Arrow Maker, Yang Tae-hyeon | An Artisanal Record | WorldFest Houston Gold Remi

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An Artisanal Record - Arrow Maker, Yang Tae-hyeon/How to make Korean traditional arrows/Korean arrow master/54th WorldFest Houston Gold Remi Winner
“Arrows are honest. Arrows never lie.”
There are 84 steps in making Korean traditional arrows, from collecting bamboo to shaping them.
Hours and hours of the arrow-making process comes to life in vivid cinematography.
Using materials from nature such as green bamboo, isinglass, bush clovers and pheasant feathers,
the master creates arrows that fly true and hits the target right in the center.
These arrows are made by the hands of a master who has been making them for over 50 years.
An exclusive set was built, detailing the magnificent colors in UHD.
“50 years of passion, bow and arrow maker, Yang Tae-hyeon”
Bow and arrow maker Yang Tae-hyeon was born in Jeonju, October 1950, during the Korean war.
He was unable to walk until the age of eight. Due to polio and poverty, he had a difficult childhood.
His life changed entirely when he began to learn how to make arrows from his uncle who happened to be the best arrow maker in the country.
Then one day, his uncle died in an accident, and traditional arrow-making now faces a crisis due to the influx of cheap Chinese-made arrows.
Director: Kim Dae woong
Photography: Kim Byoung-soo
Production Support & Research: Chungbuk Research Institute of Cultural Heritage
Produced by: MBC Chungbuk

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@CulturalHeritageinKOREA 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and loving this documentary. Many of you who have watched have sent me questions about the details of the arrow and how to purchase it. As you already know if you've watched the documentary, the arrowmaker's son is helping his father make arrows. This son's email address is: ko9mong@naver.com You can contact him via e-mail for more information about arrows.

@STEVEN-STEELE 2 жыл бұрын

There is a movie I really wish to see. I think is now on YT. WAR OF ARROWS. As a traditional Archer with some modern compound equipment for deer hunting here in Alabama US. I build my own bows and started building arrows. As there is a type of bamboo here. In the movA ie there was a over draw the hero used that let him shoot arrows that looked about as short as crossbow bolts. This type of device was ingenious. The speed the arrows must of had compounded the power of the bow. Not to mention they were able to get more from each cut shaft. I have made long bows with tendon backing.Normal self bows Even a few out of PVC tubing heated into a surprisingly powerful recurve. I also make my own steel broad heads for Trad hunting. It may sound funny but spoons lend themselves to this. As one can insure they all weigh the same. A friend took a large wild boar with one of my heavy broad heads. It was still shave sharp after he recovered it. And we had a feast that fed A lot of folks with that pit cooked boar.I was taught how to flint nap. The way its been done for thousands of years. Archery is A art in every aspect. I am now teaching my 3 nephews how to draw and shoot without sites. They are fast learners. I would love to have one of those beautiful bows in this video and this mans arrows are each a work of art that I would love one to hang on my Archery wall. Where my favorite bows and arrows that are hand made. His would take center place for sure. I am now looking into building a horn bow that looks in a way like yalls in Korea. I love the idea of a compact yet powerful bow. Like a Horse Bow. Thank You for this video I enjoyed it very much.With money being so tight these days. If one cant buy something. Its better to know how to make it ones self lol

@bpindermoss 2 жыл бұрын

I make arrows, mostly for myself. I use ash wood, plastic knocks, turkey feathers and buy the points. I make my own shafts, not well, but I do. As time goes by, I make more and buy less, so that I can carry my own work and shoot arrows that I had a hand in creating by myself. Arrow making to me is just a series of jigs. Shaft making jig, tapering jig, cresting jig, painting jig, fletching jig... all of which help me to make the same arrow over and over again. But, this guy in Korea? Yeah, he's the best I've ever seen and as a Canadian who shoots a Korean bow, I get this guy. I understand him. May every arrow he makes, be better than his last one.

@MustAfaalik 2 жыл бұрын

Have you watched the Korean movie War of the arrows?

@generic6247 2 жыл бұрын

I use the straightest stick I can find, sharpen the tip, use duct tape for the fearlther and carve the knock.

