Aiming for perfection in Kyudo


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  • Saturday, 06 Jul 2019

Kyudo is slow-paced Japanese archery that is also considered a martial art. — Photos: SAM THAM/The Star

AS I squinted while aiming for the bullseye of the target less than 10m away, my right hand felt the tension of the bowstring that was pulled as far back to my ear.

Controlling my breathing, I was ready for the final shot only to find my left arm trembling slightly.

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