I am a former soldier with ptsd. Archery has given focus and rids me of hypertension.

@bittercombatvet7501

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

I’ve never been very good at anything except running and archery. Archery has helped my ADHD and made me much stronger than I should be today. I have been shooting longbows since 11 years old and thanks to you Armin I am shooting both Eastern and Western styles. Archery is my addiction, and I see archery as a positive addiction, rather than alcohol or drugs. I 100% agree with everything said in this video. Thank you so much Armin!

@Jorn-gy3yc

4 жыл бұрын

Relatable ,Adhd too , Its like ongoing obsession

@petitpanierdosier3206

Жыл бұрын

@@Jorn-gy3yc 80% have adhd on the internet btw

So it seems the two main recurring reasons are that archery is relaxing and cool. Absolutely, can't be disputed. And after being an instructor for nearly 5 years I still feel the same way. :D

This video really convinced my mom to get me a bow and arrow thx Armin

@ArminHirmer

3 жыл бұрын

Great

😀Why Archery? Only few know but I did not like archery because I found it boring. My dad was Archer, he used bamboo from his town to make his bows and he tried to introduce me to the discipline but I only liked fast car races. Well, when my dad dies, it gives me a concern to practice and because I did not have the resources or the instructor, my first archery channel that I visited to understand body mechanics was Malta Archery and the second video I saw was a review of Ming Moon 6 and I said to myself I want to learn how to shoot like that gentleman of the Archery. Well look for other videos I met Nick the Backyardbowyer and I learned to make my first PVC bow and studying Armin's videos every night started my way through this life. Personally, it helped me control my daily stress and cardiac hypertension. My only regret was creating a youtube channel to keep my family and friends happy with my progress. Well it brought me many haters but I keep it open for my son and family and friends who support me to continue. Archery is life. Thank you Armin Hirmer for your great friendship here on the island of Puerto Rico. You have a faithful brother and my family thanks you for your friendship.😀👍

@jonoedwards4195

4 жыл бұрын

Mr Feelgood already,, Mista Miguel. Unreal Mate, I'm sending You Goodvibes from OZ, You sound like Gold looks, Sent!

@miguelveratraditionalarche9374

4 жыл бұрын

@Will224000 Thank you very much. Really appreciate 😀👍

@faizalnizar8261

4 жыл бұрын

Well Miguel.. Everyone has haters... Even this gentleman here has haters... Great World leaders have haters.. I love and enjoy your videos

@miguelveratraditionalarche9374

4 жыл бұрын

@@faizalnizar8261 THANKS Brother🙏

@miguelveratraditionalarche9374

4 жыл бұрын

@Will224000 Thanks for your words👍

I started archery in November 2019. I now own four bows, with the fifth coming in the mail within a month or so (fingers crossed!). This is a public warning....:)

A barrel without a bottom as you say Armin. For me, archery combines physicality, mindfulness, inner peace- oh and then excitement and fun. AND there is all of the peripheral stuff, making arrows, making strings, making leather work, being in the woods with friends with coffee brewing and a smoke- So it has it all.

What an awesome video. I love it. I agree on hunting. If you don't understand why killing something for pleasure is wrong, you failed as a human being. And if you need to do it to feel manly, you are no man at all. For me, archery was something I always wanted to try. Having done it for a bit over a year now I can say it's good exercise and awesome way to mindfully meditate. But as someone who never truly mastered any one thing in life, this is something I have the will to do. And also, let's not forget how fun it is 😁

I shoot all types of traditional bows, the English longbow, Mongolian bows, korean bows and many others. I mainly shoot field and roving disciplines. Why? just for the simple enjoyment of shooting a bow. Sometimes its frustrating when it doesn't go quite right, but the feeling of that perfect shot is immensely satisfying !!

