Riding a galloping horse under the blazing sun, Malaysian archer Zaharudin Rastam Yeop Mahidin fires an arrow at a target as a crowd cheers. This is horseback archery, which was common for thousands ...

For two days only, you’ll be able to try your hand at “Taxi Yabusame”, which involves hitting nine targets from the backseat of a cab. Japanese taxi company Sanwa Kotsu has been getting creative with ...

In this provided photo, Eugene equestrian Carey Norland competes in the World Yabusame Championships in Towada, Aomori, Japan, in October 2025. Yabusame is a form of Japanese horseback archery that ...

Vietnam Academy of Finance sophomore Thanh Lam never thought she would spend VND7 million ($300) to learn an ancient warrior sport like horseback archery. But as soon she took her first ride at a ...

In the 1950s and 60s, when the artisans of Beijing’s last seven bow-making workshops were reassigned to state collectives, a craft that had been practised for more than 3,000 years came to a sudden ...

In the modern age of archery, amid intricate ligh weight compound bows, carbon arrows, and a plethora of gadgets, there is a small but dedicated group of archers who cling to the traditional way.

You couldn’t pick a better time to get into traditional archery. There’s a wide variety of good, affordable gear. Plus, there are great online resources for new shooters (more on that in a moment).

Archery is about the feel of the string being released and watching the arrow fly toward its intended target. That’s the mindset for an Erie County archer who strives to keep traditional archery ...