On January 18, 29 Mato archers and 4 Makiwara archers gathered in the gymnasium at the Gymnasium am Neandertal to welcome the Year of the Snake. This set a new record.
As in previous years, the ANKF offered the opportunity to earn the 1st or 2nd Dan through a video exam. Our equipment manager, Marcus, took this shinsa in September.
We wish all friends of the Neandertal Kyudo Club a merry and blessed Christmas and a happy transition into 2025, which in East Asia is the Year of the Snake.
On December 14, we had our last practice in the big gym before the Christmas break. Since it was Robert’s birthday that week, we honored him with a birthday Mato.
On Sunday, April 21, the 4th Cherry Blossom Festival took place in the park at the “Meerbad.” The Meerbusch-Shijonawate Friendship Association and the City of Meerbusch had extended an invitation t
Under nearly ideal weather conditions—sunny, with a light breeze and temperatures nearing 20 degrees—the 2nd Cherry Blossom Race Day took place at the Düsseldorf-Grafenberg racetrack on April 14.
The Neandertal Kyudo Club wishes all members and everyone who kindly supports and accompanies our work a joyful and peaceful holiday season and all the best for 2024.