i feel a touch of anger in this video, and i like it. It's like with everything, there was a reason why you started, and it's usually an emotional one. You feel drawn to something. And then at some point everything becomes unnecessarily complicated and takes away the fun. Thanks for remembering. The mental attitude is the essential thing for me.
Maybe the most important video on archery for me. And the best part is that I can apply it into the life and relationships also. What a treasure ! Thanks Armin and thanks Open Minded for putting my thoughts before me in to the comment (great name you have here btw)
@@michaldante9797 hello Michael, thank you for your nice words. You're welcome. And I have to confess that I always have been jealous about the name "Dante". To me it's sounds magical, arestocratical and kind of esoteric (in the original meaning of esoteric).
Ah ! What a pleasure to read such kind words openly spoken by a “stranger” for me ! Thank you and you’re welcome too ! My english is not very good pardon if something isn’t “good”. To be honest, my real name is Michal but I like the form “Michael” closer to the origin more :-D and Dante isn’t mine in reality. I totaly agree with your taste in that name. I like it for many reasons but the most close to my heart is because of Dante Alighieri. I was very touched as a teenager at highschool when I first learned about his life, love and his work Divine Comedy. Hard to explain but I believe you can sense by heart what I mean. Funny enough I never read more then 1/10 of that book ! Someday I want. But my issue when it comes to books is to understand deeply what author wrote (meaning), not just read without the understanding. Maybe I’m trying to hard at this and I’ll give it a shot without some “scholar works” made for this book. For example I’m reading Don Quijote by Miguel y Saavedra but I have special edition with notes not just for many historical facts (because it´s very rich book on knowledge) but this special edition also has a scholar introduction about author and his work and it´s terrific altogether ! Because it´s hard to be open minded and not forget that there is some meaning in such a books and it´s not just for entertainment. Sometimes it´s the only “weapon” of literally talented people to fight against the ruler/s of the country, or a tool for people to help them etc. What a stretch and offtopic by me ! But I tried be spontaneous.
Tremendous topic. It does not matter the way as long as it is to be something good. Since we are talking about archery, all this applies to life itself. When we do something like a job or serve others, the way doesn't matter, just do it with respect and without criticizing others. They are nice to share this discipline with others for everyone to learn and make good friends. Thanks for this video. Armin. 👊🥰🙏☕
@@bastardofthesun331 I like to help even if they don't ask me. That's how my dad taught me since I was little and that's why I have a great friendship with many archers.
Excellent...it's the why that truly motivates us and it is the why that determines whether we shoot for the right reasons, I shoot because it brings me happiness and when I am troubled I take up the bow and my troubles evaporate: often when I have pain or soreness that is alleviated also .
@@miguelveratraditionalarche9374 so basically because it was expected of you??? You never emptied the cup to fill it with something new, that was yours truly.
Armin, you are so very, very correct. This video sums it all up, I'm 77 yrs enjoy archery for about 70 yrs. Always approached it the way you put it today And Armin I think that is why it kept my interest for so long. I have the equipment and approach to archery that suits ME, therefore I enjoy it so much. Great sport, great hobby. Enjoy all your videos and your presentations. Keep up the fine job you do. Archery needs you!!
I'm watched 2/3 if the length of the video and I already have to leave a comment... Because at the "why" question, I remembered the feeling of being 11 years old, and building bows and arrows from bamboo, and shooting at trees even if cars could pass over inside our condominium... after 20 years of an erratic career as a musician and now stable IT developer, now I can finally have the money to buy aliexpress bows and shoot with wood arrows with synthetic feathers, and I can say the amazing feeling and excitment of shooting is absolutely the same... and so I know for sure WHY am I shooting. Thanks again, Armin, for your amazing videos!
I'm now in my 40th year of shooting Archery. What I love about archery is the fact that we live in a world today in which someone like yourself who is also in love with the same sport as I , is able to share and teach me things that I never knew. I am grateful being able to learn styles I never considered. Never once did I think I would shoot a bow with my thumb and the arrow on the "wrong" side. Archery is as diverse as all of our cultures. Learning how people shoot all over the world and through history is boundless. I love shooting! It doesn't matter what stick and string you choose. If it has wheels, mechanical release, ILF limbs or simply a piece of Ray skin-it's all still Archery! Thanks for all you do!! -From the cold Rocky Mountains USA!!
