Women Horseback Archers Compete in Yabusame

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6 жыл бұрын

Yabusame is a traditional Japanese martial art where archers shoot at targets from galloping horses. Performances were always held at shrines and considered to be sacred rituals reserved for men, but in recent years women have begun taking part. This is a result of yabusame’s evolution from ritual to sport, which opened the door to female enthusiasts. Towada City in Aomori now holds an annual, women-only yabusame contest which draws large crowds to enjoy the excitement, skill and colorful traditional costumes of the archers. We follow a 15-year old girl competing against her veteran instructor for the top prize.

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@noname-dk7ri 3 жыл бұрын

2:26 The upper body is not shaking at all. Amazing.

@charlieross-BRM 3 жыл бұрын

@2:15 explains the style. That's really hard on the legs too as if riding at all wasn't doing that enough. I do it on my motorcycle if the cross winds are so strong they make me feel unsteady. Getting my butt off the seat puts all my weight way down low on the pegs. I can only do it for a fraction of a minute at a time though. Those women are obviously strong.

@icegirl246 2 жыл бұрын

Really good form. I'm a rider here in America and we often practice this position, it takes a lot of strength and balance! Also I always post the trot meaning I stand then sit alternating with every step, which is a common technique. The Japanese style seems unique though, when they go in what we call "two-point", or standing in our stirrups, these riders are keeping their hips lower than what I've learned.

@janimayares8086 Жыл бұрын

Really mind blowing. As someone who has ridden a fair amount it’s truly incredible! And the unique style they use is so fascinating…

@marialindell9874 Жыл бұрын

299 likkes

@sophiaschommer7337 Жыл бұрын

Her core strength must be insane

@darrylreyes5977 4 жыл бұрын

That Teacher’s grace in losing to the her student earns for her so much respect. She deserves to be called “Teacher.”

@jasminepina9058 3 жыл бұрын

@Dale Reay 🤣

@karaokewaala9107 3 жыл бұрын

@Dale Reay lmaooo

@TBrl8 3 жыл бұрын

Losing.

@michealtull9033 3 жыл бұрын

Because the Teacher lost to her student the Teacher actually won , because she was successful in Teaching her Student Well , that is a victory in itself .

@lindavancleve6735 3 жыл бұрын

@@michealtull9033 I fully agree If your students cannot beat you, then you are not a good Teacher.

@sheepewe4505 3 жыл бұрын

Horse archery would be a wonderful sport to add to the Olympics. All the other equestrian events come from western European traditions, and it would be nice to have more diversity and to represent other horse riding cultures.

@raraavis7782 3 жыл бұрын

Plus, it's just super impressive to watch. Definitely Olympia worthy!

@valkyrie1066 3 жыл бұрын

YES! They need more equestrian events. Horses are involved in many of our athletic pursuits!

@GedMaybury23 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! Absolutely! Bring it on!

@vanorange 3 жыл бұрын

@@hungvu262 thanks for sharing!

@sweetpapayasourpeach 3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree!!!

@josephmessina4832 3 жыл бұрын

japan is such a treasure. one of the few incredibly modern nations who hasn’t let go of their beautiful culture

@Arthur-dm5ov 3 жыл бұрын

This country reminds me France, with every castles and traditions, but also really modern in the cities.

@user-kd8pr4zr4i 3 жыл бұрын

Japan is nothing in front of USA ❤️

@louverousse9023 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-kd8pr4zr4i Japan has multi thousand history and traditions . USA ? 300 years and not of the most glorious if what was taught to me is correct . Even if born in the States, I?ll gladly go to Japan and learn about their culture, traditions and living, won't even mention food that is simply one of the most refined on earth .

@kanishkanegi5594 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-kd8pr4zr4i lmao are you one of those people who fantasize usa

@user-kd8pr4zr4i 3 жыл бұрын

@@kanishkanegi5594 Japan is just overhyped by Anime. No one knows japan before 100 years

@sharonbarton1888 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, her teacher is incredible, you want your students to grow beyond you; they are your success.

@LaraCroft36 4 жыл бұрын

Love how she hugs her pony like that out of happiness:)

@salsela 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. But I guess it is a horse, not a pony.😊

@kylieminou7775 3 жыл бұрын

she hug it because it's "cute", then she will probably have it killed when it's not cute anymore

@msoneill358 3 жыл бұрын

They are part of the team. A big part I hope they do care for their pony properly.

