How to move your feet beautifully in Kyudo.

Tabi Shoes if available, or Socks

A full-length mirror if you have one.

Items that can be marked

An important point about Ashibumi.

Describes the width of Ashibumi.
Holding an arrow, the length from your throat to your paw is the width of the Ashibumi.

Hold the Ya at that length and place it on the floor.

Once it is on the floor, mark the center and sides.

This will be the correct width of the Ashibumi.

Preparations are complete.
The practice.

Put your left foot out, but do not take your foot off the floor and let it move.

Move your left foot to the marker.
The direction of your toes is important.

Next, move your right foot.
Once aligned, align with the left foot.

When closing your legs, start with your right leg and return to the center.

Then return the left leg.
Again, do not let your foot leave the floor.

Move your left foot in the direction of the Mato.
Look at the angle of your toes.
A good rule of thumb is 30 degrees.

Next, move your right foot.
Unlike Issokubiraki, you do not move the left foot.

Move your right foot to the landmark and make your toes 30 degrees here as well.

It is now complete.
To return, start with the right foot and work your way back to the middle.

This is the same.
Return to the left foot.

When you return, your toes are closed.

It is important to move your feet firmly and return to the middle.

Thank you for reading to the end.