Hello

Ashbow · Post by **Ashbow** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:26 pm

Orda,
This weird IFAA rule in the Historical Bow division concerning the glue has been fortunately changed, but still you are not allowed to use a natural string and there is only the adult HB division?
http://www.ifaa-archery.org/docucentre/ ... 20copy.pdf

Cowbow,
As for archery associations in Poland the traditional archery is still something rather unrecognized and frowned upon by the stuffy governing bodies. In effect the traditional archers have been doing here on they own so far. So far we lack any official association for traditional archery, the most competent and cohesive traditional archery community in Poland seems to be the horseback archers. There is a decent number rather less official shoots taking place though where only traditional or trad. and modern bows are shot. The traditional and the modern archers are cooperating together mainly in the field/2D/3D archery. There are some chances for setting up a Federation For 3D/field archery in Poland in the near future, this would be a chance for a better promotion of the traditional archery.

Stephen Selby · Post by **Stephen Selby** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 1:23 am

In China, things are changing really fast. Up until the Beijing Olympics last year, it was difficult to get any focus on traditional archery. But there has been a recent surge of activity with a groups of traditional bow makers (hobbyists) and traditional shooters. We even had a horseback archery group established in Beijing at the end of last year. The national Martial Arts Institute in Beijing has instituted training the pellet bow shooting (but not yet archery.) All shooting with crossbows remains banned.

Partly this is all due to a surge of national pride caused by China's increasing economic and political clout. But it also has a lot to do with the fact that the country's most respected FITA archer and former national chief archery coach, Xu
Kaicai, strongly endorses traditional archery training among FITA archers. It is not so much a matter of improving technique as a reaction to the monotony of regular FITA archery practice.

Orda Khan · Post by **Orda Khan** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 4:37 pm

Thanks Ashbow, a step in the right direction for IFAA.

zora · Post by **zora** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:59 pm

In Croatia, traditional archery is in general considered as inferior and it lies entirely upon the backs of few enthusiasts.

M??a · Post by **M??a** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:52 pm

we are wishing you merry X-mass and happy New year. Archery club Prague Branches IQ60.

Justin Ma · Post by **Justin Ma** » Mon Dec 20, 2010 10:44 pm

that photo is so full of win.

Thomas Duvernay · Post by **Thomas Duvernay** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:37 am

redhawk · Post by **redhawk** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 7:01 am

Hi mysa, for sure you have a great time that x- mass.....thanx for sharing this pic.
Michael

Ashbow · Post by **Ashbow** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:59 pm

Haha, that's just great! M??a, good camouflage

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Have a great and happy time, best wishes to you all!

daryush · Post by **daryush** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 9:10 pm

Mysa - that photo's awesome, haha!

Happy Christmas everyone

hcspng · Post by **hcspng** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 7:21 am

Mysa you've done an exellent job.it's great picture.
happy Christmas everyone.

M??a · Post by **M??a** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:30 am

Itś collective work, but thanks and again
best wishes

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Fri Dec 24, 2010 5:00 pm

Happy Christmas from Poland:)