@glyph241 2 жыл бұрын

@@MustAfaalik That movie looks sweet! 🏹🕳🏹

@uxb1112 5 ай бұрын

Ditch the jigs, develop the eyes

@pinchevulpes 2 жыл бұрын

Made me tear up when he started talking about his mom and he had not done one thing for her. Wish I can tell him You are her enduring legacy! You did just fine!

@MustAfaalik 2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the Korean movie War of the arrows?

@NoFateButWhatWeMake 2 жыл бұрын

I'm late for work and two meetings while I'm watching a man make arrows. Thanks again KZfaq.

@timothypaul984 Жыл бұрын

Superb documentary! This should serve as a model for how a documentary should be produced. All you see now is just poorly-edited footage with huge gaps in processes, and without any any technical knowledge or sharing of the artisan's experience. Every step is fascinating, and Yang Tae-hyeon sharing his life story and experiences and how they impact every detail of his work is just beautiful. Thank you!! 😁

@carlosdarlucio1139 2 жыл бұрын

A humble man who gives honor and respect to his master.. Nice student and artisan...Hope to visit him someday and met him.

@twalsh29 2 жыл бұрын

May the son continue well in his fathers tradition, and bring honor to Korea. The rest of us across the world are privileged to bear witness. Oh, and I loved seeing the statue of Yi Sun Shin at the Naval Academy holding bow and arrow. The terror of sea to the Japanese army!

@usnchief1339 4 ай бұрын

I'm an archer and I found this story to be very inspirational. Thank you!

@jtmills86 Жыл бұрын

Way to go, Korea for preserving tradition like this. Gave someone a purpose, meaning and necessity for the future people as well as purpose to pass down the tradition to keep it going.

@gizelop8481 2 жыл бұрын

Than you for sharing you beautiful heartfelt heritage and your craft that is now something rare overrun by modern men, computers,machines; where making money and mass producing arrows does not add the skill the human touches that give honor and respect to times gone by where life had more meaning, more hard work but more joy and meaning

@sharomshariff8055 2 жыл бұрын

He not making arrow but he making art.. so many art in it..

@marveltrailer4901 2 жыл бұрын

This line touched my heart There is no such thing as rebirth But if there is i want to make ARROWS AGAIN 😭😭 touched my emotions such a dedicated and respectful person i have ever seen hope your son make it through like the way you did. Salute sir i literally cried

@MustAfaalik 2 жыл бұрын

And you touched my heart. Watch the Korean movie War of the arrows.

@marveltrailer4901 2 жыл бұрын

@@MustAfaalik sure i ll my dear🙏

@xanglee802 2 жыл бұрын

That was deep when he went to pay homage to his master. That respect and honor is a rare thing in out society as of these days.

@Kiyoone 2 жыл бұрын

WOW. This man is a real artist. This is just awesome. Korean Culture has incredible hard working dedicated people. Much respect. Greetings from Brazil.

@MustAfaalik 2 жыл бұрын

Watch the Korean movie War of the arrows, buddy.

@SAS-R2 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of detail into one single arrow is mind blowing

@benwinter2420 2 жыл бұрын

Worth it to make it well if you don't want to go hungry

@michaelpage7691 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible autobiography of this artisan. Thank you for this documentary. Beautifully filmed and researched. I cried when you were explaining the fact that mass produced arrows took away your incredible trade. I’m glad to see the best archers know that your arrows are the best. 😢👍🏻🇦🇺

@lucianofranca6942 Жыл бұрын

Fico encantado com o desprendimento do materialismo dessa cultura milenar. Parabéns mestre, por desprender uma parte do seu tempo ensinando tão bela arte.

@Traxxler 2 жыл бұрын

i love it when people are passionate about their craft

@WingManDK 2 ай бұрын

This man's work is priceless.

@christianolivier4612 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I learned a lot watching this! I make my own arrows from North American river cane and after seeing this I now know how crude and primitive my work is..... Thank you! This was truly inspirational!

