Asian Traditional Archery Research Network (ATARN)
Stephen Selby
The Asian Traditional Archery Research Network provides for mutual friendly
exchange and support among the different archery traditions of Asia, and to
widen appreciation worldwide of the different archery traditions of Asia.
The archery traditions of Asia (for example those of Mongolia, China, Korea,
Tibet and Japan) have at one time or another enjoyed cross-fertilization and
exchange of techniques (albeit sometimes on the battlefield.) Now some of
these great traditions have disappeared, while others flourish, but in
isolation.
The archery traditions of Asia are rich in folklore, history, artistic
expression, philosophy, technique, science and technology. Some, however,
are in danger. In some Asian regions, the influence of western materialistic
culture threatens to cause a loss of interest among potential new exponents.
Sometimes, it is the craft of the bow and arrow makers which is under threat
because of the dying-out of skills or the disappearance of sources of
traditional materials.
Activities
The network carries out the following activities -
Historical, folkloric, artistic, technical or military research on
traditional Asian archery forms, with particular emphasis on
publishing articles and research papers;
editing and keeping in print rare or ancient classical works relating to
important aspects of Asian archery traditions;
collating a bibliography of materials and index of anthropological or
archaeological collections to assist in research on Asian traditional
archery;
monitoring sources of materials required for the manufacture of traditional
archery products;
holding meetings for discussion, exposition or exchange concerning the
archery traditions of Asia;
soliciting funding to support the activities of the Network;
making representations to Governments and international organisation on any
issues which might prejudice the maintenance or development of national or
local archery traditions.
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