Love this. For me the why is growth. As I approach "middle age" it is important to keep stretching my mind and body to keep them sharp. Archery allows for both. Learning to shoot ambidextrously stretches my mind by forcing it to grow and adapt out of the comfort zone of the "dominant eye" by learning to focus on the other eye and switch dominant eye. It reminds me to keep my muscles balanced. Learning to shoot many styles of draw further stretches my mind and forces me to focus on every aspect of the shot and thus not focus on anything else in my life and the world, forces me to be absolutely present in the moment. All of this has helped awaken my creativity and reminded me how I like to make things with my hands as I try to make and adapt my gear to allow me to shoot in all these styles without spending a fortune on gloves, rings, tabs, etc. Perhaps one day I will even try my hand at making my own twin bow. Then there is the potential to hunt again that drew me in the first place. There are layers to my love of archery which is another thing I love about archery. That such a simple thing as a stick and a string can offer so much is amazing.
I was about 5 or 6 years old, I had bamboo canes, I tied some string at each end, with no brace height to speak of, made an out of the other cane, with no fetching, and proceeded to shoot that stick all over the field at the back of my home, Why? At first because it was fun pretending to be an American Indian, followed by the satisfaction of hitting the things I was aiming with greater and greater consistency, now I do it because it keeps me sane, and gives me a sense satisfaction and purpose, the what and the how don't matter, Why does, it may be different for every single one of us, but that's the one that counts🙏
Same for me, I only had tea tree, would only get 10 or so shots before it would break and I’d have to start again. Being a child pretending to be an Indian was a big part of it 🏹❤️😊
Quite possibly the best video for any archer.Its clear the coach at our local club has this same ethos and has made it so much more enjoyable as a result of this after almost times of not bothering to shoot along side my daughter this mindset has made it a joy again.
Ryugu is correct. This is a life lesson! It transcends to our work and the stresses that come from it. When work stress drives you down, you must reflect on the Why you are doing that work. The what and the how can accelerate the stress, but it is the why that will re-centre your passion for the work you do (or the sport you once enjoyed etc). It took me a lifetime to work this out... but I now work in my chosen field because I enjoy it, not because I have to. Armin, you have trumped in a single short lesson what thousands of authors have tried to capture in decades of complicated books and lectures! Salute!
I've been interested in archery since I was a kid, but only now as a very much fully grown adult I've bought my first bow. And I am absolutely obsessed. I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about archery.
Love you! Great video and philosophy. I'm a competitive pistol and rifle shooter, but because of rising ammunition prices I got back to archery. I haven't shot a bow in 30 years and I love it. It cam back to me quickly and it's much less expensive than buy rounds of bullets. Keep up the good work. Skoal!
Such a simple statement. But how profound! I have been stuck in the "what, and how" for too long. But I think that's what happens when you have too much to choose from. You lose the why. Now that I'm older, simpler seems more important. Thank you for the quiet reminder!
Thank you Mr Armin. Looking back, the archery resonated with me, vice versa. I love it. It is so addicting. You philosophical approach to this brings me back to the origin(source). Regardless, what techniques, the type of bow I use, It is I, I am the one in control.
Well, after watching this video, I took some time off this morning to reflect on what you said. It definitely reawakened that primal urge I had in me years ago when I got into archery. This is one of the most significant videos you have made over the years, Armin. Thank you!
Archery for me has been less about improving my aim and my skills, and more about meditation and connecting with nature while understanding my self. From managing my anxiety and learning that it's ok to let go. To understanding the value of a little bit of discipline. I dont practice half as often as I would like. but every time I do I feel like I learn something new and it's made it into a very spiritual experience for me.
So true! Just those few moments (split seconds, really) of intense concentration make you realize how little focus you actually use during daily life. I find I concentrate more, have better focus, and shoot far better when there are less distractions. I even stopped shooting with my music on.
Enjoyed your Explanation on why you shoot archery. Enjoyment is key for me not getting too hung up over the fine technical elements to be perfect .been there done that in other sports As I now am about to start my journey again late in life from first shooting a bow in my early teens. This is what I want to be with my thoughts feelings and enjoy Archery again . Your videos are easy to understand with honest opinions on bows and form .👍 Thankyou
I absolutely agree, i used to own an old bow when I was younger, eventually it broke and instead of getting a new one I kind of gave it up. 10 years later I wanted to shoot again and started shopping for a new bow and as a wood worker I figured I could make one cheaper. Now ive made all sorts of bows for all sorts of different styles of shooting and I enjoy them all, I also just bought my first bow, a manchu bow (out of my bow making skills) and have decided that my interest are in traditional war archery. It's all about having fun and learning. And you can do this with a stick you find in the woods or a cheap $100 bow.
