Techniques

This page is under construction. We plan to show original materials by later 2026. We highly recommend members to study Mr. Li Qingyang’s videos. Mr. Li is a master craftman of traditional Manchu bow made with horn and sinew.

Manchu Archery Technique Series for Today’s Archers (following Mr. Li’s Videos) Ongoing updates throughout 2026

Lesson 1 – Zhan-Wei (the Stance)

Lesson 2 – Diao-Zuan（The Bow Hand’s Grip)

Lesson 3 – Kuo-Xuan (Nocking) COMING SOON

Translation and Notes on Gu Hao’s Theory of Archery (a Qing Dynasty Archery Text)

The Inner and Outer Efforts According to Gu Hao’s Theory of Archery

Wai Gong Practices: Stance and Bow Grip According to Gu Hao’s Theory of Archery

Nocking the Arrow, Thumb Ring Technique, and Structural Alignments 

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