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Practice with

​Hanoi Kyudo

Hanoi Kyudo Club was founded by Nguyen Hoang Hoa, Suda Takuya, and a number of young people who love Japanese culture in the summer of 2012.

With the desire to introduce and spread the good values ​​of "Truth - Goodness - Beauty" that Kyudo brings, Hanoi Kyudo always opens basic courses every year for those who want to start practicing Kyudo.

In addition, the Club also coordinates and participates in workshops, exchanges, and competitions domestically and internationally. After more than 10 years of operation and development, Hanoi Kyudo is not only a place to practice, hone techniques and spirit according to the criteria of the International Kyudo Federation (IKYF), but also a place for Vietnamese and foreigners who love Kyudo to meet.

  • Receive guidance and support in purchasing personal training equipment

  • Access all club materials and documents

  • Join advanced training sessions with Japanese instructors when available

  • Participate in the club's member group and other related activities

  • Receive guidance for taking the annual dan examination in Japan (self-funded)

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Benefits

  • Pay the full participation fee on time

  • Support fellow members in all club activities

  • Participate in the club’s events and activities

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Obligations

  • Membership Fee Policy

  • The club membership fee is 600,000 VND/month, regardless of the time of joining.

  • If a member is absent from a training session, no deduction will be made from the monthly fee. However, if the club cancels a session due to force majeure (e.g., venue issues, special events), the fee for that session will be either refunded or carried over to the following month.

  • The membership fee is to be paid on the first training session of each month, in Vietnamese Dong (VND), via bank transfer or cash.

  • The fee includes: use of shared club equipment, training venue, drinking water, and guidance/support from instructors.

  • The fee does not include: personal equipment, uniforms, extracurricular activities, or dan examination participation.

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Regulations

3. Official member

Target Participants:

  • Individuals who have completed the Post-Beginner Course or have prior Kyudo experience and a solid understanding of Kyudo fundamentals. (Your skill level will be assessed before you are officially accepted.)

Schedule:

  • Weekly training on Sundays, 10:30–16:00 (You may join the club at any time)

Course Content:

  • Comprehensive practice of all Kyudo elements, including Sharei, Taihai, Makiwara, and Matomae (28-meter shooting distance).

Course Goal:

  • Participants will engage in regular monthly practice as official club members.

New official members are expected to:

  • Have a clear understanding and correct execution of Kyudo etiquette

  • Perform the Eight Fundamental Movements (Hassetsu) with precision

  • Train with Makiwara and gradually move toward Matomae shooting (28m)

  • Study and practice Kyudo based on the Unified Shinsa Criteria provided by the International Kyudo Federation (IKYF), alongside fellow members

Instructors & Support:

  • Vietnamese and Japanese instructors

2. Advanced Course

Target Participants:

  • Individuals who have completed the Beginner Course and wish to continue their Kyudo practice.

Schedule:

  • Duration: 2 months

  • Time: Sundays, 14:00–16:00

Course Content:

  • Practice of ceremonial movements and etiquette

  • Basic introduction to Taihai (formal movement)

  • Introduction to Makiwara shooting (close-range target practice)

  • End-of-course assessment to evaluate progress

Equipment:

  • Use of shared club training equipment

  • Real bows and arrows may be used with the instructor’s permission

What to Bring:

  • Socks

  • Notebook and pen

  • Drinking water

  • Small towel

  • Course Goal:
    Upon completion, participants should have a solid understanding of Kyudo etiquette, rules, the eight fundamental movements, and Taihai.
    Students may begin practicing with real bows and arrows for Makiwara training, if permitted by instructors.

Instructors:

  • Vietnamese and Japanese instructors

1. Beginner's Course

Target Participants:

  • Individuals with no prior experience in Kyudo (complete beginners).

Schedule:

  • Duration: 3 months

  • Time: Tuesdays, 20:00–22:00

Enrollment is only available upon official announcement from the club's management board.
No new participants will be accepted after the second session.

Course Content:

  • Introduction to the fundamentals of Kyudo

  • Basic etiquette and ceremonial practices

  • Training methods and discipline in Kyudo

  • The Eight Fundamental Movements (Hassetsu)

  • End-of-course assessment to evaluate progress

Equipment:

  • No real bows or arrows will be used during this course

  • Participants will train with shared club practice equipment

What to Bring:

  • Socks

  • Notebook and pen

  • Drinking water

  • Small towel

Course Goal:

  • By the end of the course, participants will have a basic understanding of Kyudo, including its etiquette, rituals, rules, and the eight fundamental movements.

Instructor:

  • Vietnamese Kyudo practitioner(s)

Stages of Participation in training at HANOI KYUDO

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