Ok I'm pretty sure your channel is the most comprehensive one about archery, and also the best find I made so far in this period of quarantine! Great video

I started archery ten years ago for hunting. Archery season is much longer than gun where I live. Started with compound which I still shoot. Tried to get into "traditional" archery a couple times but I was never comfortable with a three finger draw. Then I found Armin's channel. Honestly, I didn't know anything about horse bows or thumb draw. So I bought a snake recurve to try it. Now I have a couple proper bows to shoot thumb draw and I've become very accurate. Thanks to Armin! I shoot my bows everyday. It's become a stress reliever. Stay safe everybody!

Armin, I've been shooting bows since I was 8 years old and now I'm almost 67. From traditional to compounds and back to traditional is my life story. What I haven't shot is these Arab type recurves using a thumb release and I really enjoy these reviews you are doing. I'm still shooting 60# and under bows. I'm retired so money is a problem for me but I hope to be able soon to purchase one of these bows just for the joy of shooting it. I may hunt with one too because of their compact nature. Thank you for introducing me to these bows.

@ArminHirmer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jkre

Жыл бұрын

Well to be accurate, Arab style bow has pretty much disappeared to history. No one today really knows what they looked like, there is no surviving bows and no accurate art work on them. We only know thet they used 3 different types of bows, one self bow, other horn-wood-sinew composite bow and third is either sinew backed wood bow or laminated from 2 woods (even that is uncertain, cus different sources give different info witch one it is), but there is no accurate description on any of those. On this channel, there is Chinese, Mongolian, Turkish, Korean, Hungarian, Tatar and many others, but no Arab style bows, because of the reason I just explained.

That guys answer on learning about different cultures etc is bang on to how I felt. I LOVE history and the history of the bow is long and very interesting. The self confidence that comes with getting better is addictive. Learning to use a weapon that was used by our ancestors accurately is an honour and pleasure

I love archery

First reason is I can have a weapon that needs no license. Second reason I can make my own Bow and arrows. Third I can shoot and practice anywhere! Fourth i have a very good instructor and free by the name of Armin Hirmer! Fifth in Archery there is a continuous learning in skill and in history! Maraming Salamat Armin.

@tomaszwota1465

4 жыл бұрын

Can you practice anywhere though? I can't take a target and place it in a public park in the middle of a city, can I? I'll probably have to either find archery club or get out of the city (find a forest or something) to shoot when I get back to work abroad.

@jamesbariso9507

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomaszwota1465 I practice everyday in our kitchen that has a 5 meter distance, I can further my practice distance if I open the door thru our computer shop of another 6 meters. I also shoot blunt arrows/ rubber tips on my pillow resting on a chair while watching TV.

@talmidshooter6797

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomaszwota1465 You can practice in heaps of places. That's one thing you never lack of

@jack765ful

3 жыл бұрын

@ James Bariso Nice! You win best comments award! 😁 Add a few more: 6) It doesn't go BANG BANG, so no Karens calling cops & sending them to your home. 7) On a per-shot basis, costs way less than BANG BANG BANG (easily $0.50 per shot) 8) Better penetration power than BANG, but won't over-penetrate thanks to the drag from the rest of arrow shaft itself.

