does anyone know about kyudo (japanese Archery)?
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Kyudo is one of the Japanese martial arts, and is similar to archery.\nAll Nippon Kyudo Federation is the organization which manages the kyudo in Japan.\nVisit following siye.
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here are two links i found about it.\n\nhttp://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=70887\n\nhttp://mfma.tlgdesigns.com/arts/weapons.html
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The Art is not dead. Direct lineage is still alive and well. There are several practioners in the U.S. and in Japan. Here are a few links for you.\n\nIn Japan --\nSoke Masaaki Hatsumi -- http://www.bujinkan.com/\n\nIn the U.S.\nStephen K. Hayes -- http://www.skhquest.com/\n\nHere is a list for the rest of the world -- http://www.ninjutsu.com/dojos-links.shtml#Worldlist
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Yes it is legit. There are several versions taught in the military. 4/42 HHB FA\n\nHikuta is an ancient Egyptian martial art still used today. The basis for Hikuta is the ancient art of Kuta. Today Hikuta is used for very modern reasons, used mostly by law enforcement and military . Added to Kuta has been several Ju Jitsu type systems as well as modern tactical knowledge, to form Hikuta.
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nopperabo i think is the real name of that class of spirit.  it's from japanese folklore, actually.  it's a malicious spirit that has no face and basically tries to eat you.  for more, i suggest going to y'local bookseller for something on traditional japanese ghost stories.
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a long time ago men used to make the bow for arrow shooting out of a yew branch. when they were at war with their enemy the y could shoot really well. so the enemy said that they would cut off the finger of all the archers when they caught them. \n     When you shoot a bow and arrow you pluck the string of the bow with your fingers. the archers called it pluking the yew. when ever they saw the enemy they would show them their middle finger and yell "pluck Yew"
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While i agree with the first answer whole heartedly. There is also a new bow out called a Genisis by Hoyt.  It will fit any draw size or weight. There are also some proshops out there that use these bow as rentals. Look in your local yellow pages for bow shop.  It's a fun sport. I enjoy it alot.
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Hmm... I live closer to GB than Flint, but have never heard of an Aikido Club... So I looked it up!
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got to http://ninjutsu.com/ there is a link for schools around the world . if not you can ask richard
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http://japanese.about.com/bl50kanji4_genchi.htm\n\nthey show of pix of it here as well as the name.
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There are a group called The Company of 1492. Can't find the number tho. Just Google "Archery Club Longbow"
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here.  \n\nhttp://www.yamato-golf.com or \nhttp://www.yamatogolf.com/\n\nIt's a german company. Also site is all german.\n Very strange with a name like Yamato.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido
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True shinobi were very versatile . Not just as fighters though . They were , and a few still are , able to do many things we no longer consider part of the warrior arts .  For example horsemanship , archery , escape and evasion . \nVery few practice true nin jutsu . There are a lot of schools teaching one or two aspects of their arts , but very few teach true nin jutsu .
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why don't you go to a local archery store and ask for help.  I've never heard of lessons....but you can get a book and learn on your own.  Some archery stores have  ranges, or they may be able to point you in the right direction.
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Archery gadgetery is so advanced now my newborn daughter could hit the ballseye with ease, and her eyes haven't even opened yet.\n\nThe only gadget the could invent now to make the sport even less reliant on any actual skill of the archer is to have a target that gets up, walks towards you and impales itself on your arrow.
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here some great info\n\n\n\n\n\nMitarashi Anko\nName: Mitarashi Anko, みたらしアンコ\nAge: 241\nRank: Tokubetsu Jōnin1\nSpecialization: Examiner\nHeight: 167 cm1\nWeight: 45,8 kg1\nBirthday: October 24\nBlood Type: A\nRegistration #: 011226\nAffiliation: Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf)\nSeiyu: Kiko Honda\nVoice actor: Julianne Buescher\nSignature Ability: Sen'eijashu (Hidden Shadow Snake Hand), Sōjasōsai no Jutsu (Twin Snakes Kill Each Other), Katon: Ryūka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique) (anime only), Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique) (Snakes) (anime only)\n\n\nMitarashi Anko is the examiner for the second part of the Chūnin Selection Exam in which Uzumaki Naruto takes part (the part that takes place in the Forest of Death. During the exam, she arrives at a confrontation with Orochimaru and it is revealed that he used to be her sensei. It seems she had also received Orochimaru's cursed seal, but was abandoned as Orochimaru decided that she didn't have the desire for power along with vengeance and hatred, and the Seal disappeared; when Orochimaru battled Anko, he was able to make her cursed seal return, thus incapacitating her with pain as well as ending their fight. Anko knows several forbidden techniques taught to her by Orochimaru, the most notable of which is Sōjasōsai no Jutsu (literally "Twin Snakes Mutual Death"), a suicidal technique she attempted to use to eliminate her former sensei in the forest of death for the good of Konohagakure.\n\nTrivia\n\nMitarashi and anko are ingredients of dango, which coincidentally is Anko's favorite food. This affinity has brought her into conflict with Tsunade. \nAccording to official databook Anko’s Favourite foods are Dumplings, sweet bean soup and dango. Her least favourite foods are spicy foods. Her hobby is tea ceremonies and her favorite phrase is "Arriving!".