@GedMaybury23 3 жыл бұрын

Happiness, yes, but I also saw humility. She was 'covering her mouth' - because (as I understand it) the Japanese don't brag or show ego. They're team-players, so she hugged her 'team'. Shared the joy.

@linnssadhorse96 2 жыл бұрын

@@kylieminou7775 what-

@sooz9433 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful tradition! This is so fascinating. It would be a shame if this was allowed to fade into history so Aoi Fuse is correct in her dedication to preserving Yabusame.

@windyryady6367 8 ай бұрын

Yes, Preserve the Yabu, Protect the Tsuba

@user-js9yp6lb2l Жыл бұрын

流鏑馬は武士の嗜み今もなお継承されている事も素晴らしい。ず〜っと続いて欲しい文化ですね。

@Ferreal92 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably the most beautiful sport I have ever seen.

@user-ps4gc7zy2d Жыл бұрын

なんか、こういう凜とした姿を見ると　なぜか泣けてくるんです。年をとった証拠なのか　いやだわ〜😓今も涙がとめどなく…

@user-puyopuyo7 20 күн бұрын

無意識の中に息づいている精神性が日本人だからです。

@jcortese3300 3 жыл бұрын

That is AWESOME! This looks fantastic -- you know a teacher is good when their student exceeds them! They're both wonderful!

@inkerikavantera 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!🙌🏻💪🏻💓

@nicholascauton9648 5 ай бұрын

If I were a teacher in a sport like this and I lost to my student, I would be extremely happy and grateful for it. My student beating me just goes to show how well I’ve taught them. And this teacher more than deserves her title of showing such grace and generosity in the face of defeat by her own student.

@schmurble2254 3 жыл бұрын

the way the teacher hugs her student after losing to her is genuinely heartwarming🧡

@GedMaybury23 3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! For the teacher ('sensei'), I imagine this was her biggest win: she had succeeded in raising the next star. There is a powerful devotion to the 'craft' - especially in teachers.

@nicholascauton9648 5 ай бұрын

If anything, that should be considered a victory in itself. It shows that she taught her student very well and years of doing that has paid off.

@hydrangeadragon 3 жыл бұрын

what a beautiful sport and under the gorgeous cherry blossoms no less

@fatmaninachair 3 жыл бұрын

This _so_ needs to be in the Olympics.

@tileux 2 жыл бұрын

This was actually the original samurai combat system and it lasted for nearly 1000 years before the sword came to symbolise the samurai class. For most of their history the samurai were known for their small tough ponies and their skills with the bow. Samurai would combat each other by manoeuvring their horses around each other while shooting arrows at each other. That’s why samurai armour originally developed only to protect one side of the body - the neck and armpit area on one side being the weak spot, to allow the warrior to draw the bow. The history of samurai armour is basically the history of changing from bow and horse to sword and foot. It’s also why the ambush became the favoured samurai tactic - the trick to samurai combat was to get your horse on your opponent’s weaker armoured left side. A fast, small pony, attacking out of ambush, was always the best way to achieve that tactical advantage. The skills and tradition in this video are far more than what they seem - they influenced how the Japanese practiced and viewed warfare and politics, not to mention social hierarchies, and that influenced Japanese culture all the way up to, and including, world war 2.

@kevinlane7555 11 ай бұрын

I can only imagine what it would be like to witness something like this in person....I so love the Japanese philosophy of respecting those upstream and downstream in the flow of time

@aniquinstark4347 3 жыл бұрын

Japan has a very long tradition of elite archers. It's really cool that they still participates in their cultural traditions, even ones like archery which are considered outdated today.

@andtrrrot 2 жыл бұрын

Archery is an Olympic sport.

@psoon04286 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone here watching this wish to see this adopted by the Olympics?😊

@Hooseflay 18 күн бұрын

God forbid. They would ruin it for sure.

@dreamer2260 8 ай бұрын

The motion of their draw and release, and their clothing, are truly beautiful.

@nicholascauton9648 5 ай бұрын

As a practicing archer who is well-accustomed to the Mediterranean style of draw, I find the Eastern style of draw with the thumb and arrow around the right side to be rather fascinating. That being said, I do wonder if there is a rule that only allows the Eastern style of draw in Yabusame.