@jack765ful

3 жыл бұрын

@@tomaszwota1465 I suppose that depends where you're at and what's available to you. With your comments, I suppose you're in some urban apartment complex, no private backyard. Several ways I can think of, from easiest first: - Call your local Cabela's / Bass Pro / etc. (any store that has an archery equipment section), and ask them where you can find a local archery range. - Call your city park management, and see if they already maintain an archery range. (My city has this; public archery range, maintained by the park district. No range officer, no supervision, no range fees.) - Drive 30~60min until you're "out of the city" in some woods/etc to setup your foam target & backstop. - If you're REALLY STUCK in some urban area e.g. Los Angeles, then you do have the choice of run-down / abandoned buildings. - Even if within city, look for: under highway over-pass. Under bridges. At river banks. Just outside the perimeter for the city's sewer treatment facility (you might want to stay upwind), or garbage dump, etc. Basically places where there wouldn't be a lot of people or vehicle traffic going through. - Some city parks have these baseball fields for in-city leagues/teams. If the dugout has cement/brick wall, that would be an excellent backstop; just make sure you stay outside of their practice hours. (Still bring your own backstop, so you're never shooting your arrows into somebody else's wall; don't give ppl an excuse saying you damaged property.) - Some public schools have gyms, football fields, etc., built some distance away from the academic building. On Sat/Sun when that's not in-use and there's nobody, that's another possibility. Provided that's not in-view from public places, then the chance of a Karen calling cops on you is reduced. If you go anywhere that isn't an archery range with its existing foam targets/walls, then you'll need to think about: 1) Your own foam target. 2) Possibly a back-stop; in case your arrow miss the target entirely. For this purpose, you can use a 4' x 8' OSB board. Such can be bought at local hardware store for under $40. Use whatever DIY technique to make it more portable, including cutting in half. 3) High-vis traffic cones? This is *for show* - making your temporary "range" look like you've applied an over-abundance of caution, etc. So even if folks see you doing that, hopefully they leave you alone thinking you know your safety, rather than calling the cops.

Excellent video Armin!

@ArminHirmer

4 жыл бұрын

thanks

Why archery? Fun sport hunting. My daughter learnt at 4 years and has a very accurate shot she can hit a bulls eye at 6meters. She wanted to be like her dad. My son started at 5 but was banned until 9 years old he was not a safe shooter. But now is much better and improving rapidly. Still a wild shot though. Me I shoot at 20 meters regular due to space restrictions. Can hit bottle caps at 20 meters targets are getting smaller daily. Don't like compound bow although I own one. There is a much greater challenge to be accurate with my 30 pound Mongolian horse bow. The challenge and the skill are why I shoot bare bow. And love it

The switch from Olympic to traditional is like eye opening experience. I started in a sport club but didn't get the concept of it with the bows and all given that there's martial side of it and kept focusing on traditional bow. Once I tried it it was as though you can finally breathe properly. It's real archery and Olympic one doesn't come close to the feeling and smoothness and the art/skill of it all

Why archery? When my dad passaway at age of 37 i was 9 years old since that day i keep lost track of reality and fantasy keep struggling and see nothing at the end of the tunnel until i was 14 i meet an archery club at my school on August 10th on the first day I release an arrow I felt something that make my heart tremble spark words cant express those feelings 6 years of depressing struggle gone i shed few tears that make my mates remember at range keep teasing me but they keep supporting me and i find another family keep me moving foward finally i see lights at the end of tunnel now im 26 still shooting life is like an arrow it was you who decide to hit or miss.

I started archery because i read rangers apprentice at 11 and this amazing youtuber made me a great archer( thanks)

Wow, archery as meditation! That is my kind of meditation. I am definitely going to start now. I found a place near me that does mounted archery, and as a horsewoman, this is something I really want to learn, but the way you do it looks fun too. Armin, thank you for these videos, I have learned so much in just a short time. Be well.

I started because I saw one of your videos a long time ago about aiming and it just made sense. Your calm and relaxed demeanor made me feel like archery was less about competition and more about the value it brings to yourself. Archery allows me to feel connected, focused and in the moment. Because of you I purchased my first bow, an Arc Rolan snake, and the peace I am able to achieve during my time with a bow in my hands is priceless. I tried archery because you made of feel beautiful and achievable. Thank you.

Since my girlfriend died from the COVID pandemic, I almost fell into depression and almost lost my mind to do something foolish... But thanks to this archery I gradually found my reason again. live and start to be more optimistic. It helps me calm my body and mind every time I pull the bow and focus on the target. If you ask "Why Archery?" Then here is my answer. Thank you

@ambidextrousarchery

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss, Nishiki. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Somewhere on the string and along my riser, I find peace and serenity in myself to challenge myself, to clear my mind enough to perform one precise movement repeatedly. To become one with my bow, my arrows, and the land around me, and not allow thoughts that may worry me, it solidifies that meditation and a clear mind produces happiness. Archery is my quiet place that requires that of me which I require of it: patience and practice. I shoot to produce happiness and one-ness with myself and how I relate to the world both as a target archer and hunter. Cheers Armin, Thank you for always being a humble inspiration and resource of knowledge.

