Ashibumi

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Ashibumi ( Japanese 足踏 み ) is the term for the first position (first Hassetsu ) of Japanese archery - the Kyūdō . The feet stand on an imaginary line from the target ( Mato ) to the shooter an extension length apart. This creates an angle between the two feet of around 60 to 90 degrees.

The first part of Ashibumi is the ikken naka sumi . Loosely translated, it describes the process by which Japanese carpenters used to mark long wooden beams with the help of a chalk line. In kyudo it is understood that an imaginary plumb line falls from the mato to the ground and then this is extended along an imaginary line to the archer.

The second part is the futsuka no kane , in which the left foot with the big toe is first placed on the imaginary line. Now the imaginary line is extended further and then the right foot is placed, but this time with the heel. The body weight should be evenly distributed between the left and right foot. In addition, when standing, the thigh muscles should be slightly compressed and the pelvis should be pushed forward a little. The overall posture should be natural and not cramped.

The last part of the first Hassetsus is the ogi no kane . Ōgi is the Japanese fan that has fewer ribs than a normal fan. When unfolded, it describes an angle between 60 and 90 degrees. This is also the angle that is formed between the two feet that are set, i.e. the two inner ridges. The correct distance between the left and right big toes should be roughly the same as the extension length. However, the extension length does not correspond to the arrow length, as this includes a safety overhang of about five centimeters.

The bow is held in the left hand with the bowstring pointing outward and the tip of the bow about four inches above the ground. The lower end of the bow is directed towards the center of the standing surface. The arrow is held at the tip with the right hand and also points to the center of the base. Both hands are on the hips.

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