@Melospizia 3 жыл бұрын

It takes two years to master? I can’t even hit a target with bow and arrow while standing on the ground. I think it would take me a two decades to master. 🏹🐎

@DanishButterCookie 2 жыл бұрын

He was only talking about the upper body stillness when he mentioned it took two years to master. To actually hit and ride well at the same time, takes a lifetime of practice and skill.

@stormy439 Жыл бұрын

I am grateful that these women compete at such a beautiful traditional sport & that they have their OWN level of competition! AMAZING PERFECTION & GRACE!😍😍😍👍❤️

@heidilecompte4198 3 жыл бұрын

The lovely teacher taught her student very well. Congratulations.

@maybudha 2 жыл бұрын

how awesome is that!!!!! I never thought of Japanese women doing these kinds of things. Bravo!!

@seemslegit6203 3 жыл бұрын

A great example of why Japanese bows are offset like that, makes them much easier to use from a horse

@asantesamuel13 2 жыл бұрын

BADASS. This needs to be spread around the world. Who wouldn't like this?!

@baus403 5 ай бұрын

If you get goosebumps And brings tears、you know you came to the right place

@hirokorobertson6674 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ! Bushido still alive ! Very good to see yabusame !

@mikiyachi2 2 жыл бұрын

It’s so awesome how all these old sports are still going strong in Aomori

@Skakotai 5 жыл бұрын

what a graceful sport :-)

@paulcampbell9618 Жыл бұрын

Investing in the past and the future at the same time. Both will bring uch joy and happiness. Thank you

@dragon77411 3 жыл бұрын

こういった伝統ある行事を国体レベルまで上げて全国で開催しても面白いのではないか。また海外との交流も可能だ。カザフスタンなどの騎馬民族では同じような種目もある。平和だからこそ出来る行事で、日本はこうした行事の先駆けになっていけたら立派な世界平和への貢献だ。

@SS-ey3po 3 жыл бұрын

そう言えば以前にカザフスタンて流鏑馬披露をしたんですよね。^_^

@lemonade70755 3 жыл бұрын

カザフの交流試合からきました

@deadby15 3 жыл бұрын

シンギュラリティに到達したら、過半数の人間に長時間労働させる必然性がもはやなくなる。浮いた人的リソースは各地の伝統文化維持要員に割り振ると良いと思う

@angelesmariabartolomepache9027 2 жыл бұрын

Que alucine!!!! Es muy emocionante y me alegra ver éstas tradiciones, tan originales. Precioso!!!!🙋🏻‍♀️🇪🇸

@GaryAa56 4 жыл бұрын

This is a very amazing art. Very enjoyable to watch.

@gomezyolo8875 16 күн бұрын

こういう素晴らしい文化が継承されていくのは本当に素晴らしいです！これからもずっと継承されますように😊

@skyrocketcoast219 3 жыл бұрын

This sport is absolutely amazing! Such a treat to watch. Wish video was longer ! Such great equestrians! And excellent mounts.

@nancychace8619 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating tradition and sport. It is so true and important to maintain balance in the face of chaos. Nice to see a beautiful old tradition sustain into the future.

@1wirey 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! How is it possible that there are dislikes? This is such an awesome display of skill and tradition.

@dpeasehead 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful video! It would be interesting to find out how mountainous and rugged Japan was able to develop an effective horse archer culture.

@CanalTremocos 3 жыл бұрын

As far as I know, 9th to 13th-century samurai went to war with few commoner troops and armed as horse archers. The small size of those armies, and aristocracy's penchant for duels, would make it easier to fit horse archery battles into smaller battlefields. There was also cultural pressure from mainland Asia where the horse archer was uncontested.

@bananaguchi 7 күн бұрын

I watched a documentary about Aoi. She was raised by a single mother, so dispite the finacial problem, her mother bought this horse for her daughter because Aoi really loves Yabusame and the horse. She and the horse are like sisters. The horse senses AOi what she wants so that the horse adjusts the speed, course and distance to makes sure she can hit the target. Such a amazing conbination!!

@arungera4041 2 жыл бұрын

Honoured to witness a tradition and it's custodians

@lanylane130 2 жыл бұрын

This just fueled my desire to go to Japan more!

@BlackBitsBananas 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. Such skills. Such be beauty. I love the narrators voice too.

@FlatlandMando 3 жыл бұрын

Would seriously love to travel & see this display of competitive art!

@Teekoness 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent teacher. One of a good teacher greatest delights is their students surpassing them.

