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Our reccomended bows:

Ali Bow

Yarha III

Ali Bow's famous Manchu bow, Yarha, has a makeover for 2025! Experience the power of the Qing Manchu bow!

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Ali Bow

Tatar Bow - 2025

The classic Tatar bow is a great go-to bow for the beginner, at an unbeatable price! Ali Bow has updated their Tatar with better handle for 2025.

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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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  • 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 stock an amazing selection of fiberglass bows - perfect for the beginner, right here!

  • 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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    See www.chinesearchery.co.za or 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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