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Kyudo: The Art of Zen Archery,
Hans Joachim Stein, 1988,
Element Books Ltd., Longmead,
ISBN 1-85230-035-3
Hans Joachim Stein studies kyudo in Japan and his book, available in English, is a scholarly text that clearly documents the history and philosophy of kyudo, and gives a detailed description of the essential elements of kyudo practice.
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Kyudo: Der Weg des Bogens,
Matthias Obereisenbuchner, 1987,
ECON Taschenbuch Verlag, Dusseldorf,
ISBN 3-612-20230-8
Matthius Obereisenbuchner is a long-time student of kyudo and one of Germany's leading proponents of the Shomen style of shooting, which differs slightly from the Shamen style of Heki Ryu, which dominates German kyudo practice. Mr. Obereisenbuchner's book is complete with excellent photographs of Master Hideharu Onuma performing kyudo. It also has many nicely drawn illustrations that clearly describe every aspect of kyudo practice.
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Kyudo: The Way of the Bow,
Feliks Hoff, 2002,
Shambala Publications, Boston & London,
ISBN 1-57062-852-1
This book is the English version of Kyudo: Die Kunst des Japanischen Bogenschißens, Mr. Hoff's previous book with Prof. Genshiro Inagaki, headmaster of Heki Ryu Insai-ha and modern kyudo Hanshi, 9th dan. The book has many detailed photographs and diagrams explaining kyudo in general and Heki Ryu Insai-ha in particular.
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Kyudo Manual, vol. 1,
Principles of Shooting,
All Nippon Kyudo Federation, 1994,
A.N.K.F., Photo-press Kimura Kikaku, Tokyo
This is a translation of the revised edition of the official kyudo manual of the All Nippon Kyudo Federation, the world governing body for Japanese archery. The manual is nicely translated by Liam O'Brien, Kyoshi, 7th dan. The manual, which documents the shooting standards and regulations of the Zen Nihon Kyudo Renmei
(All Nippon Kyudo Federation) is obtainable by contacting the A.N.K.F at the following address:
All Nippon Kyudo Federation
Kishi Memorial Hall
1-1-1 Jinnan
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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Kyudo: Un Tir, Un Vie, Michel Martin, 1990, Editions Amphora, Paris, ISBN 2-85180-207-0
Michel Martin, who is ranked among the world's top non-Japanese kyudo practitioners, lived and travelled extensively around Japan and studied with some very well-known kyudo teachers, such as Heijiro Anzawa and Hideharu Onuma. Mr. Martin's book is complete with photographs and illustrations that describe the history and practice of kyudo.
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One Arrow, One Life, Kenneth Kushner, 1988, Routledge Inc., New York,
ISBN 1-85063-080-1
Kenneth Kushner studied Zen and kyudo in Hawaii and Japan and is on the educational staff of the Institute of Zen Studies in Hawaii. The book has a few illustrations that are nicely done but is mostly text that clearly documents Mr. Kushner's experiences with kyudo and Zen.
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The Secret of the Target, Jackson S. Morisawa, 1988, Routledge & Kegan Paul, Inc., New York, ISBN 0-415-00194-3
This book is written by Jackson Morisawa, the co-founder of the Chozen-ji School of Kyudo, which is affiliated with the Chozen-ji International Zen Dojo of Hawaii. The book is filled with lavish illustrations that describe in detail the Chozenji style of shooting and its Zen influence.
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Zen in the Art of Archery, Eugen Herrigel, 1953/1971, Random House Inc., New York, ISBN 394-71663-9
This is one of the very first kyudo books available to Western readers. It documents the experiences of Eugen Herrigel, a German philosopher who took up the study of kyudo under Master Kenzo Awa, a legendary kyudo teacher. The book, which has been translated into many languages, is based on Herrigel's accounts of the philosophical aspects of kyudo.
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