@craigthompson7955 2 жыл бұрын

Greatness comes from the heart.And your story will touch many who own one.I wish you the peace you deserve that is served in hardship and striving for perfection of your craft.

@cheshirebowman4465 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most beautiful documentarys I have ever seen.

@balitnyekok3505 2 жыл бұрын

Please keep this traditional culture forever..

@raymonddekkers9194 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for telling this story. What a great documentary to watch. These kinds of stories have to keep being told. We live in a world where everybody is looking for fast results or a quick fix. I believe these kinds of craftsmanship have to be kept alive.

@syedaziz203 2 жыл бұрын

This documentary is awesome. So many information on arrow making.

@dennisrowley728 2 жыл бұрын

I would give everything, to learn from a man such as him..🍃🍂

@ewdryk2989 2 жыл бұрын

even yo boogie?

@biilybutt9016 2 жыл бұрын

Would you give your arse.

@silvermediastudio 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing man. And bravo to his son for taking up the craft and honoring the tradition.

@rakyatmusallas6178 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this beautiful documentary... respect to the arrow master 🙏🏻

@saifuldarussalam3322 Жыл бұрын

Amazing people!!! Thank's for your documentary.... It's make me so excited...

@weicheisen9999 Жыл бұрын

Great to see dokuments like this. . I was really enjoing this. It's a pleasure to see a very skilled Handcrafter like this man by work.

@keephammeringprospecting 2 ай бұрын

This was awesome to see Thanks for this Glad tradition is still getting passed on, hopefully i can purchase a dozen and get them shipped to AUS 🤙

@JohnLundSweden 9 ай бұрын

Super well done and very interesting! Great detailed video and thanks for sharing, i hope you continue making and selling your sky high quality bamboo arrows.

@dopeymark 2 жыл бұрын

As a person diagnosed with OCD, I truly appreciate this documentary.

@ratroddiesels1981 2 жыл бұрын

this program was very inspirational , great artistry .

@MustAfaalik 2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the Korean movie War of the arrows?

@solidorsharp3091 Ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@uncletiggermclaren7592 2 жыл бұрын

Very glad that this part of Korea's culture wasn't swept away in 1947.

@davidjacobs8558 7 ай бұрын

1950 ? it's not just Korean culture. Now, Communist China is pushing hard Confucianism all over the world, but it was CCP who destoryed Confucianism. CCP sent people to South Korea after normalizing diplomatic relationship in 1990's, and learned Confucianist Rituals that were preserved only in South Korea. Ironically, Confucianist rituals were saved by US Armed force intervening in Korean War.

@christianagliam9194 2 жыл бұрын

Its a very hard work but once you master it will be your pasion...

@Pilattos 18 күн бұрын

Uma arte maravilhosa, que capricho inigualável. Mas haja paciência!

@a.wilson1979 8 ай бұрын

You can see this excellence in all corean products. Hardworking and disciplin.

@MustAfaalik 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sifu for sharing your life story. It makes me want to watch the Korean classic movie "War of the arrows" again. Kamsie hamida!!!

@JohnLee-db9zt 2 жыл бұрын

Sifu? That’s Chinese not Korean.

@ayanbhattacharyya9617 2 жыл бұрын

some things cant be produced in factory....the touch from the heart makes the product what it is.

@sindobrandnew 2 жыл бұрын

43:50 Good thing he's got a successor.

@Jutte777 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. It was great watching the master arrowsmith at work. This guy is an artisan - we were just hacks. Watching him work reminded how my brother and I used to make arrows -nothing as esoteric as bamboo shafts -just good old POC. We couldn't afford aluminium or fibreglass arrows - and carbon wasn't a thing back then. We never got into trouble as we were too busy making arrows ! We used to spend ages making them -sometimes even cutting up our own feathers - I used to paint mine like a coral snake. Took forever to make them - then take them out hunting -smash them up - and then repeat the process all over again. Spend all our pocket money ( thank you Hincho's Archery supplies !) - and ate rabbit stew !It was fantastic fun !

