Hello folks, my article for this month is my transition from my bows. This is a new topic explaining equipment, so bear with me. So in September 2021, I started archery with Black Castle Archers. At the time, I started…
History Bill Stewart who is often referred to as the unknown bowyer and has worked for many of the great well known bowyers such as Fred Bear, Damon Howatt and Bob Lee amongst others. He is the one who worked…...
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For this 19th installment we focus on a well recognised, liked and skilled flatbow archer. he is easily recognised by his choice of head covering- a viking/ Scandinavian hat as well as the fact he is usually accompanied by his…...
Once again readers we have the pleasure of sharing the story of an archers’ journey with you. This time, we are joined by the winner of the 2024 Lancaster Classic, Mr. Raymond Huang. I have listened to this interview twice,…...
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The second of a series of short stories about The Archery Guild and its members, set in a fantasy world, known as Anordaithe.
For those familiar with The Phoenix Archer, the Dytrentian Empire gets mentioned a few times. In this short piece, follow a greedy member of its Expeditionary Force for a insight into Empire's armed forces.
There is an old Latin proverb: "Vivit post funera virtus," which translates to "Virtue lives after death." This saying expresses the belief that though a person's body dies, their virtues and values remain alive in the memory of others. It is an undeniable truth about our spiritual state, but the most intriguing aspect of this posthumous reflection is what is not immediately visible or audible—the process by which people come to remember and speak of these virtues, the process that ensures, as the proverb states, these virtues continue to live, even though the person to whom they are attributed is already far away.
Indeed, the dance of an arrow as it traverses the distant of ‘from – to’, may seem oddly bizarre. A fleeting moment of grace, a trajectory that defies gravity, a vibrant intention and surrender. A paradox, like life itself, isn’t…...
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By Marin Smallridge Also available as a Winning Paths Podcast episode “Straight be your arrows, Horus, your heart unstained.” If nothing else, it’s a way of saying the same thing—in ancient Egyptian lingo—about Horus, god of Egypt and divine archer,…
By Roger Marsh Once again we have the pleasure of Roger Marsh joining us to share his archery journey. This month the topic I’m sure, is something that will resonate with nearly all of us. That Roger is penning this…
#18 Conor O’ Connor By Andrew Wayland interview installment number 18 and we go up the north west this time to talk with a very well liked and extremely talented archer… Conor O’Connor. It is always nice to see Conor…...
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The first of a series of short stories about The Archery Guild and its members, set in a fantasy world, known as Anordaithe.
Some art works to reflect the natural world of field archery.
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…
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 –…
* 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…
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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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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** 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…
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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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…...