The Devil's in the Details

It all started a couple years ago when a friend bought Nick a kids bow and arrow set for his birthday as a gag. Despite the fact that the bow was more suited for a 7 year old, we all had fun that night and many nights since.

This past July Nicks brother bought him a shiny compound bow, arrows, release, target, wax and tips. Needless to say I've lost my husband to archery.

Yesterday my husband bought me my very own left handed compound bow with all the needed accessories. We've spent the last two days standing side by side shooting at the target and trying to best each other. It's great that the two of us have a hobby we both enjoy and can share.

I went to visit my brother today to get some advice and tips. Rene is an avid hunter and was huge into archery for a while. He was able to show me a few things regarding my posture and stance (Horse stance Khona! You should know this, horse stance!). Despite being absent from Kung Fu for over ten years he remembers that at least.

So, I start shooting more accurately, getting a bit cocky. I forget to mind the details. The bow reminds me, the string grazes my arm upon release and I have the most wicked looking welt along the length of my forearm. I yelp, my brother laughs at me. He had told me to relax that arm, after all.

What is the point? The details are what will make or break you. You need to pay attention to what your body is telling you before your body slaps you in the face and says enough. Heel out, toes down, hips square, shoulders relaxed, all of it is important. I had tightened my grip, it turned my arm in, the string found its own target. Simple. Details details details.

Oh, and yes. Those are my arrows you're looking at. *Polishes nails on shirt*