Master! Honestly speaking you just given wings to my passion about archery. Love from India 🇮🇳

At 55 years old, after 20 years behind a desk, I took up archery both to strengthen my back and for the mental aspects of the sport. I love how encouraging and inclusive your videos are.

special thanks to Armin Hirmer for all these wonderful videos.

I don't know if the video is overdue but you're right about it being long :)

I find Archery very relaxing and am able to clear my head. Hoping someday to be able to return to Archery after a injury. Thank you Armin for your teachings.

why archery? it is outside activity. I like being outside. and I like shoot and hit something. I feel the power and happy when I hit it. it needs concentration and strenght and coordination. it is a very good activity and therapy and also it is a weapon I can use. and I feel like I live in the older ages when I shoot. I am Turkish and am proud of ottoman archery.

@Armin Hirmer. Your video on the mental transformation via archery was most helpful. I am now finding archery as a way to bring me back to center, to clear my mind after a stressful week of work and chores. I took your advice on getting a lighter draw bow to get my form down. It is a 20 pound Mongolian bow that I call Chinggis Khan. When I get a heavier bow I will give another name depending on Turkish, Persian, Mongol, Hunnish, but I digress. For the time that I am shooting arrows, I do find a peace and nothing outside of my bow, arrows, and target exists. Once again, Wielen dank!!! :):)

With every shot, time stands still. And it helped me with my "tension " backpain at the end of every year. I have more then 20 different bows... I switch from compound to yumi..

This guy is a master also a great guy. I always recommend his reviews in bows and always get bows that he recommends

Well it really does relax you when you are concentrating on the arrow and the target. That moment, is peace and tranquility.

I started archery after watching nick the @backyard bowyer. My 1st bow is a self made PVC bow. I bought the Black Hunter after watching @SurvivalLily, and shot 3fingers after watching Greg from @Archery101 and @NuSensei. I have a coach from @SasaArchery. Now I have a Turkish style fiberglass bow and learnt thumb release and kathra after watching @Armin Malta Archery. Why archery for me, is because it is fun, much to learn, good friends, patience, calmness, challenges and because The Prophet Muhammad said so.

I love archery and I love your archery videos.

I shot western recurve / longbows for a long time, until I tried an Asian style bow and then it was done. Now my recurves bows are hanging on the wall and I am totally in love with Asian bows / style of shooting. It is such a good feeling to draw a "horse bow" with long drag length,. - Whatever you choose you will get a good and nice hobby. Thanks Amir for your good videos.

It gives me an amazing sense of being. I feel connected to my ancestors and the satisfaction it brings of learning how to shoot, and developing a new skill.. is profound. Im in love with it, and the more I learn.. the more that love grows. Props to Armin, because without his useful and highly knowledgeable videos.. I wouldn't be where I am with the discipline now.

Thanks for the video, good timing as i'm wondering whether i should press "go to checkout" on my purchase for me and my wife!

I have been looking for someone like you and I am so happy that I found you! Thank you for your videos. Your energy is quite calming.

Why Archery ? BECAUSE I CAN !!! I like to shoot 3D outdoors. Roam around the course, shoot at targets from a wide variety of distances and positions (I can to indoors target shooting but it's boring). And it helps me to reset the head away from work.

Thanks for this one Armin you and your channel have introduced me too the practice and it has been therapeutic for me, so thank you

Hi Armin, love your videos. Very helpful, I'm starting out and your videos have helped alot! ❤️

Armin , your words and advice flow like the magical flight of and arrow and hit every cell of my being at a very deep level,Thank You.

Thanks Man, I thoroughly enjoyed this video

It is just super that U allow people time to express their response to your question. I cannot say enuf about your passion for the archery culture which mirrors mine in many ways

Thank you for that video, love it!

thank you Armin! i believe we find the similar purpose in this practice.

