Useful Chinese Archery Links

 

Our Chinese Archery Practice Group

Where to Train

  • Helderberg Target Archery Club - The home base for Chinese Archery South Africa - Contact Deon at info@chinesearchery.co.za for lessons
  • Chinese Archery South Africa Facebook Group - Our South African Chinese Archery practice group, based at Bellville Archery Club, Cape Town.

Essential Resources

  • The Way of Archery - Home of The Chinese Archery Program, and the essential translation of Gao Ying's 17th Century military archery manuals, The Way of Archery, by Justin Ma and Jie Tian.
  • The International Manchu Archery Association - Home of Manchu archery enthusiasts and practitioners.
  • Bamboo Archery Youtube Channel - An amazing Chinese Archery video tutorial resource.
  • Fe Doro Manchu Archery - The original Qing Dynasty Manchu archery resource by Peter Dekker.
  • ATARN - The Asian Traditional Archery Research Network - One of the first detailed internet resources in English. An outdated site, but still invaluable.

Facebook Groups

    Where to Buy Bows

    • Lost Arts Archery South Africa is now an official dealer of Alibow and Mariner products. Reach out to me if you're interested.

      Recommended reading:

       


      The Way of Archery, a 1637 Chinese Military Training Manual
      By Jie Tian and Justin Ma
      2015
      ISBN 10: 0764347918  ISBN 13: 9780764347917


      Chinese Archery
      Chinese Archery
      By Stephen Selby
      2000
      ISBN 9622095011