Why do I shoot bow and arrow??? Because I love it ! I love my bow with all the gear, sight stabilisers pressure button the lot, and I love my barebow shoot off the shelf . I just love shooting a bow . I don't want to be better than the man , or woman, next to me on the line I want to be better today than I was yesterday but not as good as I will be tomorrow but more Importantly I just want to keep loving shooting g just for the joy of it . Thanks Armin for making me think about it.
My favorite is the pinch draw with support on the string, with that and the reverse slavic, you can shoot any bow, any side, any direction. It just works best for ME.
So very true. A person with all the physical potential in the world will never be as good or get as much out of an art like archery if they don't have the right intention, the right relationship to it. With correct mindset it is a rare example of something that can be active, meditative and fun all at the same time. Thanks for your many videos!
Great video 👍 the first four bows I shot, I built myself, the journey has always been about the feeling, the calm it brings me and the skillful, eligant control of power.
For me, archery is a mixture of relaxation, concentration, Epping my mind and getting outside with my feet on the grass,,. The other side of it is learning, learning how to relax, learning how to breath, learning how to concentrate and learning how to improve But I agree, the big ist thing to remember is to enjoy
No matter what I bumped into during the day, I feel calm and satisfied once the arrow hits the X... And my mind is cleared between the draw and the release motion. This is my "Why". Thank you Armin.
as the tennis and volley-ball service, i enjoy the beauty of the flight of the ball and the arrow and it's very funny to place a small object where you decide he has to be : on the line, in the corner, or in the center of the target ! the material and mind preparation are important too, a kind of ritual where you learn how to fix your mistakes, an art of life !
A million thanks' for this, you've reminded me of what I lost in the race to be the best at archery that I could be. I started because it was fun, and I turned it into a job of hard work. Now I'm going to return to it being fun and let being the best at archery that I could be, arrive in its own good time.
I shoot from 4 yards away at my target in my conservatory. Once a day for about 20 minutes, maybe 75 arrows. I lose myself in that time and everything is good.
I got my son into archery recently. With little coaching, he took to it "like a duck in water." I attribute part of this to his laid back "hippie lifestyle." "Relax your mind and your ads will follow."
Great insights. I get funny looks and almost outraged comments when I go to different ranges because I shoot horsebows with thumb- draw. I shoot because it helps me quiet my mind's chatter, I like working on a skill that can always improve or evolve and lastly because I enjoy it. Thanks Armin for putting it so simply and succinctly. 👍🏼
I love it 😊👍 I was teaching my daughters today about Aikido,. About chi, and visualising and directing it, and feeling the flow of energy being more important than exact technique. Similar to this principle of “why” I guess. thank you Armin. 🙏😊
Ahniin Armin! The beautiful irony of showcasing your talent with so many different bows and then revealing how it doesn't necessarily make you a "great archer" is very true. Go down the rabbit hole chasing styles and techniques, it can be easy to forget to have fun. I think back on when I started, I used to think I knew nothing, maybe I knew everything I needed, lol. G'meegwetch!
Great video. You reminded me of when I first started shooting archery with a takedown solid fiberglass bow of 30# using fibreglass arrows spined for 65# @ 28", cut down to 26.5". Technique was instinctive Mediterranean draw with bow held at 45deg. I spent an hour on a bus each way twice a week to go to the only indoor shooting venue available in the middle of winter in Canada. The equipment was terrible, the arrows were lobbed into the target, but I still hit targets! Amazing!!! Now I have a collection of very nice bows including take down traditional style Turkish and Assyrian bows and I almost never shoot anymore, even when I had a range in my own backyard! Sad state of affairs. Now I have moved to a condominium and I have no place to shoot. So, I may end up driving an hour or more to another city to be able to shoot indoors.
Love all three of your Bowes you showed in this video, one of them with the screws on the front is a bit like one of mine, I up graded my 14 pound to 24 pound bow which is enough strength for me to hold
You see this is why I love Armin...we seem to see things similarly until I start becoming diluted and he gently leads me back onto the path ...but I've managed to hold onto the why ...recently and especially when reading comments wherein the brothers are bickering about this or that...I say none of these things Matter ...the only thing that truly matters is the happiness it brings you to shoot your bow ...what could Matter more than our happiness and sense of well-being....of course our accomplishments with the bow Matter our skills but these things will come in time . As long as you have fun with it you always win . ...I've heard Lars say many times..." it's not the bow or the method, but the archer " .
