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How to sit upright with bow and arrow. Seiza is a traditional Japanese way of sitting. What to prepare. Wear comfortable clothing. Bow and arrows, if available. This section explains how to Seiza with bow and arrow. Toriyumi posture. At this time, keep the arrow and bow at the same angle. Move the right foot back ½ foot. I will sit back down. Again, practice while checking in the mirror to ensure that the arrow and bow are not misaligned. It is beautiful that the bow and arrow are at the same height when sitting. Be careful of the angle of the arrow. It is not beautiful if the bow and arrow are not aligned like this when you sit down.

 This section describes the Suriashi method used in the martial arts. What to prepare Tabi. Wear comfortable clothing. Let me explain how to practice Suriashi. The hips should not move when doing suriashi. It is important to be aware of your breathing. Inhale as you step out with your left leg. When the left leg is out, exhale. Next, inhale as you align the right foot with the left foot. Exhale when the feet are aligned. Inhale as you put your right foot out. Then exhale as you take a step forward, and inhale as you bring your left foot together. By matching breathing and movement, you can move naturally in a constant rhythm. It is similar to the idea of Zen. If it collapses, how does it work? This is often the case with this forward leaning posture. It is not beautiful. Posture when conscious of breathing and body position. The beauty is different. I received a comment on youtube that it looks like a moonwalk. But don't force it, for example if you can't do it well because of ...

How to take off zori. In Japan, people do not enter houses with their shoes on. The same goes for the dojo. What to prepare. Shoes or Zori This section explains how to beautifully remove your zori and shoes. In Japan, there is a place called "Entrance. That is where you take off your shoes. Shoes and sandals are removed in this orientation. Irihune, meaning "for the ship to enter," is said. Sit like this. Then, hold your sandals or shoes. Most Japanese people hold their shoes and sandals without sitting down, so sitting down and holding them makes their beauty stand out more. If you have a shoe box for shoes or slippers, put them here. This is called Getabako in Japanese. If there is no Getabako. Orient the shoes or Zori in this way. It is called Defune in Japanese because it resembles a ship leaving. It is more beautiful if they are placed in a corner, out of the way. Make sure that others will not have difficulty removing their shoes or Zori. Not all Japanese do it. Bu...

How to move your feet beautifully in Kyudo. What to prerare. Tabi Shoes if available, or Socks A full-length mirror if you have one. Ya 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. Ashibumi practices. The case of Issokubiraki. 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. The case of Nisokubiraki. Move your left foot in the direction of the ...

How to pick up the Ya and Shituya's manner. What to prepare. Ya Kake Yumi Points for picking up Ya. When picking up a fallen Ya, use your pinky and ring fingers. It cannot be picked up by the Kake. Hold the arrow while hiding the pinky and ring fingers in the Kake so that they are not visible. This will help you pick up the Ya smoothly. Explanation of how to handle Shitsuya. In Kyudo, dropping an Ya or dropping the Yumi is called Shitsu. This section describes Shitsuya's response. If the Ya misses when you do Yatsugae. That's where it ends. Put the arrowhead of the dropped Ya a little further out than the Ya that has not been dropped. The reason is to make it easier to identify the failed Ya. Hold the Ya as usual. Hold the Ya as usual with the left hand that is holding the Yumi. Then, turn over Tsuru. Do the Toriyumi posture and then sit down. When you sit down, do Yu, which means excuse me. Then, place the dropped Ya in front of your right knee. The Ya with the longer tip ...