Riding a galloping horse under the blazing sun, Malaysian archer Zaharudin Rastam Yeop Mahidin fires an arrow at a target as a crowd cheers. This is horseback archery, which was common for thousands ...
For two days only, you’ll be able to try your hand at “Taxi Yabusame”, which involves hitting nine targets from the backseat of a cab. Japanese taxi company Sanwa Kotsu has been getting creative with ...
Vietnam Academy of Finance sophomore Thanh Lam never thought she would spend VND7 million ($300) to learn an ancient warrior sport like horseback archery. But as soon she took her first ride at a ...
The tanjak has been preserved through the years via cultural activities. Two prominent practices that continue to uphold the tradition of wearing tanjak are silat and horseback archery. In horseback ...
The compound bow dominates the world of archery and archery hunting. But once upon a simpler time a bow was a simple weapon constructed of stick and string. Looking over the space aged modern ...
Archery is about the feel of the string being released and watching the arrow fly toward its intended target. That’s the mindset for an Erie County archer who strives to keep traditional archery ...
In the modern age of archery, amid intricate ligh weight compound bows, carbon arrows, and a plethora of gadgets, there is a small but dedicated group of archers who cling to the traditional way.
You couldn’t pick a better time to get into traditional archery. There’s a wide variety of good, affordable gear. Plus, there are great online resources for new shooters (more on that in a moment).
Loosing the perfect arrow from a traditional bow creates an intangible feeling of satisfaction and deep connection to a foregone era of bowhunting. And as modern archery continues to incorporate more ...