In-Stock Bows

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Our reccomended bows:

Mariner Bows

Ming Moon Series

Mariner, is widely regarded as one of the best premium brands of laminated, hand crafted Chinese bows in the world.

We are excited to bring Mariner's trusted bows to South Africa In collaboration with Bamboo Archery!

The Ming Moon series is is a favourite of Asiatic and Historical archers around the world.

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Bamboo Archery

Assymetric Jotoman-X

The new Jotoman range of bent fiberglass bows from Bamboo Archery are surpassing performance expectations, making them a great mid-level bow, and an impossible-to-ignore alternative to more expencive laminated bows.

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Ali Bow

Zhu Di (Judy) Bow

At last! New in 2025! A long siyah Yuan/Ming style bow with a generous 32" draw! Perfect for Gao Ying beginners and warbow enthusiasts alike!

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In-Stock Arrows

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  • What is Chinese Archery?

    Chinese archery forms part of the wider world of Asiatic archery, which uses historical bows, the thumb release and an instinctive shooting technique. It has a long history that encompasses many styles, cultures, types of equipment, and uses.

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    Today Chinese archery is mostly practiced for leisure and as a martial art.

  • What equipment do I need to start?

    All you need is an asiatic bow (sometimes referred to as a horse bow), some arrows and a thumb!

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    Luckily Chinese archery can be relatively inexpensive to start. We hope to stock some beginner bows soon, but in the meantime, see our useful Chinese archery links or contact me for recommendations on where to get your first Chinese bow!

  • Where can I learn Chinese Archery?

    Deon de Lange teaches an introductory course in the Gao Ying method of Chinese archery at Bellville Archery Club in Cape Town.

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    Email Deon at info@chinesearchery.co.za for info.

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    See our useful Chinese archery links for in-depth information on Chinese archery.

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