My son is 2 almost 3 and I started him on his own bow. It's an old vintage ben pearson fiberglass bow from the 60's and he's obsessed

@ArminHirmer

3 жыл бұрын

Cool

What a nice, motivating video! I started not long ago and I'm still looking for "my" way, or the style that fits best for me.

Why archery? It is a life skill. It helps me become a better person in both moral and practical terms.

Very thorough presentation,as usually!👍🤙 Bow and arrows along with slingshot were my favorite hobby as a kid in Mozambique!

I was introduced to archery in school. I loved it the first time I held a bow. But it was years before I could really learn. It was something got more of a taste of at a game involving reenacting. But still I had to wait until I could really delve in. Finally, half a lifetime of brushes with archery later, I've gotten proper lessons, and now have a couple bows, one that's quite nice and few cheaper ones. But why archery? It touched my soul and I find zen in the act of shooting. Perhaps one day I will venture out to hunt, I love venison and deer isn't sold in a shop here, but until then, I simply love the quiet serenity of target practice.

@ArminHirmer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I have been following you for about a half a year, even though I do not have a bow. I guess I have been attracted by the "exotic" nature of historical archery. This video is a surprising departure from your normally technical content. I think it is now one of the best and most interesting for the casual observer. I am now truly inspired to get a bow and start shooting - with the help of your tutorials, of course.

I started archery when I was about eleven years old. I read a youth book about a Stone Age hunter ... 😉 My grandfather was in a "Schützenverein" with its own 18,00m hall for archery only. The trainer was a great person and so I stayed with it ... Ten years ore so. I originally wanted something more intuitive, but there was only FITA Olympic here. During my studies I could no longer afford the expensive material and had no time. Then came my studies, family and work ... I am glad that I was inspired by Armin Hirmer to take the simplest bow in my hand and just get started without any constraints like shooting sports. Even if I now mostly only shoot at 5m in the basement, it is a great compensation! For me, archery means: meditation, balance, fun, history, relaxation, reflection and much more. Thanks Armin Hirmer and Malta Archery! And thanks for reading the comments ... it has to be a lot of work!

So true. It is mediation and I don't think I can live without it.

Thankyou for you channel I joined my club in January 2019 I love it and have made great friends archery people are some of best in the world.

OK sorry for the long comment but here goes. Being a Muslim.. One of the most encouraged things for us to do as a sport is swimming and archery. The prophet peace be upon him has told us all that the strenght of a human being is in archery. It disciplines a person, reduces his ego (when he cannot be perfect in every shot he takes sometimes he may fail and that reminds him of who he is), increases his strenght as he pulls the weight repeatedly, gives a human being patience which is a virtue, makes him very responsible as protecting a bow is definotely something not easy and requires responsibility, easy thing to do when you want to quit a bad habit, increases your love for history or cultures and to appreciate it. We aren't expecting a war of arrows anytime soon given guns... But if we were to fight one.. We know we are ready. Salam to all my brothers and sisters who shoot and are looking forward to shooting.

@ArminHirmer

4 жыл бұрын

great words, shukran

@faizalnizar8261

4 жыл бұрын

@@ArminHirmer afwan :)

One of the reasons I took up archery was that my dad taught me how to shoot with firearms when I was a kid. However as he got older and his health declined some going out to the range became pretty rare. So when I was a teenager I more or less made my own bow and arrows from bamboo my ma' grew in the garden, spare rattan, balsa wood, and plenty of ducktape. It wasn't pretty, accurate, nor could it fire an arrow far or fast but it was mine and gave me a way to unwind from school. I always found target shooting to be meditative in a way. I enjoy seeing how I improve or how I've become lax everytime I shoot. The benefit with bows is I can do this in my backyard without having to worry about alarming the neighborhood and having cops called on me. Also the practicality of it all. With guns I have to keep spare parts, tools, machinery and loading equipment to be self sufficient. With a bow and arrow their's far less maintenance and ammunition can be made quite easily in bulk if one doesn't mind a loss in quality. As a note, my dad is now 90 and mostly blind. Years of a hard life and military service finally taking their toll. Even he has pick up the bow in lieu of his old competition USCG Colt to keep his shooting skills sharp. He might not be able to clearly see but if wants to hit his target he will with an arrow or two before winding himself. He even has little competitions with my mom who's starting to learn.