@anntrope491 2 жыл бұрын

THIS IS ON MY BUCKET LIST!! BRAVO WOMAN WARRIORS!!!

@jacob-bi9ys Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful setting for the competition!

@SteampunkTV 3 жыл бұрын

That teacher would be so proud of her

@DanishButterCookie 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful sport, i am both a rider and an archer. Would love to try combining the arts. The way she rewards her horse after hearing her score hit me right in the equestrian feels.

@TrishCanyon8 3 жыл бұрын

You women are just wonderful!

@juliepepper3205 3 жыл бұрын

Just amazes me to see all the afforts this girls do to compete, beautiful horses too🙉👌👍

@cosimodemedici3755 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@irub4062 3 жыл бұрын

なんとも言えないほど優しいお顔してますね。

@lmhy6723 6 жыл бұрын

かっこいい

@sweetpapayasourpeach 3 жыл бұрын

Omg! This is truly astounding! Tsugoidesu!!! Insha'Allah I pray I can enter this competition soon.

@sweetpapayasourpeach 3 жыл бұрын

@Goolag Tube I would do proper research before jumping to conclusions. Even the enemies of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, couldn't help but at least admire him despite their deep hatred for him. He is unique in that he was successful not only in spirituality but also in all worldly affairs. I recommend buying a book of his biography that's written by Muslims as opposed to a book written by someone with a biased opinion of him. You're old enough to make that decision. I believe in you.

@user-fi3mk3zm9o 3 жыл бұрын

凛々しくて美しい。日本の在来種に乗っているのかな？日本の文化が、すぐ近くにある環境って羨ましい。

@robertstarkey8792 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see my daughter do this

@user-lv9pr9or2h Жыл бұрын

羨ましいな。私のとこは全然、文化が残ってなくて悲しいわ。一部地域では神楽があるけど、これ！ってのが無い😢

@dominic6634 4 жыл бұрын

Should be an Olympic sport

@kylieminou7775 3 жыл бұрын

together with whaling, dolphin killing, white cock hunting and trafficked wild animals as "cute" pets

@adinugroho382 3 жыл бұрын

@kylie minou im not surprise if u actually chinese or korean

@DanishButterCookie 2 жыл бұрын

@@kylieminou7775 This sport has nothing to do with harming an animal???? literally all it has to do is run fast while the rider focuses on something else, steering it with her legs and body movements.

@Gatewayvick 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing sport, looks awesome !

@Romawe16 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful sport!

@YuYu-wf1jd 11 ай бұрын

オリンピック種目にと切望する声が多いようだが、なにか違うものになってしまう予感がする。日本国内で、日本人の日本人による伝統文化のままであって欲しい。外見の美しさに惹かれているだけの外国人が大半じゃないのかな？その精神から真剣に学びたいという気概のある人だけが、個人的に日本に移住して学ぶぐらいが良いと思います。なんというか…正直、中途半端に誤解されたくないし汚されたくもない。

@DarcieGlam 3 жыл бұрын

If I were younger I would totally want to do this!

@cettejuste4398 5 жыл бұрын

wonderful

@shielaaposaga6179 2 жыл бұрын

Wishing someday I could visit this country and watch this performance

@footfault1941 3 жыл бұрын

This is great & surprising! Very fun to watch. Uniform (in kimono) is also visually appealing! More frontiers could be open for women! We shall see.....

@cosimodemedici3755 3 жыл бұрын

Great!

@loretta2539 3 жыл бұрын

In America my tribe does something similar to this but its becoming a lost art to do. I dont live on my reservation anymore but as a kid I use to do this

@user-vi4lb2xc7i 2 жыл бұрын

You see yabudusama perfectly duing! Yabusame school you know!

@dna1238 Жыл бұрын

The teacher is just beautiful 👍❤️🥇

@mattshuey1 2 жыл бұрын

I love when the narrator has to affect a female voice :). These women exemplify class and skill.

@landsknecht8654 Жыл бұрын

This is pretty cool

@TurfSurf 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I heard touchy sketchy.😂. Everything in Japan is beautiful!

