Intermediate Kyudo
2026
Continue your study of the Way of the Bow in this intermediate program at Karmê Chöling's Seiko Kyudojo. This retreat is open to all who have completed First Shot and offers an opportunity to deepen your practice in a focused group setting.
Kyudo is one of the oldest contemplative arts of the Japanese tradition, meditation in action, where the aim is not the target but the synchronization of awareness and body in the present moment.
One is not polishing one's shooting style or technique, but the mind.
Shibata Sensei
Building on the foundation of the Seven Coordinations, this program introduces two new dimensions of practice. The first is hitote, the two-arrow style, in which the practitioner shoots a pair of arrows in succession and works with the continuity and rhythm of the form. The second is sukobai, the kneeling form, which brings a different quality of grounding and presence to the shot.
Alongside this technical training, Sensei Jack will encourage practitioners to refine the breath until it becomes genuinely meditative, and to work with greater precision in every detail of the form. Evenings will include talks that place the practice within its broader contemplative context.
All necessary class equipment will be provided.
Arrival & Departure:
Plan to arrive 3:00-6:00 pm on Sunday, to check in, register, and settle so you are rested and prepared for the program that starts first thing the next morning.
Dinner is served at 6:30 pm
The program begins at 9:00 am Monday morning.
The program concludes at 5:00 pm on Friday.
Partial Attendance
There is solid benefit in attending the entire program, however, participants may register for a segment of the program. For per-day registration, contact KCL Guest Services at guestservices@karmecholing.org or (802)633-2384x3000.
Class equipment is available.
For other questions regarding the program please contact Programs@KarmeCholing.org
Prerequisites:
This program is open to all who have taken Kyudo First Shot.
Pricing
Karmê Chöling values its commitment to making programs affordable and available to all who wish to study with us. To support this commitment we provide two program price options.
Generosity Price: $690.00
You're able to help us with this commitment by choosing the "Generosity Price". The money above the basic tuition cost goes into a scholarship fund for those who might not be able to attend a program otherwise.
Tuition: $575.00
This is the price of the program, it does not include housing options or material fees.
Please Note:
Price does not include accommodations, which will be added during the registration process.
Policies
Payment Policies:
Please read the payment policy before proceeding with registration.
Financial Aid:
Karmê Chöling offers full-time student discounts, scholarships and other financial aid.
Program Credit:
If using existing program credit to pay for a program, you must pre-register for this program at least two weeks prior to the program start date by calling the front desk (802-633-2384 x3000). Program credit may not be used to pay for housing or practice materials and may not be used on or after arrival day.
Instructor
Jack Stewart first became interested in Kyudo in 1987 and began practicing in the Samurai or warrior style. The following year, he received his first yumi (bow) as a gift from his children. In 1989, upon learning that Kanjuro Shibata, Sensei, was teaching in Vermont, Jack started to study with Sensei in the formal court style of Heki Ryu Bisshu Chikurin Ha. In 1992, Jack assisted in the building of the Matoba Azuchi, the outdoor Kyudo target range, at Karme Choling in Barnet, VT.
Instructor:
Sensei Jack Stewart
Date & Time Details:
Location:
On-Land
Program Fee:
Generosity Price - $690
Tuition - $575
Room/Meals Fee:
This will be added in during the registration process.
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Getting to Karmê Chöling:
Contact Us:
Karmê Chöling
(802) 633-2384
info@karmecholing.org
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