Japanese Yumi Bow
As used in english yumi refers more specifically to traditional japanese asymmetrical bows and includes the longer daikyū and the shorter hankyū used in the practice of kyūdō and kyūjutsu or japanese archery.
Japanese yumi bow. Like the legendary yumi bows of old this bow is hand made from sturdy. It is not only the length that makes the yumi special though. Like in many countries bows were tools for hunting before being weapons and japan was no exception. It is a very serious discipline drawing from the ancient samurai traditions.
The yumi bow is different than the traditional bowsince it appears extremely long by. It shoots japanese arrows called ya. While samurai are usually recognized for their swordsmanship proficiency with the yumi japanese bow was actually considered a more valuable skill through much of japan s history. The yumi or the japanese archery bow is known as an asymmetric and recurved longbow that has a laminated.
Features of the japanese longbow. Yumi bow the yumi bow. Length approx 72 tip to tip bow wood hickory backing bamboo bow type yumi stain none artwork black handle tan waxed cotton cord and leather origin built in the usa. The appearance of the yumi bow.
Yumi is the japanese term for a bow. Modern use of the yumi bow is known as kyudo or way of the bow kyudo places as much emphasis on spiritual and moral development as it does accuracy and skill. Its length ranges from 212 cm 245 cm 6 ft 11 in 8 ft. The japanese bow or wakyuu 和弓 also called yumi 弓 is one of the most interesting weapons used by the ancient samurai warriors but its history is even more older.