6th Chinese Archery Program (2018)
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Participants, please fill out and return the registration packet: http://www.thewayofarchery.com/forms/20 ... ration.pdf
In 2018, the 6th annual Chinese Archery Program will be taking place on Friday, March 16th @ 8:30 am through Sunday, March 18th @ 6:00 pm at Jaap & Kay Koppedrayer's bamboo farm in Odum, GA, USA.
Registration:
Spaces are limited to 35 attendees.
Registration fees are $140 for the weekend (rental equipment is an additional $20--$40). Registration form + fees must be submitted to Jaap Koppedrayer <[email protected]>.
Overview:
The weekend will feature instruction, practice, talks, and discussions about traditional Chinese Archery. Whether you're learning thumb ring archery for the first time, an archer looking to fine-tune your form, or an archer looking for a group of like-minded friends to discuss archery culture or technical minutiae, all skill levels are welcome!
Organizers and Speakers:
* Jie Tian (co-author of “The Way of Archery”)
* Justin Ma (co-author of "The Way of Archery")
* Duke Bhuphaibool
* Jaap & Kay Koppedrayer (hosts)
Copies of "The Way of Archery: A 1637 Chinese Military Training Manual" (http://www.thewayofarchery.com/) will be available for sale at the program. This is the teaching reference that Jie and Justin will use for instruction in Gao Ying's Ming military style of archery.
Lodging:
Typically folks stay in hotels in Jesup, GA (including Quality Inn and Days Inn).
Equipment rental:
Bow and arrow rental is available for the weekend. Fees are $40 for bow + arrow rental, or $20 for arrow-only or bow-only rental.
Program Details:
Shooting activities include technical work at the gaozhen (close-range bale for working on form), shooting from multiple distances, the Archery Ritual (a pillar of Chinese archery culture), as well as archery games. Lectures will cover a range of topics. Please stay tuned for details.
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1745687182428376/
In 2018, the 6th annual Chinese Archery Program will be taking place on Friday, March 16th @ 8:30 am through Sunday, March 18th @ 6:00 pm at Jaap & Kay Koppedrayer's bamboo farm in Odum, GA, USA.
Registration:
Spaces are limited to 35 attendees.
Registration fees are $140 for the weekend (rental equipment is an additional $20--$40). Registration form + fees must be submitted to Jaap Koppedrayer <[email protected]>.
Overview:
The weekend will feature instruction, practice, talks, and discussions about traditional Chinese Archery. Whether you're learning thumb ring archery for the first time, an archer looking to fine-tune your form, or an archer looking for a group of like-minded friends to discuss archery culture or technical minutiae, all skill levels are welcome!
Organizers and Speakers:
* Jie Tian (co-author of “The Way of Archery”)
* Justin Ma (co-author of "The Way of Archery")
* Duke Bhuphaibool
* Jaap & Kay Koppedrayer (hosts)
Copies of "The Way of Archery: A 1637 Chinese Military Training Manual" (http://www.thewayofarchery.com/) will be available for sale at the program. This is the teaching reference that Jie and Justin will use for instruction in Gao Ying's Ming military style of archery.
Lodging:
Typically folks stay in hotels in Jesup, GA (including Quality Inn and Days Inn).
Equipment rental:
Bow and arrow rental is available for the weekend. Fees are $40 for bow + arrow rental, or $20 for arrow-only or bow-only rental.
Program Details:
Shooting activities include technical work at the gaozhen (close-range bale for working on form), shooting from multiple distances, the Archery Ritual (a pillar of Chinese archery culture), as well as archery games. Lectures will cover a range of topics. Please stay tuned for details.
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1745687182428376/