@hiells Ай бұрын

this video sparked my interest in archery and i now make arrows myself, although not nearly as good as tang i am learning thank you for this video

@lancemillward1912 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing man

@TheWadetube 7 ай бұрын

I make traditional wooden bows , mostly from Osage Orange also known as Bois d'Ark and I steam the limbs to curve them sometimes and they are a thing of beauty but I only have a little training from my father and could never make a straight arrow. I hope to learn from Mr Yang and will have to watch this video again to understand all that he does. His art will not be lost and I hope he makes more tutorial videos on how to straighten arrows.

@oneshotme 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful statue and the first one I've ever seen with a bow and arrows. And that's what makes it look so much better!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

@tiobi6633 Жыл бұрын

This is so immersive... I really got engaged by the story and craftsmanship, thank you for this video.🙏

@NoSoup4U2 2 жыл бұрын

I am a longbow archer, and I absolutely prefer bamboo over any other!! If someone has a link to this man. I'd be indebted to you, and I would also be honored to buy arrows from him. One of the best video's I've watched in a long time too!

@ssjj4314 2 жыл бұрын

Please find "청주죽시" in the internet. When I put the site at here they erase it.

@ssjj4314 2 жыл бұрын

청주죽시 means "bamboo arrow from Chungju city".

@NoSoup4U2 2 жыл бұрын

@@ssjj4314Thank you for replying back to me Sir. I put that in Google search and I think I found you in Korea. I'll try to translate there and hopefully we can do business! THANK YOU!

@NoSoup4U2 2 жыл бұрын

@@ssjj4314 FOUND YOU!! THANK YOU & WILL ORDER ASAP! 친절하게 응대해주셔서 감사합니다 선생님! Graham

@MustAfaalik 2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the Korean movie War of the arrows? Enjoy!!

@shahrilazwa9117 2 жыл бұрын

Rare people can make it now.. he's very special..

@ronfuse6993 2 жыл бұрын

A true master

@NinjaForHire 2 жыл бұрын

Respect

@Rsama60 2 жыл бұрын

So good to see that he has an apprentice to pass on his knowledge.

@seomelong 2 жыл бұрын

이러한 영상이, 또 수상기록 등이 더 알려지고 또 알려져서 많고 많은 사람들이 우리 인류가 갖고 있는 여러 기술들을 더 소중히 생각하게 되면 좋겠어요 비단 내가 한국인이고 한국의 고유 기술이라서가 아니라 지구 전체의, 우리 인류의 문화이니까요 영상 감사해요, 잘 볼게요 영어로 말할 수 없어 한국어를 사용한 게 아닌, 제 의도나 정성 어린 마음을 잘 담아 전해줄 거라 믿는 우리 한글을 사용한 점, 이해 부탁드려요 누구라도 그럴테지만 모국어란 왠지 더 날 잘 표현해줄 수 있을 것 같고 혹은 굳이 드러내어 표현치 않아도 말 속에 담아 상대방에게 내 마음을 잘 전달해줄 것만 같고 그런 느낌들이 있잖아요 그래서.. 또 번역 이라는 기능도 마침 여기 유튜브에 있기도 하고 그러니까.. 아무튼, 말이 너무 길어졌는데, 감사해요 잘 볼게요. 이 말 하려던 거 였어요

@elvisream3322 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing your knowledge

@luckynorm100 2 жыл бұрын

take pride in one's work is never a bad thing

@hillbilly4christ638 Жыл бұрын

Now, that is a documentary!

@AtasakNantasomboon 2 жыл бұрын

งานศิลปะโดยแท้... 😍😊

@sidharthloveindia6635 2 жыл бұрын

Knowledge 😌 dying slowly

@oneshotme 2 жыл бұрын

I have looked every where for his arrows to buy. Can you tell me where I can find them at to buy??

@user-bc5mu5kp1i 2 жыл бұрын

Very well made documentery

@pogaming3138 2 жыл бұрын

Mata beliau lebih tajam daripada anak panah.

@Auuduun 2 жыл бұрын

Legend!

@tpledger100 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring!

@ehisey 6 ай бұрын

Very informative, atleast to another arrow maker. The salt dried croaker makes a glue quailty difference over non salted croaker since you will never completely remove the salting. Interesting.

