Make Archery Great! Heavy Draw July: Show Your Strength and Honor the Tradition.

Hey! July is coming and it’s time to Make Archery Great!

It will be the greatest and bestest online Manchu event in the world. I promise.

IMNAA is calling on Manchu archers worldwide to submit their heavy bow draw videos and help build the first global survey of Manchu draw weights. (Our email: manchuarcheryassociation@gmail.com and Instagram: international_manchu_archery)

Short, simple, and powerful — just like a good draw.

🎥 How to Participate

Submit one video + one full‑draw photo by July 31, 11:59 PM EST.

Your video must include three draws:

• Draw 1 & 2: Standard draws with your best form
• Draw 3: Standard or unique (Parthian draw, opposite‑hand draw, twist, squat — or simply another perfect standard draw)
• Your may draw with three fingers for heavy bow drawing. You don’t need to shoot the bow. But you may gain bonus for performance if being able to shoot the heavy bow with good form.

Tag @international_manchu_archery with #HeavyDrawJuly or email your submission.

Indicate your name/ alias (preferred name) / membership number / your local chapter. Only your preferred name and local chapter will be published with your video / video for privacy reason.

🏹 Scoring (100% + Bonus)

Unique Performance — Bonus up to 10% Optional. Impress the judges however you like.

Draw Weight — 40% Scored on a bell curve based on all submissions.

Form — 35% Settled shoulders, light grip, strong posture, good use of back muscles, relaxed arms, and full draw.

Calmness / Lightness — 25% Qing exam standard: no strained faces. Show grace under load.

🌏 Why It Matters

Manchu archery is one of the few traditions that still values heavy bows, long draws, and thumb‑ring technique. Heavy Draw July helps us document this practice, celebrate the global community, and keep the tradition alive.

🏁 Join Us

Whether you draw 40# or 140#, your submission adds to the story of modern Manchu archery.

Raise the bow. Honor the lineage. Make Archery Great Again.

Tag @international_manchu_archery with #HeavyDrawJuly or email your submission.

Whether you draw 40# or 140#, your submission adds to the story of modern Manchu archery.

(Our email: manchuarcheryassociation@gmail.com and Instagram: international_manchu_archery)