引 き 取 り Stretch the Yumi

There are two different movements: The left arm pushes straight away from the shoulder, while the right arm retains its position. In the case of Te no uchi - 手 の 内 ("The Secret in the Hand"> Bow Handle), the contact point is the skin tissue between the thumb and forefinger, called Koko - 虎口 (tiger 's mouth) and the Yumi. The Te no uchi can also be compared with the clinging of a bird on a branch: The claws only hold as tight as necessary. Do not press the palm of your hand. The movement is continued softly and round, the right arm pulls the Tsuru in a large arc over the tip of the ear, with the origin of the force in the elbow and shoulders, but not in the wrist. The left arm pushes on, but does not stretch completely. When the move is complete, the Ya is at the level of your mouth. The ratio of the effort is about 70% pressure to 30% train. The left hand is horizontal, not upwards. The little finger of the left hand holds the yumi tight; the other fingers are relaxed. The grip of the right hand remains slightly turned inwards, on the one hand to hold back the Tsuru from the premature detachment, on the other hand to hold the Ya in position. The chin slightly withdrawn, with the right eye to the point of the target, but keep both eyes open. The point of the target is visible on the left side of the yumi and above the handle.

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