Under the umbrella of the Mamluk Academy, we do not merely practice a sport or an art; we keep the spirit of a thousand year old tradition alive. One of the most fundamental and emotional pillars of this tradition is undoubtedly the concept of “Khushdashiyya” (Hoşdaşlık), which literally means "a comrade raised under the discipline of the same master."

Life, much like an arrow released at a target during a moment of competition, is shaped by instantaneous decisions and our state of mind at those moments. Often, the greatest obstacle holding us back on this path is not a lack of talent, but our fears. So, is fear truly our obstacle, or is it a part of the road leading to courage?

Stringing and Unstringing the Bow In traditional asiatic archery, properly stringing the bow is a fundamental skill—both for the safety...