Mein Gott, somebody pissed you off! I rather like the tone. Never forget that human stupidity is without limits. Please do continue the videos the way you like it. ;-)
Hohohoho i take my bow instantly and i go to shoot !!! WHAT a fun, HOW it make's me happy, WHY not ?? What a lovely moment Armin! The intention (Yi) the fist (Quan) the arrow flight (tao)?? ^^ I need to go to Zhan zhuang too haha
I always thought of archery like a sort of meditiation. There are a few steps you have to perform, calm yourself, concentrate on each one and if everything is done right you perform the "right shot". Doesn't really matter to me if it's a center shot or not, as long as it's repetable. It's desired of course, but the shot itself is more important than where it hits the target. Often overlooked by my colleagues on a shooting range with all the olympic/hunter/compound bows. I shoot Segye Korean with wooden arrows (thanks for the review btw). This is also very healthy to distinguish what drives you. For them it's the performance and scores, absolutely different approach from mine. It's only natural to be different, just respect each others ;)
True, is very easy to fall in technicalities trap and forget that is a hobby, supposed to be fun... is ok to work a little but never forget why you started doing it.
Absolutely true but it is so easy for archery to become a trial rather than a pleasure. When you stop enjoying shooting then stop shooting, as what is wrong is invariably what's going on in your head. Come back when you are feeling relaxed and looking forward to the challenge and it will be a pleasure again.
Almost a follow-up to your sage explanation of stick and string, but not quite there.... Why, I remember playing as a child.. cowboys and Indians... Cap guns and the bow with arrow that had sucker's... I loved it then as time passed the real crunch WHY am I missing.... The start of the slide and the process of growing up....kids have the why in the bag, we as adults over complicate the why...... I look forward to your sage follow-up to your earlier video....?
Idk, the *what* does matter to me to some degree. Let me explain: i don't remember what the first bow was that i shot. It might have been some selfmade stick or some kid's bow that only was a straight piece of non-tillered bendy material with a plastic handle. Something like that. Might have been fun for a few minutes but not enough to capture me. But i do remember the first "real" bow i shot, i believe i was about 14 years old and my father bought me a used 45lbs english longbow made from hickory and lemonwood. I instantly fell in love with that bow and with archery and now 20 years later i still have tremendous fun shooting that very same bow. I might not ever have gotten into archery if all i had was that crap i mentioned in the beginning :)
Those moments where you wonder if you're watching for the archery, or the life lessons.
p.s. it's both, all the love Armin
Your one happy Dude Mate.
Gimme summa dat.
i feel a touch of anger in this video, and i like it.
It's like with everything, there was a reason why you started, and it's usually an emotional one. You feel drawn to something. And then at some point everything becomes unnecessarily complicated and takes away the fun.
Thanks for remembering. The mental attitude is the essential thing for me.
Maybe the most important video on archery for me. And the best part is that I can apply it into the life and relationships also. What a treasure ! Thanks Armin and thanks Open Minded for putting my thoughts before me in to the comment (great name you have here btw)
@@michaldante9797 hello Michael, thank you for your nice words. You're welcome. And I have to confess that I always have been jealous about the name "Dante". To me it's sounds magical, arestocratical and kind of esoteric (in the original meaning of esoteric).
Ah ! What a pleasure to read such kind words openly spoken by a “stranger” for me ! Thank you and you’re welcome too ! My english is not very good pardon if something isn’t “good”. To be honest, my real name is Michal but I like the form “Michael” closer to the origin more :-D and Dante isn’t mine in reality. I totaly agree with your taste in that name. I like it for many reasons but the most close to my heart is because of Dante Alighieri. I was very touched as a teenager at highschool when I first learned about his life, love and his work Divine Comedy. Hard to explain but I believe you can sense by heart what I mean. Funny enough I never read more then 1/10 of that book ! Someday I want. But my issue when it comes to books is to understand deeply what author wrote (meaning), not just read without the understanding. Maybe I’m trying to hard at this and I’ll give it a shot without some “scholar works” made for this book. For example I’m reading Don Quijote by Miguel y Saavedra but I have special edition with notes not just for many historical facts (because it´s very rich book on knowledge) but this special edition also has a scholar introduction about author and his work and it´s terrific altogether ! Because it´s hard to be open minded and not forget that there is some meaning in such a books and it´s not just for entertainment. Sometimes it´s the only “weapon” of literally talented people to fight against the ruler/s of the country, or a tool for people to help them etc. What a stretch and offtopic by me ! But I tried be spontaneous.
