Kyudo Archery Club
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2026 Slogan: Men's and Women's Championship Winners
The headquarters, which is celebrating its 56th anniversary this year, has the following record of past victories.
Boys
Four-time winner of the Rookie Tournament, two-time winner of the All-Kansai Tournament, three-time winner of the National Selection Tournament, five-time winner of the Archery Excellence Award, two-time winner of the All-Japan Tournament, three-time winner of the Archery Excellence Award, one-time winner of the League Division I Tournament, four appearances at the National Championships, and one victory.
Girls
Rookie Tournament Champions: 12 times, All-Kansai Tournament Champions: 3 times, Selection Tournament Champions: 4 times, Archery Excellence Award: 2 times, All-Japan Tournament Champions: 6 times, Archery Excellence Award: 1 time, League Tournament Division I Champions: 10 times, National Championship Participants: 15 times, Champions: 5 times
J. F. Oberlin University Kyudo Club
In 1970, Makoto Yamazaki, then a second-year student, founded the Kyudo (Japanese archery) club. Yoshiyasu Yoshida, the founder of the nationally renowned Seihō-ryū school of Kyudo, accepted the position of instructor, and Professor Soma, upon seeing the poster announcing the club's founding, offered to become its president. Things progressed rapidly, and the club headquarters was established.
One of the reasons why this relatively young dojo has achieved such good results is the presence of Master Yoshihiko Ishiyama.
Master Ishiyama is also a graduate of the headquarters and has achieved numerous accomplishments from his student days to the present. The opportunity to practice archery and learn under his guidance every day is something that other universities do not offer, and it is something that Obirin University can be proud of.
Athlete Voice
FY2026
If you approach things with humility, the results will naturally follow.
Captain of the Kyudo Club
Nobuki Takahashi, College of Arts and Sciences, 4th year
Do what needs to be done calmly and steadily. Transform pressure into strength.
Kyudo Club
Rian Sato, College of Health and Welfare, 1st year
Donation to the Sports Promotion Fund
Sports Promotion Fund
The students continue their tireless efforts today, striving to overcome the next obstacle.
Going forward, we will continue to work towards further strengthening and improving each club, and contribute to raising the overall level of athletics.
We sincerely request your active support for the "Sports Promotion Fund."
