Congrats for earning first Rank at the 2016 Seminar!

Our Kyudo family"Together we can accomplish more!"We are all so proud of you Sammi Lee!

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NV Kyudo is always willing to train people in the Art of Kyudo. We accept students of 16years or older. Previous Martial Arts experience is a plus but is not a requirement. A beginners course of ten weeks cost $45.00 and all necessary equipment is provided. Classes are normally

Photo from Takako Sensei

"This photo was Yawatashi at the final event of Kikuchi dojo in 2016 Dec"  --from Takako Matsui-Swain In 2015, Takako-Sensei was promoted to Kiyoshi rank.  Thanks to the Indiana Kyudo Renmei for sharing this commemorative poster with us:

2013 Kyudo Seminar, impressions

This year, our group member Chris was able to attend the International Kyudo Federation Seminar, hosted in Spartanburg, South Carolina, by the South Carolina Kyudo Renmei. Chris has kindly shared his commentary on the experience, for us here.  For our visitors unfamiliar with Kyudo terminology, there is a brief description

A demonstration in Henderson, NV

This year, we were invited to participate in the Henderson Heritage Festival and Parade, where the Nevada Kyudo Kai joined the parade in downtown Henderson, and later performed a demonstration. Here are some photos of our group members, at the event.

A demonstration in Las Vegas

In October 2011, the Las Vegas Kyudo Kai members were invited to perform a demonstration at the Second Annual Las Vegas Aki Matsuri, in the Chinatown Plaza. Thanks to the very kind permission of the CraftyChick blog, we are able share a few photos of the demonstration, which she took

Further member comments

"I started my Kyudo training in Honolulu, in 1984.  In 1985 I participated in the 'Kanyaku Inmin Commemoration International Goodwill Tournament'.  I competed against archers that came from different Prefectures throughout Japan. After relocating to Maui and then to Las Vegas in 1997, I had a difficult

Instruction at Yamaji Dojo

Because we cannot possibly learn Kyudo from books or even videos alone, those who practice Kyudo hold a deep and abiding respect for the generosity and dedication of our teachers. At Yamaji Dojo, we are deeply thankful for the guidance and instruction given to us by Takako Matsui-Swain Sensei, of

More comments on kyudo practice

"For most of my life I've held an interest in in Feudal Japan and the Samurai.  I've been involved in martial arts since high school, specifically Aikido and Iaido.  When I turned twenty-one I got started in Kyudo. Those first few weeks were pretty frustrating.

2012 American Kyudo Seminar

We would like to offer congratulations to our member Galen, for passing the rank examination for Shodan, at the 17th American Kyudo Seminar, hosted this year by the Northern California Kyudo Federation, in Davis, California. Omedetou Gozaimasu!

Some thoughts from our members

We've asked our dojo members to share their thoughts on the practice of Kyudo.  Here are a couple of the comments so far: 1. Why I joined archery On a sunny spring morning in March of 2011, my PE class announced that we were going to practice archery

Kyudo and Yamaji Dojo

We named our school Yamaji, which is the poetic form of the Mountain Path.  We chose it because studying Kyudo is like climbing a mountain whose summit is shrouded in clouds.