Tremendous topic. It does not matter the way as long as it is to be something good. Since we are talking about archery, all this applies to life itself. When we do something like a job or serve others, the way doesn't matter, just do it with respect and without criticizing others. They are nice to share this discipline with others for everyone to learn and make good friends. Thanks for this video. Armin. 👊🥰🙏☕
The way doesn’t matter, but why are you serving others???
@@bastardofthesun331 I like to help even if they don't ask me. That's how my dad taught me since I was little and that's why I have a great friendship with many archers.
Excellent...it's the why that truly motivates us and it is the why that determines whether we shoot for the right reasons, I shoot because it brings me happiness and when I am troubled I take up the bow and my troubles evaporate: often when I have pain or soreness that is alleviated also .
@@miguelveratraditionalarche9374 so basically because it was expected of you??? You never emptied the cup to fill it with something new, that was yours truly.
Well said Miguel 🙏
Armin, you are so very, very correct. This video sums it all up, I'm 77 yrs enjoy archery for about 70 yrs. Always approached it the way you put it today And Armin I think that is why it kept my interest for so long. I have the equipment and approach to archery that suits ME, therefore I enjoy it so much. Great sport, great hobby. Enjoy all your videos and your presentations. Keep up the fine job you do. Archery needs you!!
thank you
I'm watched 2/3 if the length of the video and I already have to leave a comment... Because at the "why" question, I remembered the feeling of being 11 years old, and building bows and arrows from bamboo, and shooting at trees even if cars could pass over inside our condominium... after 20 years of an erratic career as a musician and now stable IT developer, now I can finally have the money to buy aliexpress bows and shoot with wood arrows with synthetic feathers, and I can say the amazing feeling and excitment of shooting is absolutely the same... and so I know for sure WHY am I shooting. Thanks again, Armin, for your amazing videos!
I'm now in my 40th year of shooting Archery. What I love about archery is the fact that we live in a world today in which someone like yourself who is also in love with the same sport as I , is able to share and teach me things that I never knew. I am grateful being able to learn styles I never considered. Never once did I think I would shoot a bow with my thumb and the arrow on the "wrong" side. Archery is as diverse as all of our cultures. Learning how people shoot all over the world and through history is boundless. I love shooting! It doesn't matter what stick and string you choose. If it has wheels, mechanical release, ILF limbs or simply a piece of Ray skin-it's all still Archery! Thanks for all you do!! -From the cold Rocky Mountains USA!!
Love this. For me the why is growth. As I approach "middle age" it is important to keep stretching my mind and body to keep them sharp. Archery allows for both. Learning to shoot ambidextrously stretches my mind by forcing it to grow and adapt out of the comfort zone of the "dominant eye" by learning to focus on the other eye and switch dominant eye. It reminds me to keep my muscles balanced. Learning to shoot many styles of draw further stretches my mind and forces me to focus on every aspect of the shot and thus not focus on anything else in my life and the world, forces me to be absolutely present in the moment. All of this has helped awaken my creativity and reminded me how I like to make things with my hands as I try to make and adapt my gear to allow me to shoot in all these styles without spending a fortune on gloves, rings, tabs, etc. Perhaps one day I will even try my hand at making my own twin bow. Then there is the potential to hunt again that drew me in the first place.
There are layers to my love of archery which is another thing I love about archery. That such a simple thing as a stick and a string can offer so much is amazing.
I was about 5 or 6 years old, I had bamboo canes, I tied some string at each end, with no brace height to speak of, made an out of the other cane, with no fetching, and proceeded to shoot that stick all over the field at the back of my home, Why? At first because it was fun pretending to be an American Indian, followed by the satisfaction of hitting the things I was aiming with greater and greater consistency, now I do it because it keeps me sane, and gives me a sense satisfaction and purpose, the what and the how don't matter, Why does, it may be different for every single one of us, but that's the one that counts🙏
Hahhhaa!
Same for me, I only had tea tree, would only get 10 or so shots before it would break and I’d have to start again. Being a child pretending to be an Indian was a big part of it 🏹❤️😊
Quite possibly the best video for any archer.Its clear the coach at our local club has this same ethos and has made it so much more enjoyable as a result of this after almost times of not bothering to shoot along side my daughter this mindset has made it a joy again.
Every time when im geting tired or stressed im watching this video and its helps me a lot ! Thank you for it !
