Kyujutsu (Civ3)/Civilopedia

Kyujutsu is the "Way of the Bow". It is a Japanese Martial Art in which practitioners study traditional techniques of Japanese archery.
In the past, the Japanese Bow was used during wars by warriors and knights but also for hunting, court ceremonies and contests of skill. During the 16th century, the Bow lost a some of its warlike meaning because of the use of firearms and thus became a traditional Martial Art practised under several forms and styles.