Archery has flourished as both a competitive sport and a cultural tradition across the globe. Various international federations oversee the many forms of archery, catering to diverse disciplines, styles, and equipment. This article provides a comprehensive overview of...
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Perfecting Your Draw: Strength, Focus, and Consistency in Archery
Part 3. in the series of different draws The draw is the heart of archery. It's the moment where strength meets precision, and where focus turns potential energy into a perfectly flying arrow. While different types of draws, from the Mediterranean to the thumb draw,...
From Archery to the Runway: How Precision Inspires Modern Fashion
With the excitement of Milan Fashion Week just around the corner, it feels only fitting to explore the unexpected intersections of tradition, sport, and haute couture. Archery, a discipline steeped in precision and elegance, has long captivated the human imagination,...
Archery Etiquette: Don’t Criticise the Hamburger
Ladies and gentlemen, archery isn’t just about arrows—it’s about precision, elegance, and the undeniable truth that we all look a bit ridiculous while doing it. At competitions, it’s like recreating medieval warfare, but with modern distractions and probably better...
About the precision of each draw type
Part 2. in the series of different draws Can We Rank Them? Ah, the age-old question: can we rank different draw types in archery as if we were placing contenders on a podium? It’s tempting, isn’t it? After all, precision and consistency are often the ultimate measures...
Archery Draw Techniques Across History and Cultures
Part 1. in the series of different draws The draw is the soul of archery—the motion that bridges the archer’s strength and precision with the bow’s potential power. While often overlooked by casual observers, the way an archer draws their bow is steeped in history,...
Rediscovering the Joy in Archery: My Journey Beyond the Rules
Archery—the enchanting interplay of focus, skill, and the satisfying flight of an arrow—often begins as a source of pure joy. Yet, for many, that joy can fade under the weight of competitive rules and expectations. My own journey with archery has been a testament to...
The Archer’s Gift: A Christmas Tale
It was the coldest Christmas Eve in memory. Snow blanketed the rooftops and frost etched crystalline patterns on every windowpane in the little town of Silverbrook. In the dimming light of the evening, the church bells chimed softly, signalling the hour of vespers,...
Archery: A Timeless Craft and Its Future in a Changing World
Archery, an ancient practice that transcends borders and eras, is more than a sport or a tool of war—it is a discipline that connects us to our past while teaching profound lessons about focus, balance, and the relationship between action and intention. As we look to...