Ryugu is correct. This is a life lesson! It transcends to our work and the stresses that come from it. When work stress drives you down, you must reflect on the Why you are doing that work. The what and the how can accelerate the stress, but it is the why that will re-centre your passion for the work you do (or the sport you once enjoyed etc). It took me a lifetime to work this out... but I now work in my chosen field because I enjoy it, not because I have to. Armin, you have trumped in a single short lesson what thousands of authors have tried to capture in decades of complicated books and lectures! Salute!
I've been interested in archery since I was a kid, but only now as a very much fully grown adult I've bought my first bow.
And I am absolutely obsessed. I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about archery.
Thank you Armin. You clearly gave this some thought... The simplicity and truth of what you are saying is beautiful.
Do what you love...and you will love what you do!👍❤🏹
Love you!
Great video and philosophy.
I'm a competitive pistol and rifle shooter, but because of rising ammunition prices I got back to archery. I haven't shot a bow in 30 years and I love it. It cam back to me quickly and it's much less expensive than buy rounds of bullets.
Keep up the good work.
Skoal!
Such a simple statement. But how profound! I have been stuck in the "what, and how" for too long. But I think that's what happens when you have too much to choose from. You lose the why. Now that I'm older, simpler seems more important. Thank you for the quiet reminder!
Wonderful message, thanks for sharing.
Thank you Mr Armin. Looking back, the archery resonated with me, vice versa. I love it. It is so addicting. You philosophical approach to this brings me back to the origin(source). Regardless, what techniques, the type of bow I use, It is I, I am the one in control.
Spot on. Go out and have fun ! So many people have lost sight of this
Well, after watching this video, I took some time off this morning to reflect on what you said. It definitely reawakened that primal urge I had in me years ago when I got into archery. This is one of the most significant videos you have made over the years, Armin. Thank you!
i was starting to get out of bows but this helped me so much thank
you
-This man could be my teacher for bowmanship one day!
Richmond Der Snotgobblererer!
Aahhahahah!
@@jonoedwards4195 what language is that?
@@richmondlandersenfells2238 Well ahead of Your Gist Mate!
Stay Pumped. My BS thing it not mean.
The Dalailama of archery have spoken... ❤🏹
hahahahahaha ooommmmmmm
Archery for me has been less about improving my aim and my skills, and more about meditation and connecting with nature while understanding my self. From managing my anxiety and learning that it's ok to let go. To understanding the value of a little bit of discipline. I dont practice half as often as I would like. but every time I do I feel like I learn something new and it's made it into a very spiritual experience for me.
So true! Just those few moments (split seconds, really) of intense concentration make you realize how little focus you actually use during daily life. I find I concentrate more, have better focus, and shoot far better when there are less distractions. I even stopped shooting with my music on.
Enjoyed your Explanation on why you shoot archery. Enjoyment is key for me not getting too hung up over the fine technical elements to be perfect .been there done that in other sports As I now am about to start my journey again late in life from first shooting a bow in my early teens. This is what I want to be with my thoughts feelings and enjoy Archery again . Your videos are easy to understand with honest opinions on bows and form .👍 Thankyou
I absolutely agree, i used to own an old bow when I was younger, eventually it broke and instead of getting a new one I kind of gave it up. 10 years later I wanted to shoot again and started shopping for a new bow and as a wood worker I figured I could make one cheaper. Now ive made all sorts of bows for all sorts of different styles of shooting and I enjoy them all, I also just bought my first bow, a manchu bow (out of my bow making skills) and have decided that my interest are in traditional war archery. It's all about having fun and learning. And you can do this with a stick you find in the woods or a cheap $100 bow.
Probably the best archery/life lesson ever!
Thank you Armin. you put it so well. I started in compound. last month I saw a long bow and bought it on a whim and wow! it everything you said.
Wow, thank you so much for reminding me how i felt when i shot my first arrow. Thank you
Unreal!
Why do I shoot bow and arrow??? Because I love it ! I love my bow with all the gear, sight stabilisers pressure button the lot, and I love my barebow shoot off the shelf . I just love shooting a bow . I don't want to be better than the man , or woman, next to me on the line I want to be better today than I was yesterday but not as good as I will be tomorrow but more Importantly I just want to keep loving shooting g just for the joy of it . Thanks Armin for making me think about it.
Wonderful video, thank you Armin!
All I can say excellent!
My favorite is the pinch draw with support on the string, with that and the reverse slavic, you can shoot any bow, any side, any direction. It just works best for ME.
