As those who practice Kyudo know, Shomen-uchi-okoshi (front-facing draw) has its origins in Yabusame (mounted archery), while Shamen-uchi-okoshi (slanted draw) is a shooting method that has been passed down for hundreds of years, originating from walking archery. Reading this book, you will understand how correct and rational Shamen-uchi-okoshi is, even when examined by modern science. This is a must-have book for those currently practicing Shamen-uchi-okoshi, and it will also be very informative for those practicing Shomen-uchi-okoshi. This is a valuable book written by an author who has mastered the Heki-ryu, is a master of the Heki-ryu Inzai-ha, and holds the rank of Hanshi 9th dan in the All Japan Kyudo Federation, aiming to correctly convey the ancient shooting style in accordance with the All Japan Kyudo Federation's shooting method. [Author's Biography] Born in Tokyo in 1911. Studied under Hanshi Sakae Urakami, the archery master of Waseda University. In May 1957, won the first Imperial Match attended by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress after the war. From 1969 to 1992, was dispatched by the All Japan Kyudo Federation to teach Kyudo in various parts of Europe. Master of the German Kyudo Federation Hanshi 9th dan, All Japan Kyudo Federation Master of Heki-ryu Inzai-ha Based on his extensive teaching experience, the author explains the ancient Heki-ryu Kyudo from various angles. According to the author, Kyudo textbooks lack specificity and are difficult to understand. Therefore, he wrote this book with the aim of deepening the understanding of the correct way to draw a bow by specifically explaining the walking archery of the Heki-ryu shooting method with illustrations. This is a very valuable book, and its condition is excellent. The cover is not faded, and the inside is clean with no writing. There are no signs of the book being opened forcefully, and although there is a slight warp on the edge of the cover, the overall condition is very good. Published in 1994, this is an old book, and while it may not be in brand-new condition, such a well-preserved copy is rare. ISBN: ISBN4-88574-616-7