From July 18 to 20, the International Kyudo B Seminar took place in Frankfurt with 61 participants (holders of ranks from Mudan to 3rd Dan in the Kyudo grading system) from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, the Netherlands, and other countries.

Over these three days, under the guidance of Ogura-Sensei from Japan, we engaged intensively with Kyudo. It was repeatedly emphasized that one must master the correct form according to the *Kyudo-Kyohon* (textbook), and that hits achieved without proper shooting technique and *nobiai* are not valued.

Following the three-day seminar, an exam was administered on the fourth day. Ogura-Sensei told us that, during the exam, he wanted above all to see that each archer was making an effort to put into practice the corrections he had given to each of them.
This three-day seminar and passing the exam were a great source of motivation for us. Kyudo is a long journey. It will likely be a lifelong learning process.

©: Kieko Shibata

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