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:

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 at the event (visit the link to her blog, to view more images of the Aki Matsuri).

First up, here is Don-Sensei, demonstrating at the makiwara (straw shooting target):

Here is a demonstration of gomuyumi practice.  The term "gomuyumi" may be interpreted as "baby yumi", and is used in place of the full-sized bow, for beginners, and also to work on building strength and practicing the draw.

Finally, we performed a four-shooter demonstration, in Rissha, or standing form:

Once again, many thanks to Liz at CraftyChick, for sharing these photos with us!