$00A0

Home > About IKYF > IKYF Member Nations > United Kingdom Kyudo Association

  • About IKYF
  • IKYF members nation


United Kingdom Kyudo Association

Kyudo should be presented as a discipline for cultivating body and mind. Much like yoga and taichi, which has become very popular in the West. This should be done in a way that is simple and easy to understand and not too esoteric. The sporting aspect of kyudo should also be highlighted but without neglecting its aesthetic appeal - “ Chowa” Beauty from Harmony. Presenting kyudo as a “samurai” activity and the yumi as a weapon creates a negative image so the historical background must be presented intelligently in the context of modern kyudo practice.
Westerners are attracted to contemplative activities that bring physical health and mental well-being and understand that traditional Japanese culture has this at its centre. In presenting kyudo to a general audience this should also been emphasized.

Date of Establishment 1975
President Name Dolphin Ray
Number of Members
Shogo/Dan Numbers
Total : 99
【Kyoshi】 7 Dan:1     【Renshi】6 Dan : 1     【Renshi】5 Dan : 4
5 Dan : 7     4 Dan : 9     3 Dan : 11     2 Dan : 26     Sho Dan : 8     
Ungraded : 32
Web Site www.kyudo.org.uk

Return IKYF Member List