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Yesterday, I tried out three bows I have: my YMG, SMG "Chinese", and KMG (Kaya) "Turkish".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j61OP2hhiT0
While I was there, a professor from another university was also shooting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fiw77sqgRJ8
If you're still looking for input, the thing that's vexing me when I practice right now (three-finger on a kaya khan, but still) is grip. I find the lack of a concavity difficult to hold onto without torquing on release, so a discussion of how to hold the small grip consistently and steadily would be great to see.
Thanks, Columbarius. In my original edition, I covered how to grip the bow consistently; it is also in the new one. Also, my new edition is updated, and, as it will primarily be in electronic form, I can keep it updated, so if something needs clarification, I can do it.
I have a first draft of my revised, color book edition finished, but there is still more to go. Here is the cover in any case:
Welcome, Ricardo! My bias is towards thumb ring shooting, so you know my answer 
Nowadays, they are glued on.
They are not solid. They are hollow.
Points are very light, as they are machined brass. I don't have one handy to weigh, but I doubt they are more than a few dozen grains. Also, I agree you do not have to change the vanes out.
It set off my anti-virus...
Welcome, Chosuk!
Yes, I added the black powder section, as traditional projectile weapons tend to go together for many people. When I visit back to the States in the summer, I spend quite a bit of my time shooting my bp arms (both original and repro). I have most everything from matchlocks to black powder cartridge rifles.
T
Probably a spammer (we shall see)
I am currently working on putting together curricula for different subjects, which I plan to eventually offer online, including the following:
Korean traditional archery (practical/instructional)
Horn bow crafting
Bamboo arrow crafting
The last two I hope to enlist a Korean horn bowyer and fletcher. As my horn bow video bowyer has been paralyzed for the past dozen years, I will need to find another, but I believe I can interest my fletcher friend into reprising his role from the bamboo arrow video. The traditional archery course would be something I teach myself.
I would like to get others' input as I prepare the curriculum for each. What are important subjects/steps that you would really like covered in these courses?
That's the fiber/carbon laminate.
Olivier--many Korean bows have what I long ago termed a "Korean tiller", tilting slightly toward the arrow side. If the string lowers back squarely onto the string bridge (and not off to the side), your bow is probably just fine.
Sorry I haven't been on here, as I've been to the festival. There are still things going on tomorrow, but it's pretty much winding down. In any case, here is their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ychongbo
Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to mention that I rarely check the e-mail listed (info@koreanarchery.org). If you need to contact me, first try the private message system.
Thomas
A great opportunity to learn more about Korean archery, and to meet again Bluelake himself, How could I resist?
For me, too, Raph! 
I finally got a chance to take it outside and shoot it. The cast seems to be quite a bit more than my early model (probably a dozen years ago) SMG bamboo belly bow.
thanks for the links! Those Mariner bows look very interesting, a takedown asiatic bow, awesome! I think I'll definitely be getting one of those later on. For now though I think I need to get more info on the Hwarangs. They look like what I'm looking for. What is Mr. Thomas Duvernay's screen name? I'm guessing Bluelake, but I don't want to assume...
Yup, that's me 
The SMG can be ordered here from Mr. Thomas Duvernay (the chief moderator) www.koreanarchery.org/classic/hwarangbow.html Look at these Chinese types also ................. www.cinnabarbow.com/marinerbows/index.html Another bow, which I think would be one to consider, is the Kaya Windfighter.
Will
Actually, I sell YMG...
It is an archery business run by Mr. Gwon Oh-jeong, who is of the Andong Gwon family, which has a long history of bowyers.
In the middle of October, a new world archery festival will be held in Yecheon (Gyeongsangbukdo), arguably the heart of archery in South Korea. It will be for both Olympic and traditional styles. For the traditional side, we will have several important international archers involved, as both presenters and organizers. Things are still getting organized, but I wanted to give people a heads-up so that they can mark their calendars. Please plan on joining! I'll be giving more information soon.
Hi Thomas,
thank you very much for the quick response! I am relieved to hear I'm not doing it all wrong. Archer's paradox and deflection don't seem to be a problem for me at the moment. Learning how to grip and turn the bow correctly was an epiphany. Since then, my arrows fly quite straight most of the time - and I spend a lot less money on them because the cheapest work just fine. The KTB makes practice easy: If the arrow touches the bow, it makes a noise and doesn't fly straight, so I know immediately if it was a good or a bad shot.In addition to the rotation of the bow grip, I push it forward away from me to avoid the bow arm falling down or moving to the side. I try doing this straight so the force on upper and lower limb is equal. Do I understand you right one should push the lower part of the handle more? Does this mean the lower tip of the bow points a bit forward after the shot? I thought that the bow should be vertical after the shot or with the upper limb tilted a bit forward. I'm curious how a correct follow-through should look, especially after a straight shot at a very short distance (5-10m). My current attempt is portrayed in the attachment.
Do you personally use a different form or anchor point for very short distances? Imagine a small target 5-10m away, on the ground. Isn't it difficult to bend that much down and forward with the korean archery "standard" long draw and arrow pointing upward?
Anna
Anna,
Sorry I didn't reply sooner, but life has been a little busy of late...
Regarding your questions--Yes, we put the power into the lower part of the handle, but you shouldn't be pushing the lower limb forward any.
Whether shooting long distance or short distance, my form and anchor remain the same. I don't personally find it difficult to do.
T
What Mule said... As long as you don't embroider on mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon), most anything goes
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