October 4th at the Jersey City Education & Recreation Center (CERC). Unfortunately, Bill Reid Sensei could not attend to lead joint practice; however, all the participants learned something new through this all day annual event.
The joint practice started with an opening ceremony and followed by instructions from NY/NJ Kyudo Kai Sensei, Fumiko Takada and Brian Schiff from Virginia Kyudo Renmei. For some of beginner students, it was the opportunity to release arrows to the 28-meter mato (target) for the first time. We all had some additional time to practice with the 28-meter mato setting before lunch.
The afternoon session started with Hadanugi and Tasuki practice which we had a rare opportunity to learn how to wear a kimono properly, and perform Hadanugi and Tasuki-gake. We then had a chance to observe a Yawatashi by Brian Schiff - Ite, Fumiko Takada - Dai 1 Kaizoe and Krzysztof Sienkiewicz- Dai 2 Kaizoe.
The day was ended with a Taikai - Competition where each person was able to shoot 8 arrows to the target. Congratulations to the winners: 1st place Fumiko, 2nd Jimmy and 3rd Maki.
NY/NJ Kyudo Kai would like to thank everyone who came to the event as well as the members who contributed in organizing the day. Hope to see you all next year.
Third International Kyudo Seminar and Second Seikai Kyudo Taikai in Paris 2014
Detailed information can be found on International Kyudo Federation website
For more information visit the websites dedicated to the World Cup of Kyudo in Paris 2014:
* http://www.kyudo.fr The website was launched by FFKT in French.
* http://www.kyudo2014.org This website is in English
Virginia Kyudo Seminar with Dan DeProspero Sensei 2014
This year's Virginia Kyudo Seminar with Dan DeProspero Sensei took place on June 21 and 22, 2014. The first day was at the Alexandria Dojo in downtown Alexandria, VA., and the second day was at the outdoor Dojo at the backyard of Bill (of the Virginia Renmei) Sensei’s home. All the participants enjoyed the seminar at two different locations, but especially the practice at the Dojo in the beautiful backyard was outstanding. A bald eagle showed up for our good luck right before the practice and was observing us from the top of the tree. Then she/he took off as he probably figured out what we were going to do. He looked so beautiful!
The seminar was instructed by Dan Sensei with the support of Bill Sensei and Fumiko (of the NJ/Y Kyudo-kai) Sensei. Every participants got her/his own personal instruction from Dan Sensei to improve technical skills and/or correct forms, but overall, it was a great seminar to bring us back to the basics, regardless of the level. We were reminded that, to achieve the right mind shooting, we need to be aware of the fundamentals: right way of walking, standing, sitting, mezukai, breathing and so forth. All written in Kyohon! We always need to be mindful. Thank you very much, Dan Sensei, for the important teaching to us.
And the hospitality provided by the Virginia Kyudo Renmei was wonderful. They set up the clean and beautiful Dojo for the seminar. The healthy and well- balanced buffet lunch was very delicious. Their restaurant choice for two days after the seminar was excellent, and the participants really enjoyed the Japanese and Indian foods. But the most impressive treat was Bill Sensei’s coffee! It was out of this world!!
Our next joint seminar with the Virginia group will be early in October at the Dojo either in New Jersey or New York. We hope to see you all again, and whoever could not make this time, we will see you then!
Again Dan Sensei, thank you very much for the wonderful seminar!
Third Asia Oceania Kyudo Seminar in Nagoya, Japan 2014
The seminar was divided into two sections:
First for US and European region on April, 10 - 12 2014 with shinsa on April, 13 2014;
Second for Asia and Oceania region on April, 15 - 17 2014 with shinsa on April 18 2014.
October 2013 Joint Seminar with the Virginia Kyudo Renmei
On the first Saturday of October, we held a joint seminar with several members of the Virginia Kyudo Renmei.
We had a great time being instructed by Bill (of the Virginia Kyudo Renmei) and by Mihasu (of Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Japan). During this seminar, a deliberate rhythmic timing to all of our movements during shooting was emphasized, as well as the specific distance that one's footsteps should cover within a given number of steps. In the afternoon, all the members were treated to Hitotsu Mato Sharei performed by Bill, Fumiko, Hideki, and Mihasu. Thank you very much!
Everybody began the early weekend's training with terrific enthusiasm, and ended the day in good spirits. In the evening, the group dined at "Max's of Manila" in Jersey City at the recommendation of the NY/NJ Kyudo Kai's resident connoisseur [the food was indeed excellent].
Thank you very much to the members of the Virginia Kyudo Renmei for attending! Thank you to everybody who helped out on the previous Friday evening to clean up the shajo. In addition, thanks to the school custodian who allowed us to make use of the school's cleaning supplies. This seminar could not have ran so smoothly without the good job everyone did on the cleaning. A special thanks especially to Bill and Mihasu for their fantastic instruction.
We hope to see you all again next time!