South Florida Kyudo Kai

It was a pleasure to welcome back our remote member from the Dominican Republic for some in-person training with us.

We were delighted to welcome Shohei Umetani-san, Cultural Attaché from the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami, for lunch followed by an informal visit to South Florida Kyudo Kai.

It was a wonderful opportunity to share more about our activities, introduce him to our Kyudojo, and discuss our continued efforts to promote, preserve and share traditional Japanese culture here in South Florida.

We sincerely appreciate the Consulate-General’s interest in our activities and their continued support of Japanese cultural organizations within our community.

Thank you, Umetani-san, for taking the time to visit us. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

在マイアミ日本国総領事館の文化担当官、梅谷翔平様を昼食にお迎えし、その後、South Florida Kyudo Kaiの道場をご訪問いただきました。

今回の気さくな交流を通じて、私たちの日頃の活動や弓道場をご紹介するとともに、南フロリダにおける日本の伝統文化の普及・継承に向けた取り組みについてお話しする、大変貴重な機会となりました。

私たちの活動に関心をお寄せいただき、また地域における日本文化活動を温かくご支援くださっている在マイアミ日本国総領事館の皆様に、心より感謝申し上げます。

梅谷様、この度はお忙しい中お越しいただき、誠にありがとうございました。
またお迎えできる日を楽しみにしております。

Congratulations to Milton on passing his Nidan exam !

Another successful IKYF & AKR Seminar and Shinsa completed!

Our Florida Kyudo members had a wonderful experience in Vancouver, learning a great deal and returning home with plenty to reflect on and continue working toward in their Kyudo practice.

A very special congratulations to everyone who successfully passed their Shinsa for Shodan, Sandan and Yondan! Your hard work, dedication and perseverance have paid off.

We are incredibly proud of all our Florida members who participated whether you passed your examination this time or not, every seminar and Shinsa is an opportunity to learn, grow and move forward.

Thank you to all the Sensei, organizers and volunteers who made another successful seminar possible.

Congratulations everyone, and back to the dojo we go!

Proud to see our Florida Kyudo members participating in this year’s International Kyudo Federation and American Kyudo Renmei Seminar and Shinsa in Vancouver!

Wishing everyone a wonderful seminar and a successful Shinsa!

Last week, the South Florida Kyudo Kai had the privilege of introducing the art of Kyudo to youngsters attending the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 2026 Summer Camp.

Jade has his first run down the Baba at an Official Ogasawara Ryu Yabusame event in Hawaii.

Kyudo comes to Morikami's youth summer camp this week! Two workshops, lots of eager youngsters — this is going to be fun.

And that's a wrap, Florida members first official Ogasawara Ryū Yabusame event under the belt.

What an eye-opening and incredible experience it has been.

The schedule was absolutely brutal and certainly not for the faint-hearted. Days started before dawn and often ended close to midnight. Every moment was filled with training, horse care, equipment preparation, ceremony rehearsals, and countless responsibilities behind the scenes.

This experience taught us that passion alone is not enough. You need dedication, resilience, and a willingness to help wherever needed.

If you don't know something, you watch, learn, and do your best. There is always work to be done, and everyone is expected to contribute.

We have come away with a much deeper appreciation for the level of commitment required to preserve and pass on these traditions. The standards are high, the pace is relentless, and the learning never stops.

We are exhausted, humbled, and incredibly grateful for the opportunity.

Thank you to everyone who guided, supported, and encouraged us throughout this journey.

Mahalo Hawaii

これで私にとって初めての正式な小笠原流流鏑馬行事が無事に終了しました。🏹🐎
本当に多くの学びがあり、目を開かされるような素晴らしい経験となりました。
しかし、その日程は想像以上に厳しく、決して楽なものではありませんでした。毎朝は夜明け前から始まり、夜遅くまで続きます。稽古、馬の世話、馬具の準備、行事の準備やリハーサルなど、常に何かをしている状態でした。
今回の経験を通じて、情熱だけでは足りないことを学びました。必要なのは、努力を続けること、忍耐力、そして必要な時に進んで手伝う姿勢です。分からないことがあれば見て学び、自分にできることを精一杯行います。常にやるべきことがあり、誰もがその一員として貢献することを求められます。
この伝統を守り、次の世代へ受け継いでいくために、どれほど大きな努力と献身が必要なのかを身をもって感じました。求められる基準は高く、ペースは速く、学びに終わりはありません。
心身ともに疲れ切っていますが、それ以上に大きな感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。この貴重な機会を与えてくださり、ご指導、ご支援くださった皆様に心より感謝申し上げます。
さて、まずはゆっくり眠りたいと思います。

A successful Kyudo workshop held at Miami Palmetto Senior High.