Kyudo: Moving Meditation
Kyudo (pronounced cue-doe), the practice of Zen archery, is a form of moving meditation -- and a non- combative martial art. We at Toko Kyudojo practice the “Heki Ryu Bishu Chikurin Ha” school of Kyudo. The focus of the practice is on “cleaning the mind” rather than on marksmanship. The target becomes a mirror reflecting the quality of one’s mind at the moment of the arrow’s release.
Upcoming events:
Finding Your Way on the Kyudo Path - 2026 Spring Retreat w/ Don Symanski
Registration is open now through April 25th.
First Shot / Introductory One Day Program
Registration is open now through April 25th.
Spots in the First Shot One Day Program are limited to the first nine (9) participants.
To begin the study of Kyudo, students are required to take a First Shot program.
This program provides training in Kyudo’s Seven Coordinations – the basic form for aligning the body and properly releasing the arrow.
Our next First Shot program will take place on May 9, 2026 (see above for details). As we do not offer this introductory program regularly, we encourage you to attend if you are interested.
Nevertheless, we highly recommend you find the First Shot programs at our friend, Seiko Kyudo at Karmê Chöling Meditation Retreat Center. Upon completion of the First Shot Instruction, students continue their study of Kyudo at monthly practice sessions.
Qualified practitioners of the Renmei style of Kyudo are also welcome at our monthly practices.
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NEW! - SPRING RETREAT 2026 w/ Don Symanski, Wed-Sun, May 6th - 10th, 2026!
NEW! - First Shot / Introductory One Day Program, Sat May 9th, 2026! (Spots in the First Shot One Day Program are limited to the first nine (9) participants.)
Registrations for both of the above programs are open now through April 25th.
As we do not offer the Beginner’s First Shot program regularly, this is a great opportunity to receive an introduction to Kyudo on May 9, 2026.
If you are interested in attending a regular monthly practice session (which requires prior Kyudo experience), please send your inquiry to info@tokokyudojo.org
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