Kyudo is the Japanese martial art of archery that originated with the samurai class of feudal Japan.
There are a number of schools and styles but at its essence Kyudo ritualises the procedure of shooting the arrow in the form of taihai (shooting procedure), and shaho hassetsu (eight steps of shooting).
The Victorian Kyudo Association (VKA) is holding workshop sessions to introduce Kyudo to the public and competitions with prizes to be won during the festival!
The basic stances of Kyudo and its equipment will be introduced during the workshop, and experienced members will be around all day to answer any questions and give information about the clubs available in Victoria.
