Due to the COVID-19-related training ban, the shooting event for Thorsten’s 50th birthday had to be held at a later date. A special target featured all the “zodiac signs.” The one corresponding to the number 50 was for the year 2021: the “Buffalo.” Everyone was eager to see if a few hits during the first practice in the large hall would bring some good luck.

Thorsten, the guest of honor, was allowed to take the first shot; he hit the target squarely just below the center and even nicked the dividing line for this year’s “Buffalo” with his arrow! Another hit followed, but unfortunately the other arrows missed.
When asked, Thorsten admitted that he had practiced regularly on the makiwara during the training hiatus caused by the pandemic, which is how he stayed in shape!

Good luck and all the best for the new year of your life!

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