Lmao try to shoot a new compound bow off hand, I’d love to have a video of that epic fail
So very true. A person with all the physical potential in the world will never be as good or get as much out of an art like archery if they don't have the right intention, the right relationship to it. With correct mindset it is a rare example of something that can be active, meditative and fun all at the same time. Thanks for your many videos!
and this is WHY I prefer your channel for archery :D
I like your interpretation of Simon Sinek in terms of archery. Very nice and true words. :)
This is ancient philosophy as well...
Great video 👍 the first four bows I shot, I built myself, the journey has always been about the feeling, the calm it brings me and the skillful, eligant control of power.
Thank you, Armin. I needed to hear this today.
For me, archery is a mixture of relaxation, concentration, Epping my mind and getting outside with my feet on the grass,,.
The other side of it is learning, learning how to relax, learning how to breath, learning how to concentrate and learning how to improve
But I agree, the big ist thing to remember is to enjoy
Vielen Dank ,lieber Armin.
Du sprichst mir aus der Seele.
Auf den Punkt gebracht worum es im Leben geht.
Osho lässt grüßen.
Precisely! Very well said!
Keep up the fun! 🙏🏹❤️
No matter what I bumped into during the day, I feel calm and satisfied once the arrow hits the X... And my mind is cleared between the draw and the release motion. This is my "Why". Thank you Armin.
Thank you! I was getting lost in the tecnicalities of my bow shooting and could not see a way out, now I know I’ll just go back to having fun again
as the tennis and volley-ball service, i enjoy the beauty of the flight of the ball and the arrow
and it's very funny to place a small object where you decide he has to be : on the line, in the corner, or in the center of the target !
the material and mind preparation are important too, a kind of ritual where you learn how to fix your mistakes, an art of life !
A million thanks' for this, you've reminded me of what I lost in the race to be the best at archery that I could be. I started because it was fun, and I turned it into a job of hard work. Now I'm going to return to it being fun and let being the best at archery that I could be, arrive in its own good time.
I shoot from 4 yards away at my target in my conservatory. Once a day for about 20 minutes, maybe 75 arrows. I lose myself in that time and everything is good.
I got my son into archery recently. With little coaching, he took to it "like a duck in water." I attribute part of this to his laid back "hippie lifestyle."
"Relax your mind and your ads will follow."
Spellchecker screws it up for everybody!!
Great insights. I get funny looks and almost outraged comments when I go to different ranges because I shoot horsebows with thumb- draw. I shoot because it helps me quiet my mind's chatter, I like working on a skill that can always improve or evolve and lastly because I enjoy it. Thanks Armin for putting it so simply and succinctly. 👍🏼
Great Video! Greetings from Argentina!!
I love it 😊👍
I was teaching my daughters today about Aikido,. About chi, and visualising and directing it, and feeling the flow of energy being more important than exact technique. Similar to this principle of “why” I guess.
thank you Armin. 🙏😊
Ahniin Armin! The beautiful irony of showcasing your talent with so many different bows and then revealing how it doesn't necessarily make you a "great archer" is very true. Go down the rabbit hole chasing styles and techniques, it can be easy to forget to have fun. I think back on when I started, I used to think I knew nothing, maybe I knew everything I needed, lol. G'meegwetch!
You get the point , thanks for this video 🙂
Great Video, Thank you for all the Inspiration
Dziękuję za ten film. Jesteś moim prawdziwym idolem. Pozdrawiam z Polski. Michał
Very good video. If we forget why, the what and how don't matter. That said, your bows and your technique are beautiful. :)
I got a nice bow because of your videos.. thank you
Great video. You reminded me of when I first started shooting archery with a takedown solid fiberglass bow of 30# using fibreglass arrows spined for 65# @ 28", cut down to 26.5". Technique was instinctive Mediterranean draw with bow held at 45deg. I spent an hour on a bus each way twice a week to go to the only indoor shooting venue available in the middle of winter in Canada. The equipment was terrible, the arrows were lobbed into the target, but I still hit targets! Amazing!!! Now I have a collection of very nice bows including take down traditional style Turkish and Assyrian bows and I almost never shoot anymore, even when I had a range in my own backyard! Sad state of affairs. Now I have moved to a condominium and I have no place to shoot. So, I may end up driving an hour or more to another city to be able to shoot indoors.
Just like when i first follow UA-cam lecture by Simon Sinek , find your why !
somebody mentioned him so I googled the name. Seems he was the inventor of this
Spot on, Armin! Literally too!
Vielen Dank für die Inspiration, Armin.
