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Who We Are
As the very first student-based Japanese Archery Club in Canada, our mission is to introduce and share
Kyudo on a global scale. Our goal is to create a welcoming space for both students who want to try for the
first time and those with previous experience in Kyudo, offering them an opportunity to explore and engage.
PRACTICE SESSIONS
Kyudo Club organizes weekly/bi-weekly Group Practice Sessions for 7-17 weeks every term. Throughout the Practice Sessions, participants can learn and practice Kyudo through lectures and demonstrations from certified instructors at a local gym.
EVENTS
Kyudo Club hosts 5-10 events throughout the year alongside the Practice Sessions. During the events, participants can enjoy the activities and socialize with other members.
TEAM
We are a group of passionate individuals from universities across BC Canada. With the goal of bringing fun and new learning through Kyudo, we organize semester-based Kyudo practice sessions and event activities.
APPRICIATION
Kyudo Club wouldn't be here without our precious supporters. Your generous contributions have been instrumental in sustaining our passion for Kyudo. Each donation has helped us acquire essential equipment, provide training for new members, and organize events.
What is Kyudo?
Spirit of Kyudo
”真 (true)・善 (goodness)・美 (beauty)" A 真 (true) archer never misses. This means that an arrow shot in the correct way will always hit the target. 善 (goodness) resides in presence of mind. Fighting or loathing your opponent is the complete opposite of Kyudo. Rather, it is a fight against your own mind, which is disturbed and rattled. 美 (beauty) is an expression of truth and goodness. It appears when "true" form and "goodness" spirit merge. Striving for perfect and beautiful form is the essence of Kyudo.
The History
With deep roots in Japanese history and culture, Kyudo is not merely a sport but a discipline that encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. Its history can be traced back over a thousand years, with the ealiest records of Japanese archery dating to the 3rd century. Initially, Kyudo was primarily a skill for warriors on the battlefield, emphasizing both physical and spiritual dscipline. However, over time, it evolved into a form of self-improvement and meditation. Now Kyudo has become a form of art, preserving the traditional techniques of Japanese archery.
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