@keithmartland6463 4 жыл бұрын

Notice how they don't have counter weights on the bows! Love to see this for real its awesome

@DanishButterCookie 2 жыл бұрын

@Leona Bastet Olympic archers are a joke tbh

@user-lk3jt4uv2l 3 жыл бұрын

日本の伝統を守り続けて頂きありがとうございます。私は新しいスポーツのTraveling Ringsを世界に広めていきたいです。Santa Monica beach発です。

@user-kd8pr4zr4i 3 жыл бұрын

नमस्ते दोस्तों 🙏🏽

@littleandre4957 3 жыл бұрын

The student has become the master....

@joewoodchuck3824 3 жыл бұрын

Good for the girls! The costumes are wonderful.

@user-kd8pr4zr4i 3 жыл бұрын

🤮. Womens can't beat us..

@o_osenxo994 3 жыл бұрын

What?

@o_osenxo994 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of fool are you?

@o_osenxo994 3 жыл бұрын

Women are literally human beings just like men, they can do the same thing(except men can’t give birth and have breast, and that women don’t have a pp).

@user-kd8pr4zr4i 3 жыл бұрын

@@o_osenxo994 but womens can't become stronger like mens

@randalcooper1942 3 жыл бұрын

I wish the had a tournament in California. I would love to see it.

@thaonguyen-fv5gd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your Video

@user-bh4hg8ru1g 3 жыл бұрын

なんとも勇ましい👏👏👏👏👏

@ken45y 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@user-rb2uc4tq9r 11 ай бұрын

海外で御覧の方、これはスポーツではなく軍事訓練です。武士は軍人なので乗馬の稽古、弓の稽古は欠かせません。東京(江戸)でも例えば高田馬場はそのような広い場所がありました。

@user-lk1me2vd4t 27 күн бұрын

昔はね今は伝統を大切にしつつ健全な精神と肉体を作るスポーツの位置付けでしょう。凝り固まるのはおじいさんの悪い癖

@frederickgates4349 3 жыл бұрын

I so love this

@Eeee-xl4xb 2 жыл бұрын

They look so good 😮

@gordonbgraham 3 жыл бұрын

How cool is that!

@AngelDame17 2 жыл бұрын

A good teacher is always happy to be surpassed by their pupil

@jm-qq4to Жыл бұрын

so cool~

@carefulconsumer8682 3 жыл бұрын

Magnificent!😊

@user-ws7uu4lz4r 8 ай бұрын

Amazing

@mjrussell414 3 жыл бұрын

That’s pretty incredible.

@user-kq4jt9dv1k 2 жыл бұрын

女性の流鏑馬は初めて見たけど美しい。

@battennagasaki 3 жыл бұрын

Where are Ashitaka and San?

@user-nn8we7zv1s 3 жыл бұрын

手放しで馬が走り続けるのがすごいよね。馬ってそういうものなのかな。直前に入力されたミッションを次の入力があるまでやり続けるのか。

@umiushi11 3 жыл бұрын

別々の射手が 3〜4頭の馬を繰り返し使って流鏑馬をされているのを見学した時おばあさん馬での成功率が高く感じたので「射手よりお馬さんの腕前(脚前？)の方が重要なんじゃないの？」と同行者に軽口を言った事を思い出しました。

@sugumi8886 3 жыл бұрын

競馬で騎手が落馬した後でも馬はちゃんとレースをやりきるので、そういう調教をしていれば馬は賢いのできちんと覚えて一人でもできるみたいですね。

@turbogene3577 3 жыл бұрын

射手が「止まれ」の手綱を出さない限り馬は走り続けると思います。他の方が競馬で落馬があった場合の話もされていますが、何らかのトラブルで射手が落馬した場合、馬止めが無いと（そんなことはあり得ないと思いますが）馬はそのままどっかに走り去ってしまうかもしれません（笑）

@kennyking6325 Жыл бұрын

Friends, what a beautiful day with the blooming trees!

@Janka007 3 жыл бұрын

That's so cool! I'm glad to hear that it's open for ladies too! I think they do it even better then men. Haha! :D

@user-kd8pr4zr4i 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. women can't do archery like mens

@Persona3Yukari 5 жыл бұрын

I wanna see yabusame festivaall

@patrickaubichon 4 ай бұрын

this is the most beautiful tradition in the world. sooo coool!

@Bosun25 2 жыл бұрын

And in time the Pupil will become the Master - nice video

@imeldahiggins-wiffle8302 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how still their upper bodies stay while on the horse!!! True skill in that itself....much less having to shoot at something while doing it!!

@user-oe9bm6fe8k 3 жыл бұрын

素晴らしい