Outdoor and Rec Athletics 0116 - Int. Kyudo, Japanese Archery

Students will review topics on handling equipment, maintenance and the practice of Shichido. Introduced at the intermediate level are two-arrow forms called Hitote and Tsukubai. Both will be practiced at short range and then gradually at a more distant target. Students will learn the difference in equipment required for long-range shooting and how to synchronize with other archers in their practice. In order to harmonize with others, surrendering the ego becomes a necessary objective. Being too fast or too slow during this process of the form is an indication of undesired individuality. At longer distances do not become consumed by aiming at the target but rather to properly align yourself with it. Do not allow the tempting satisfaction of hitting the target to steal your mind or your heart. (((This is an advancing course - continuing students will progress to more complicated material each semester.))) Prerequisite: Completion of OPRA #0115. Class will meet in the South Lounge, 2nd floor of the Robert Crown Center. 5-College students will be graded pass/fail.

Accepted for CEL 1 credit