@ozdemirmelih Жыл бұрын

Great video

@mybeerket2261 2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@doughunter3967 2 жыл бұрын

VERY impressive , Thnks so much for sharing...Creator bless...doug (canada)

@joydahl75100 2 жыл бұрын

watching until the end new friend from norway

@louissundapan328 2 жыл бұрын

Show can show how to make the bow

@Mercymorn99 2 ай бұрын

people say autism didn’t exist back in the day but explain this mans dedication to his craft

@Michael-ht4wt 2 жыл бұрын

Я восхищаюсь и немного завидую такому мастерству и умениям. Но я просто скажу, каждая стрела уникальна и отличается от других. И сейчас есть производства где делают стрелы с идеальным балансом и которые не имеют изъянов и не отличаются друг от друга почти не как, и во всем она будут лучше чем эти. Я не в коем случае не говорю что из дело это нечто, Я просто говорю что есть стрелы, лучше и проще в производстве чем эти.

@JohnLee-db9zt 2 жыл бұрын

So? Do you want art or mass produced tool?

@duypham76 2 жыл бұрын

Wife asks around " where's the spoon, we're missing one." He pretends he didn't hear.

@benwinter2420 2 жыл бұрын

Valuable as in old knowledge to make the arrows the old way this bow caper ( hunt protein main attraction rather than a weapon combat) . . to survive , made own bows of native timbers in north Australian bush

@Zane-It Жыл бұрын

I like how his anvil is just a modified piece of rail road track.

@midnaurthqua6773 2 жыл бұрын

🧡

@mmsizzlak 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of Asian cultures still believe in peach trees being material that's able to physically harm supernatural entities... I've been hearing that since I was a kid, especially the branches as weapons... Didn't know the bark was considered useful though

@everydaynothing9964 2 жыл бұрын

Yes in my SE Asian culture as well.

@user-xf6cl2qj5w 3 ай бұрын

I make bows and would like some arrows from Yang Tae-hyeon if, possible?

@chaddangler 2 жыл бұрын

I would like for you to make arrows to sell again . If your uncle were here ,would he say? "Let's make them black". You can always make arrows for your personal collection of different styles from throughout the world so your legacy Will Go On as one of the most incredible artisans ever, just in a different way. I wonder if people from around the world would buy them if you put a link in your KZfaq page good luck to you

@blackraven7452 2 жыл бұрын

There's always that one OG Asian guy

@bta444 2 жыл бұрын

♥

@mujaku 2 жыл бұрын

There is such a thing as rebirth or in Pali punabbhava. As long as we have not transcended dualizing consciousness (P., viññāṇa) the condition for the production of rebirth is assured. You will make Buddha arrows that slay conditioned existence reaching transcendent nirvana.

@uxb1112 5 ай бұрын

Mister, I like you.

@bogdanprd4381 7 ай бұрын

Is that pseudosasa japonica aka arrow bamboo or another species

@peterp4k 4 ай бұрын

Does he sell online? What's the url?

@Reppo80085 2 жыл бұрын

" _At one time, the fate of the country lied on these weapon_ " It won't be the last , in not very distance future where electricity technology has collapsed a massive war was wage like the good old primitive times.

@moggtheboss3087 2 жыл бұрын

99 fletching

@pao1969kol 4 ай бұрын

what kind of bamboo is he using ?

@daipo3535able 11 күн бұрын

한국, 일본등에서 서식하는 신우대, sinudae(green bamboo)라는 품종의 대나무입니다

@simonphoenix3789 2 жыл бұрын

damn each one of those arrows seems like it would take at least an hour to make... I wonder how expensive they are. I've made my own bamboo arrows before, but for me the hardest part was heating and straightening the shafts. after that it was rather simple since I just cut a nock into the bamboo near a node and used arrowheads i made by hammering them out of large nails. And even that took a lot of time per arrow. Problem with arrows is that they don't last all that long. paying 10 dollars or more for an arrow would quickly become expensive if you shoot a lot.

@daipo3535able 11 күн бұрын

현재 시점에서 32달러네요