Sugakji Thumb Ring Tutorial

with Mr. Choon-bae Park

Sugakji ring is fit over thumb, just past the knuckle.

Shim is fit between ring and back of thumb, to take up slack.

Different views of ring, after shim is inserted.

String is placed behind knob.

Index finger wraps around knob.

Hand is lightly clenched into a fist.

String placement, as seen from the rear.

Arrow is placed on the string, just above the ring.

Form, just prior to drawing the bow.

Bow at full draw.

Bow just after release.

Drawing and release, from rear.

Drawing and release, from left side.

Drawing and release, from front-right.

Close-Ups of Sugakji and Shooting

























Sugakji and the horn block such as it was made from.

Copyright © 2005 Thomas Duvernay