The Bow Shoulder

Justin explains the bow shoulder technique he uses to shoot a 118# bow. Proper bow shoulder technique is essential for Gao Ying’s Ming Chinese military archery (and any heavy bow variant of traditional archery). This video concisely describes how to settle the bow shoulder, as well as addressing common misconceptions. Verification of 118# bow: Relevant article: “Beyond Strength: Why Technique Matters for Using Thumb Draw to Shoot Asiatic War Bows“ (