To mark the 40th anniversary of the German Kyudo Federation, the seminars of the European umbrella organization will be held in Frankfurt this year.

In preparation for the dan examinations taking place in July, 143 candidates for the 1st and 2nd dan from Germany gathered for a seminar over the Easter holiday at the sports school of the Hessian State Sports Federation in Frankfurt am Main. Six members of the Neandertal Kyudo Club also took the opportunity to train for three days with instructors from Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. In addition to improving shooting technique, the central focus of the training was the sequence of shooting within a team of five archers. This format is mandated for all kyudoka by the Japanese governing body so that they can shoot harmoniously together despite differences in style and school traditions.

Looking beyond the boundaries of one’s own club is always very interesting—not only because of the different instructors, but also because the exchange with archers from other regional associations provides a great deal of inspiration.

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