Mato
The target in kyūdō , Japanese archery, is called Mato ( Japanese 的 , English “target”) .
nature
Mato traditionally consist of a wooden ring covered with paper, which is fastened with the help of a bamboo stick in front of a pile of sand (Azuchi). When shooting in sports halls, the Mato often consists of a foam sheet as a backstop to which paper targets are pinned. According to the competition rules of the German Kyudo Association, the diameter of the Mato is 100 cm at a target distance of 60 meters. The auf -Mato ( 大 的 , "large Mato") is used for shooting from a long distance („ 的 , Enteki ) . This has a diameter of 158 cm (5 shaku 2 sun ) and is stretched on a wooden stand.
Frame of the Mato
According to official regulations, the frame of the Mato should be at least 10 cm deep and care must be taken that there is no gap between the paper and the frame. The frame must not be too thick either, as the arrows can either ricochet off or be damaged. "The inner edge of the frame should be sanded off. If the frame is too flat, the Mato can easily tip over ...
to form
A distinction is made between two different forms:
- The Hoshi-Mato ( 星 的 , "Star-Mato") used for training and competition consists of a white disc 36 cm in diameter with a black center 12 cm in diameter.
- The Kasumi-Mato ( 霞 的 , "Nebel-Mato") is used for ceremonies and competitions . This also has several black and white rings with a diameter of 36 cm, the number and width of which differ between the individual schools of Kyūdō.
Web links
- Official rules of the Kyudobund §27 – §30 (PDF; 1.1 MB)