Yeah ! very nice. I really think archery is life changing, I have done skateboarding for 7 years and I get the same feeling of accomplishement with archery, but Its even more of a mental discipline. I do it because it makes myself a better person, we meet people that are mind-alike, and it is an important part of our history. (I agree on every comment below/above) In the end every archer makes a tribute to our past. Also every interviewed person are happy, as we all are. Thanks for this perspective. :D

I thought this was going to be a quickie, but checked the length after watching the mini into-to-bows. Ah... twenty-five and a half minutes of Master Hirmer talking while I hand sew elastic and wait for an Alibow order to cross oceans and continents. Can't wait, but must.

Why? Family sport. Meditative, good for your mind, calming, satisfying, physically helpful, quieting to the mind, something you can do for life, something you can always get better at and never totally master, something new to do with our horses, diverse groups of people involved in the sport, always something to learn, being amazed at the artists who hand build, create incredibly beautiful and different expressions of their craft, community, sense of accomplishment in the 'all and nothingness' of it. Armin.

This is an awesome video Armin. I use to teach basic archery to men,s children at the range cuz parents cannot teach. I had sooo much fun getting the kids to shoot better than daddy. Just using the 4 basics. GREAT JOB👌

Beautiful.

thankyou.i love it too.we are on lockdown in britain,but i still shoot in my garden.rob

I will now be watching all your videos....

@ArminHirmer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

A very Happy, "Hello", from the Entire Jackson family here in Nebraska. Why Archery? Half way into My bow build every one here at home would see me covered in wood dust & glue. They all started helping me out making the first Maple Bow for Our entire family to share, Learn, and test. Been shooting with the Family every other day for the past 2 weeks. Armin's Video's taught all of us here in Papillion Nebraska how to shoot the Bow in a Safe manner. And No! Armin didn't recommend to me how to test the Design limit for Max Draw & weight. I thought that up all by me Lonesome!! hahaha!!! Oh Ya, and Not one drop of blood, No piercing of the Skin, & no fractures except for the wood. I told every one that I have developed a Complex, Technical, & well thought Plan for testing Our First Maple Bow for max draw and draw weight. The test is similar to driving a car in Reverse?. ex) How do you know you backed up as far as you Possibly can in a car?. Just Put the shifter in, "R" for Reverse & back up until, you hear Glass then select "D" for Drive. Not Exactly Rocket Science. Pull on the string until I hear it slight Creek then one Last pul .. . . . Crackle, Crack, Snap, Boom!!!! Good thing I was wearing Welder's Gloves, Ski Mask, could not salvage the underwear. That thing came apart like a hand grenade shooting tooth picks every where. Can't find the small plastic fishing weight scale. I have since decided to improve on my max draw & weight test. This test needs to be a bit more safe. I'm thinking about using our Automatic Garage Door open/close device with the added safety of a remote control, rope, newer metal scale, Duct Tape, & a video Camera. Archery is now Something we do as a Family from Making to shooting. Tomorrow we are all heading over to Home Depot to buy some Bow Wood so everyone can pick out the wood for thier own bows. Great Video's Armin. Later Later, Bob Jackson

I think the benefits of doing archery outweigh the drawbacks (if there are any). I tried using string twist and to me it feels snappier. 👍

Its an ancient weapon that i respect but I'm always training with weapons . Also for hunting that I have loved my whole life. Plus its something you can practice / train and its quiet. I will have to say I'm a archery fanatic.