Love all three of your Bowes you showed in this video, one of them with the screws on the front is a bit like one of mine, I up graded my 14 pound to 24 pound bow which is enough strength for me to hold
Why? That's A Simple Answer My Friend, Life is what you make of it along the many paths traveled.
You see this is why I love Armin...we seem to see things similarly until I start becoming diluted and he gently leads me back onto the path ...but I've managed to hold onto the why ...recently and especially when reading comments wherein the brothers are bickering about this or that...I say none of these things Matter ...the only thing that truly matters is the happiness it brings you to shoot your bow ...what could Matter more than our happiness and sense of well-being....of course our accomplishments with the bow Matter our skills but these things will come in time . As long as you have fun with it you always win . ...I've heard Lars say many times..." it's not the bow or the method, but the archer " .
Mein Gott, somebody pissed you off! I rather like the tone. Never forget that human stupidity is without limits. Please do continue the videos the way you like it. ;-)
hehe not somebody, many body... it piles up
Simon Sinek will be proud, thanks for the reminder and encourament:)
didn't know tat it was from him, had to google his name :D
GOOD QUESTION
Why I shoot? Simple: it's fun! And because I'm a history geek, for me it's the most fun to shoot traditional bows.
Great topic. Totally with you
These videos are amazing, seeing you go wild😂
Hohohoho i take my bow instantly and i go to shoot !!! WHAT a fun, HOW it make's me happy, WHY not ??
What a lovely moment Armin! The intention (Yi) the fist (Quan) the arrow flight (tao)?? ^^ I need to go to Zhan zhuang too haha
I really, really like this video! THX
I always thought of archery like a sort of meditiation. There are a few steps you have to perform, calm yourself, concentrate on each one and if everything is done right you perform the "right shot". Doesn't really matter to me if it's a center shot or not, as long as it's repetable. It's desired of course, but the shot itself is more important than where it hits the target.
Often overlooked by my colleagues on a shooting range with all the olympic/hunter/compound bows. I shoot Segye Korean with wooden arrows (thanks for the review btw). This is also very healthy to distinguish what drives you. For them it's the performance and scores, absolutely different approach from mine. It's only natural to be different, just respect each others ;)
I really like the change of into music
Well said the Y is most important to much focuses on perfect scores fancy bows, expensive equipment, go out and have fun and share the phone
Armin. It’s about passion.
thank you Armin
best episode ever!!!!!!
ur content always educated.
thanks sir..
Fantastic video
Thank you. Good video
simple and brilliant
Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, is the heart of why.
Thank you for your video
Like a Zen Master... really thanks!
Excellent
Brilliant!
True, is very easy to fall in technicalities trap and forget that is a hobby, supposed to be fun... is ok to work a little but never forget why you started doing it.
what a lovely video 😊
good job ...
I agree with you my good sir👍🏼
I'm shooting a compound bow!
Absolutely true but it is so easy for archery to become a trial rather than a pleasure. When you stop enjoying shooting then stop shooting, as what is wrong is invariably what's going on in your head. Come back when you are feeling relaxed and looking forward to the challenge and it will be a pleasure again.
However, You are great in why, what, and how 👍
And thank you again!
Almost a follow-up to your sage explanation of stick and string, but not quite there.... Why, I remember playing as a child.. cowboys and Indians... Cap guns and the bow with arrow that had sucker's... I loved it then as time passed the real crunch WHY am I missing.... The start of the slide and the process of growing up....kids have the why in the bag, we as adults over complicate the why......
I look forward to your sage follow-up to your earlier video....?
I feel like this is Armin's response to the discussion/arguments that erupt in the comment sections of his previous videos lol
It’s an ongoing thing
Idk, the *what* does matter to me to some degree. Let me explain: i don't remember what the first bow was that i shot. It might have been some selfmade stick or some kid's bow that only was a straight piece of non-tillered bendy material with a plastic handle. Something like that. Might have been fun for a few minutes but not enough to capture me. But i do remember the first "real" bow i shot, i believe i was about 14 years old and my father bought me a used 45lbs english longbow made from hickory and lemonwood. I instantly fell in love with that bow and with archery and now 20 years later i still have tremendous fun shooting that very same bow. I might not ever have gotten into archery if all i had was that crap i mentioned in the beginning :)
I like the why. For me I do love archery just like I love the Lord and I to won’t to share them both with everyone.
👍🏼🏹🇺🇸. God Bless.
really like this message ... the why is the reason .... just to you to find what is your why .... i'm still searching 😕
Part of my green arrow Action hero training. Simple as that.