Kyujutsu

“The Art of Archery” as it is known, is one of the weapon techniques learned by samurai. This was the art that was used in battle in early Japan. By the late 16th century it declined due to the increased use of firearms. Kyujutsu survived as a practice along with the more formal Kyudu, the way of the bow, which emphasizes aesthetics rather than fighting. By the 21st century, Kyujutsu was revived once more with the return of the samurai as a way of life. Instead of the traditional yumi bow, practitioners took up more modern compound bows.
Available Techniques: Called Shot (Pin) (Archery or Thrown Weapon), Close Quarter Firearms (Ranged Weapons Only) (Archery), Hammerfist, Knucklebreaker (Close Combat Only) (Blast Out of Hand), Soaring Shackles, Tricking