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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Archery Practice

For Students 9th - 10th
Under a cherry tree in full bloom, a mounted archer takes aim at a round paper target held by a running servant. One of several forms of archery practice formalized as early as the Kamakura period (1185-1333), this activity trained...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Archery Practice

For Students 9th - 10th
This painting depicts one of several forms of archery practice formalized as early as the Kamakura period (1185-1333), this activity trained warriors to shoot accurately at moving targets while riding at a full gallop. View this picture...