ローマ　弓道　協会

Roma Kyudo Kyokai

Roma Kyudo Kyokai (ローマ　弓道　協会), scuola di tiro con l'arco giapponese, si pone l'obiettivo di praticare il Kyudo in serenità ed armonia coltivando i principi fondamentali quali verità, virtù e bellezza (Shin 真,　Zen 善, Bi 美) che sono alla base di questa arte marziale. La ricerca del centro e l'unificazione delle energie costituiscono il fulcro della pratica al fine di crescere nello studio e nella applicazione del Rei 礼 (la corretta attitudine morale).
Durante le lezioni viene posta particolare attenzione alle posizioni di base (Kihontai), così come vengono insegnate presso la ANKF. In particolare il Taihai ("l'insieme dei movimenti associati all'atto del tiro con l'arco") rappresenta per noi strumento di crescita e di armonizzazione che ci permette di praticare serenamente anche con tiratori di altri dojo e di differente stile.

Roma Kyudo Kyokai (ローマ弓道協会) aims to practice Kyudo in peace and harmony by cultivating the fundamental principles such as truth, virtue and beauty (真 Shin, Zen 善, Bi 美) who are behind this martial art. The research of the Center and the unification of energy form the core of the practice in order to grow in the study and application of 礼 Rei (the correct moral stance).
During the lessons, particular attention is paid to the basic (Kihontai), as well as taught at the ANKF. In particular Taihai ("all movements associated with the act of shooting with the bow") represents for us an instrument of growth and harmonization that allows us to practice quietly with other shooters and different style dojo.

The seven folds of the hakama.

posted on March 2013

Gi: Honesty and justice.
Be honest in dealing with others, believe in the righteousness that comes not from other people but from yourself.
The true samurai has no uncertainties on the question of honesty and justice. There is only what is right and what is wrong

Yu: heroic courage.
Rise above the people who are afraid to act, hiding like a turtle in a shell is not living. A samurai must have a heroic courage, this is quite risky and dangerous, that means to live in a complete, full, wonderful way. Heroic courage is not blind but intelligent and strong.

Jin: compassion.
The intense training makes the samurai quick and strong. It 's different from the others, he acquires a power that should be used for the common good, he has compassion, takes every opportunity to be of service to his fellow men, and if the opportunity does not arise, he does everything to find one.

Rei: gentle courtesy.
The samurai have no reason to behave in a cruel manner, they do not need to show their strength. A Samurai is courteous even with enemies. Without this outward show of respect a man is little more than an animal. The Samurai is not only respected for his strength in battle but also for how it interacts with other men.

Makoto or Shin: complete sincerity.
When a samurai expresses the intention to perform an action, this is pretty much already done, nothing will prevent him from carrying out the intention. He does not need to "give the word" nor to promise. Speak and act are the same thing.

Meiyo: honor.
There is only one judge of honor of the samurai: himself. The decisions you make and the actions that follow are a reflection of who you really are, you can not hide from yourself.

Chugi: duty and loyalty.
For the samurai to act or to express something is equivalent to become the owner. He assumes full responsibility for what follows. The Samurai is loyal to those he cares. He remains fiercely loyal to those for whom it is responsible.

The Seven Principles of Bushido.

Posted on September 2012

Yamagei Yogo (cir. 1685)
1. 義 Gi: Honesty and Justice
2. 勇 Yu: Bravery, Courage.
3. 仁 Jin: Compassion, Universal Love.
4. 礼 Rei: Right Action, Etiquette.
5. 誠 Makoto: Honesty, Truthfulness.
6. 名誉 Meiyo: Honor, Glory.
7. 忠 Chugo: Devotion, Loyalty.

2nd Italian National Seminar.

posted on June 2012

Froma 4-6 May the AIK (Associazone Italiana Kyudo) organized the 2nd Italian National seminar. It has been held at the SHUN PHU KAN kyudojo (Bareggio, Milano) and here You can see some beautiful pictures.

Principles of Training

posted on May 2012

Principles of Training,
by Seishinkan Kyudojo
(http://homepage.mac.com/aep/Seishinkan/Kyudo/Book.html).

Kyudo 1936 (with Awa Sensei)

posted on March 2012

Shaho-hassetsu

Shaho-hassetsu
 (ref: http://www.ikyf.org/english/kyudo3.html)

The Shahohassetsu is “the process of drawing the Yumi”.  “The Hassetsu are not separate from each other, rather are a series of movements that must seem as if flowing consistently from beginning to end.”

Shaho 
“The rules of Shajutsu accompanying the act of taking the Yumiya and performing Sha”

射法八節    (Shahouhassetsu) 
一、足踏み    Ashibumi        Positioning one’s feet at the beginning of the Hassetsu
 二、胴造り    Douzukuri        The second step of Hassetsu, composing the body 
三、弓構え    Yumigamae        The third step of Hassetsu, arranging and readying the Yumiya with both hands 
四、打起し    Utiokoshi        The fourth step of Hassetsu, the first stage of Hikiwake
 五、引分け    Hikiwake        The fifth step of Hassetsu, drawing the Yumi 
六、会             Kai        The sixth step of Hassetsu, the final posture of Hikiwake 
七、離れ         Hanare        The seventh step of Hassetsu, the moment of Hanare
 八、残心(残身)    Zanshin        The eighth and final step of Hassetsu, the moment after releasing the Ya

(vai alla traduzione in italiano)

Shaho Kun

Kyudomanual Vol. I
ANKF (All Nippon Kyudo Federation)
traduzione di Liam O´Brien 1992

Shaho Kun
Principles of Shooting by Master Junsei Yoshimi

The way is not with the bow, but with the bone, which is of the greatest importance in shooting.
Placing spirit (Kokoro) in the center of the whole body, with two thirds of the Yunde (left arm) push the string, and with one third of the Mete (right arm) pull the bow.
Spirit settled, this becomes harmonious unity. From the center line of the chest, divide the left and right equally into the release.
It is written that the collision of iron and stone will release sudden sparks; and thus there is the golden body, shining white, and the half moon positioned in the west.

RAIKI-SHAGI

Kyudomanual Vol. I
ANKF (All Nippon Kyudo Federation)
traduzione di Liam O´Brien 1992

RAIKI-SHAGI
Record of Etiquette - Truth of Shooting

The shooting, with the round of moving forward or backward can never be without courtesy and propriety (Rei).
After having acquired the right inner intention and correctness in the outward appearance, the bow and arrow can be handled resolutely.
To shoot in this way is to perform the shooting with success, and through this shooting virtue will be evident.
Kyudo is the way of perfect virtue. In the shooting, one must search for rightness in oneself. With the rightness of self, shooting can be realized.
At the time when shooting fails, there should be no resentment towards those who win. On the contrary, this is an occasion to search for oneself.

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Osaka, October 28th 2011.

Al Maestro Ryuichi Tanaka sensei, Kyoshi 7° dan.