Field Archery and The Natural World
Some art works to reflect the natural world of field archery.
Month May 2024
Mini Games
When I first started flinging sticks a decade ago, I was taken aback by the density of clubs, not just locally but all over this fine island. It seems archery is Ireland’s best kept secret. Furthermore, the scales had fallen…
The Science of Arrows
Introduction Archery would not be possible without arrows and they are the most important part of the equipment set. Tommy, the seminole indian referenced in Maurice Thompson’s 1878 book ‘The Witchery of Archery’ was alleged to have said to –…
The Ghosts of Mary Rose
* Rising, Sinking and Resurrection * By Marcin Malek This is a revised and expanded edition of an article of the same title published in the 14th issue of TIFAM, December 2022 Also available as an audio Podcast on YouTube…
The Dance of the Manes
This article under the same title is available as an audio podcast, available at Spotifiy and YouTube:“The Dance of the Manes” at Spotify “The Dance of the Manes” at YouTube By Marcin Malek Welcome everyone to another episode of Winning…...
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Longbow Addiction: A journey into archery, by doing it the hard way
By Roger Marsh I took up the sport of archery eight years ago, at a time when two of my sons were becoming intrigued by the sport. However, I did not dedicate serious time to learning the skills until 2019,…...
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TIFAM Youth Merit Cup
** A Vision Cast Far Beyond the Target ** By Marcin Malek In the noble pursuit of archery, one discovers a discipline not solely confined to the draw of a bow and the flight of an arrow but one that…
A student of the art
On Jorge L. Coppen “Bear Archery Traditional Bows – A Chronological History (1949-2015)“ I recognise and praise them for putting themselves out there for criticism but thank them for passing on their knowledge and helping others. When it comes to…...
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Monkey mind versus monks mind!
Deeply considered and wise words from amiable and likable compound archer Anto Corcoran Edited by Andrew Wayland I have heard it said that archery is a very white belt sport. ( white belt mentality is simply remaining open to a…...