Because I amaze myself and see others with amazing shots. I am surrounded by Barebow, Olympian target and Compound. They would ask, why Traditional, USA ? Because it's hard and that's what makes Traditional Archery Great ! Thank you Very Much for sharing your Knowledge ! Now, I found great people with the same passion and shooting on 3D Archery channel. "Just Point & Shoot", Thank you again !!!

I only get to shoot on occasions, so i only shoot for fun. But it's so much fun, and while i'm not a great shot, because i don't practice nearly enough, hitting the target gives you such a great feeling. And if you actually feel that the shot was good, everything worked well, it's so, so good.

Its simple. Its like any other endeover to reach or hit goal. The differenz shooting firearms is before you release you have to feel the Power in your muscles and then relaxe those muscles.

Thank you.

I learned at a Texas ranch and became a hunter. But I left it to use Horsebows. Watching this channel I have learned, I still have a lot to learn.

i gave up .paused the video. shot some arrows,it is back,thank you from a debutant x

@shepherdjohn6268

Жыл бұрын

i am in love with Archery again Thanks Armin x

@7:12 is used by Kassai indeed, only because he does not have a thumb on his draw hand due to an accident if I remember right. He also said, he`d use thumb draw if he could.

Why archery? It's one of the few things my addictive personality has found that is not destructive to me.

When I was a freshman, I really wished I could join my university's archery club. However they did not just accept everyone. They accept those who have learned archery in previous stages of education (i.e. highschool athletes). So, I had to burry my dream. Three years passed and boom! It was Lars Andersen. I watched his video and thought it was really really cool to be able to do something like that. Once again, my dream of becoming an archer risen. However, I realized that I would not be able to afford joining my local archery clubs. I simply did not have the money to do so. Then one of my friends told me that she learnt archery for free. Turned out there are plenty of local communities offering free archery lessons as a part of spreading the Islamic teachings. What amazing is that most of the communities are comprised by the youths! So I went there and tried to shoot for the first time and decided that I liked it. The programme I joined stopped because too many bows got broken and they went into a hiatus until further notice, but it did not stop me from learning. I am too shy to join another community without knowing someone first (I can be very introverted), but archery had caught my heart. So, I bought my first secondhand 20# bow (supposedly a horsebow) and shoot with my best friend at my university's park every weekend (which is halted by the Coronavirus). I learn about the techniques mainly from KZread; from people like Armin, Justin Ma, Historical Archery, ATARN, Nu Sensei, and many others. I must say that Lars Andersen invited me to archery but people like Armin make me stay. It is good that my religion supports me too! Thanks from Bandung, Indonesia, Armin! ☺️

This guy speaks with an authority that makes you trust him entirely

Almost a year late, not sure if you will see this Mr. Hirmer. The reason why I practice archery given I am a few years rusty for lack of a bow sense my last one I had sense I was a kid no longer functions. Is I grew up on it and shooting in general with BB guns and the like. When I was 3-4 my Grandmother used to make me willow self bows from a willow tree in the back yard and with wooden dowels from her workshop arrows and I would spend all day shooting and when I was older I was given a 20lb take down kids bow and when I was not riding my bike or shooting my BB gun and if I had any arrows homemade or bought I would spend the day shooting boxes, and cans. Hopefully soon I can get back into it been looking at a new bow and I want to give Eastern style archery a try and it would defiantly give my something to do as I haven't been able to work for the past 5 years due to a injury and my health but I an still shoot a bow, it would defiantly help my depression and get me outside again.

Mental, spiritual, and physical health. Also, it's cool! And an intro to other cultures and history.

Because it's relaxing, like Mr Haon said it's for all ages

@markmendoz2284

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry Mr Harmon, I spelled your name wrong ,

Our sport seems to be growing again

because my life🏹

Why NOT archery? I just started after 10 years of wanting to try. I fired my first 30 arrows yesterday. Hit the target every time from 40 feet aside from one which bounced off the top of the target and lodged itself in my neighbor's mulch...I think. All I saw was a dust cloud. Looked for an hour and gave up. But it was so much fun! Can't wait until my local archery club opens again so I can get some proper guidance. I am a black belt in taekwondo and my knees have suffered for it. The whole Zen of this is comparable to a martial arts to me. I look forward to learning and growing more through archery. It is something I carry with me even when I am not shooting, always considering what I can do better.

