One of the big pluses of archery is that you can shoot in your backyard, even if you live in the city. With a little planning you can build a safe backyard range in an small area. The first requirement is the right bow. There are a few other specialized styles around, such as the English-style longbow, but these are not for beginners or even intermediate archers. The recurve bow has been around for at least 50,000 years.
Many archers think of a recurve as a beginner's bow.
Nothing is further from the truth. Shooting a recurve bow well requires much more consistent practice than shooting a modern compound bow. Part of the reason lies in the bow's performance. When shooting a recurve, you lack the mechanical advantages a compound bow gives you. This means that as you hold the bow at full draw, you are trying to aim while maintaining the maximum pressure possible.