There are many reasons that bring people into archery. Some of use woke up one day and decided that they want to use bow and arrow. Other ones got hooked up during give-it-a-go sessions. For some people archery is something nostalgic, straight from the childhood.
If you ended up reading this, that means that you at least considering to give archery a chance. Here are some facts about archery, that might help you to decide if there is something in archery for you.
Yes, you've heard it right! Archery is one of the most, if not the most, flexible and versatile sport. Anyone from the age of 8 years can do it. And yes, it is never too late to start. Some of the greatest archers around the globe started their path in their thirties!
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You also don't need to be immensely strong or fit to start your journey. All archers start their path with a low draw weigh bow and progress at their own pace.
Not only it is a good exercise to keep upper body and core conditioned, archery also involves a lot of walking. Average archer would walk about a mile per indoor training just by collecting arrows.
An archer need to filter out all distractions and focus primarily on their form and technique. Concentration also helps a person to cope with high-pressure situation which is helpful in daily life.
Staying calm and accurate under pressure is an ability that archers develop by managing their breathing, concentration and nervousness. When you are shooting hours can pass by in a blink of an eye - and, as much as the sport can be sociable, when you are on the line, archery is only about you and your bow. The perfect time to leave all your worries behind and have some internal meditation.
Despite the fact that most of us spend majority of the training at the shooting line, there is always time to meet new people, make new friends and have an amazing social experience.