Archery
In the USC archery course, you’ll learn to shoot with a horsebow. After the course, you can continue your training at Kumdo.
Archery at USC
- A course comprising 9 lessons of 1.5 hours each.
- The focus is on Korean archery using the so-called ‘thumb grip’.
- Please note! Make sure you attend the first 2 lessons. You’ll receive important archery information during these sessions!
- You’ll learn how to shoot from a stationary position, as well as whilst moving and turning.
Locations
Extra info
Period 1: the week of 7 September 2026
Period 2: the week of 16 November 2026
Period 3: the week of 8 February 2027
Period 4: the week of 19 April 2027
*sales begin on the Monday, 5 weeks before the start dates listed above
- Lesson 1: The basics: anchor point, stance and the thumb grip.
- Lesson 2: Aiming: focus and instinct.
- Lesson 3: Korean draw 1 + shooting whilst kneeling and turning.
- Lesson 4: Shooting whilst moving.
- Lesson 5: Shooting at speed + movement repetition.
- Lesson 6: Korean draw 2. Torq, Khatra and overdraw.
- 7th lesson: Other styles: Mediterranean draw and other variations.
- Lesson 8: Friendly team tournament.
- Lesson 9: Archery Tag or Moving Targets.
Comfortable sportswear and indoor sports shoes. Inexperienced archers may find the bowstring strikes their forearm; a long-sleeved T-shirt can reduce the risk of bruising. Thumb guards and protection for the hand and/or arm are available from the instructor.
Check all the house rules at USC.