South Florida Kyudo Kai

A successful Kyudo workshop held at Miami Palmetto Senior High.

We would like to wish Keisuke-san a safe journey home to Japan. Kei-san, as we fondly called him, has been part of our kyudojo for the past two years while serving with the Consulate General of Japan in Miami. As his term concludes, we say farewell to someone who became like family to us. He brought with him a wealth of kyudo knowledge, and his kindness, smile, and infectious laugh will be truly missed.

Welcome to the official page for the 2026 IKYF International Seminar in Vancouver. We are excited to once again host this special international event and look forward to welcoming participants from around the world.

KAC - VANCOUVER - 2026 IKYF Seminar Welcome to the official page for the 2026 IKYF International Seminar in Vancouver. We are excited to once again host this special international event and look forward to welcoming participants from around the world. Click here to view the Welcome Letter, Registration Process, and Accommodation

The South Florida Kyudo Kai will be hosing a kyudo workshop at Morikami Japanese Gardens and Museum on the 9th May. Please visit https://morikami.org/event/kyudo-japanese-archery-workshop/ for more details

Kyudo: The Basics of Japanese Archery 101 Workshop The beginners Kyudo workshop will provide an introduction to the equipment used for Kyudo practice as well as the training attire. Those attending will receive instruction in the 8 basic stages required for the correct shooting of a bow. This includes posture, form, and shooting stance. Please note....

South Florida Kyudo Kai and FAU Owls Archery met for a joint training session, sharing techniques and approaches.

This past Wednesday, we had the pleasure of hosting a 2-hour Kyudo demonstration and workshop for the Florida International University Japan Club. From introducing the practice and spirit of Kyudo to showcasing the traditional equipment yumi (bow), ya (arrows), and attire, it was a fantastic opportunity to share this beautiful art.

We also used this opportunity to briefly share our experience as junior members of the Ogasawara Ryū America Branch, offering a glimpse into the dedication involved in training in Reihō (etiquette and form), Kisha (mounted archery), and Hōsha (ceremonial shooting), and the broader cultural aspects surrounding these practices.

The highlight was seeing everyone step up and experience Kyudo firsthand. The focus, curiosity, and positive energy in the room made the evening truly special.

A big thank you to the FIU Japan Club for the warm welcome and excellent organization, we truly appreciate the opportunity to connect and share Japanese culture together.

Looking forward to the next one!

On Saturday the 3rd January 2026, Florida-based Ogasawara-ryū America members performed the Momote Shiki ceremony as part of the Morikami Japanese Gardens and Museum’s New Year celebration.

The event was well attended, the weather was beautiful, and the ceremony was completed as planned.

We would like to thank Tim and Maria San for their guidance and support, along with Wendy and Heather from Morikami and everyone else who helped make this ceremony possible.