Because l hate golf

Found your channel a couple of days ago , I have an Olympic recurve, just bought a snake to practise free style , have no wish ti kill

@kern-sladeengineering1325

2 жыл бұрын

Kill anything just enjoy the art of archery

@ArminHirmer

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun

My haplogroup (I2a) were trapped in the Baltic with the Jotnar (Neanderthal) during the last Ice Age. The nocturnal predator both ate and bred with our women. The children of these liaisons were the Cro-Magnon, aggressive hunters of the Jotnar. However, any hand-to-hand combat was fatal, as the Jotnar were physically superior. (A 14 year old Jotnar could use an adult Cro-Magnon as a feather duster). Therefor our ancestors used ambush with bows and arrows. This is why I do archery. It's in the blood. Side note: The invading steppe people (Jamnier) were terrified of ambush. This is why it was strictly banned. (Ref: Eric the Red and Lief Erikson) We were the Vannatru and they were the Asiertru. Our goddess is Freya and theirs Odin. Peace was made when our Freya was married to their Odin.

I took up archery for self improvement and to be able to survive if I need to. Eventually I want to be able to comfortably shoot a light war bow at 80lbs @28"

With subtitles on it says " why our chili" And i thought armin here was doing some funny bit about food

@ArminHirmer

4 жыл бұрын

this google translated subs are not always very precise :D

Because it clears my mind. On top of that it reminds me a great deal of another sport I love. Disc Golf. Yes... I know. But it's the same internal focus and battle. It is a source projected from the body with different shooting techniques. It is inexpensive, outdoors, for every age. There are targets to hit and you can go competition or solo. Archery for me as a child was always Robin Hood. Today as and adult, it has transcended into something much more than that. Armin helped me 'see' archery as a meditative activity, and splitting arrows is now no longer my main focus. (Just once would be nice though).

Leah(6), Filip(10), Sarah(13) and Andreas(15) Would like to Thank You for all the heavenly Nice advice You have shared👍🙏 Me too 🤗 We appreciate it alot🙏

Thank You for the exellent videos about archery, especially this one. Just what i've been searching for, very good information from a man who obviously has a great level of expertise and passion about this kind of archery. And also has The ability to teach in a way that makes it easy for People like me to get an understanding of the different ways of shooting styles, and The various types of bows. I startet off with a high end compound bow just for fun, but did not like it. Too much tech. After seeing Your tutorial videos, traditional archery will be my starting point, nice and easy. No clubs where i live, so i Will have to get a bow and arrows off the internet and start off very basic. Or perhaps make my ovn, 50 years after The last one i made. ;) Thanks again for nice informative videos. Regards, Stan

Why Archery? It’s been around from around the late Stone Age, reached most cultures and continents, it is also therapeutic to make archery equipment whether the materials are made 100% from nature or from modern materials. And of course it is also great to shoot the bow and arrow whether it’s on your own or at the club, and as Armin would say; “Remember: You only have one arrow to get it right”

Sorry to hear about the wildlife in Malta. I have hunted and fished but only for the personal challenge of the stalk, and for food. Hunting only for trophies is a little vain.

Armin, thank you for your great videos! I like your charm and the information you can give in a simple video. I am wondering where you are from, because your accent sounds so german. Iam from germany myself so I am always thinking: "goosh where are u from xD." Thank you for your work and keep up the game ;).

@ArminHirmer

4 жыл бұрын

nicht Deutsch ---> a Bayer :D

It is natural proces for the man, totaly

👏 wow

Good video explaining why you should or shouldn't start with archery

"inexpensive" *laughs in poor can't afford any of the fancy stuff, be it the olympic bows or traditional ones you can find online, so I just make my own bow. mostly from bamboo. arrows, too! other than that, I agree with your points :D