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Archery news, stories and information from the UK and across the world. UK subscription from £26 for a year (nine issues). Find us in all good newsagents, or online at https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-magazines/6936389/bow-international-magazine-subscription.thtml

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12/05/2026

Issue 196: Mental Game Special. Long time in the making, this issue aims to help you become the best you can be. Richard Priestman talks about mental toughness in the '80s, sharing a wealth of knowledge, tips and resources. Duncan Busby talks about the importance of early mental game development in young archers. We share thoughts on how to address target panic and investigate the motor science behind tactile trigger techniques in elite archers, focussing on barebow sears. J.C. Holgado tackles attention and over-aiming in recurve, looking at their impact, diagnosis and resolution. Psychologist Dr Karl addresses the underrated skill of mindfulness, answering your questions. There is a lot for the equipment fans: Sophie Meering selects mind-ease gear to help eliminate unnecessary stress; Adam Miller explores the possibilities of 3D printing for archery; Felicity May reviews the new premium sight by Shibuya. We also share the latest exciting equipment releases by GGILLO Gold Medal MMK Korea Archeryand LLast Chance Archery
Master self, stay undefeated!

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17/04/2026

Issue 195: Outdoor Special. This issue covers the return to the great outdoors, with extra attention to the arrow. We lead with gear and stats from the Vegas Shoot by Duncan Busby. Para coach MJ Rogers shares expert tips on working with wheelchair users. J.C. Holgado, a world-level coach, provides a masterclass on the outdoor season transition to help you claim PBs with greater confidence. Dr. James Park discusses the physics of arrow point weight, Adam Miller preps your arrows for a rebuild, Felicity May examines three of Easton Archery flagship elite arrow shafts, and we source essential, sustainable, and durable traditional arrow-making supplies. Psychologist Dr. Karl explores the "bad loser" mentality and how it can be fixed. We speak to MK Korea Archery, the truly "Made in Korea" brand, and review the Fivics Archery Tenfix tab. Historian Jan H. Sachers gives his take on the history of the Islamic archery tradition. Have many golds this outdoor season!

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09/03/2026

Issue 194: Technique Special. This issue is dedicated to demystifying the most common technique myths. World's best coaches tackle your questions in depth. J.C. Holgado answers everything from whether to shoot with both eyes open to the differences between "linear" and "angular" draw styles and the true meaning of back tension. Richard Priestman explores expansion in recurve archery, while Duncan Busby shares his expertise on head position for compound archers. Para coach M.J. Rogers discusses the use of mouth tabs, and psychologist Dr. Karl explains mental visualisation. Dr. James Park explores how technique impacts bow tuning, and Sophie Meering presents ten essential, tried-and-tested pieces of equipment to aid technical training. Lucy O'Sullivan shares gym strategies to maintain progress during technical phases, and Felicity May weighs the pros and cons of online learning. Andrew Smith looks at the needs of archers over 50, and Joe Parker concludes his two-part series on Kyudo with a technical focus. Happy shooting!

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02/02/2026

Issue 193: Ultimate Gear Special. Traditionally we start off the new year with the show highlights. Sophie Meering puts together a selection of affordable user-friendly recurve gear. Duncan Busby shares a feature on things every compound archer should know: a step-by-step guide on D-Look and peep sight fixes with minimal equipment. We bring a feature on how and what to choose for a pre-teen interested in traditional archery. Felicity May shares 5 indoor tournament success tips and tells you how to take care of your sight. J.C. Holgado gives a world-class bow arm technique masterclass, as Psychologist Dr Karl explains why mistakes are not the end of the world. We speak to key men behind the JVD Open, bring a feature on WIAWIS, looking at how they revolutionised archery equipment, and keep you up to date with the latest news from the world of archery. Joe Parker investigates how the Western perspective on the Japanese kyudo was shaped. Get your motor running!
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03/12/2025

Issue 192: Xmas Special. We start off with an exclusive report from Ulsan, Korea where the historic first Traditional Archery World Cup took place. Bow rounds up 2025 by selecting the standout athletes and gear of the year, followed up by a selection of features to guide you over the winter months: 7 pro tips on how to shoot in coldest weather by Sophie Meering, in-season training with Lucy O’Sullivan, and a masterclass in technique on recurve anchor by Juan Carlos Holgado. Andrew Smith concludes the Bow’s Buyer’s Guide with advice to the beginner looking to shoot compound. We look at how to treat archery calluses. Psychologist Dr Karl advises on how to combat negative self-talk, and historian Jan Sachers highlights four men instrumental in reviving traditional archery in the 20th century. As ever, we feature the latest gear releases, in this issue focussing on Last Chance Archery and WIAWIS Archery, and bring you the latest news from the indoor circuit. To complement your 2026 Bow Wall planners, Duncan Busby has put together an inclusive international archery tournament guide. Stay Warm!

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27/10/2025

Issue 191: Annual Gift Guide. This issue is colourful! Our staff pick gift ideas for recurve, compound and barebow based on their favourite and unique colour options, anything from “rust juice lava” to “twisted green”– you are bound to hear of a colour you don’t know to match your gear! To supplement the gear theme we prepare you for the indoor season with a checklist of suggestions to help you transition from the outdoors. We continue with the Behind Bow series where we look at those who write for the magazine, and we summarise the Nanjing Finals, and the European 3D & Field. Psychologist Dr Karl answers your questions about fear of failure, Dr James Park presents his unique cam timing method, and Alex Tyler reports directly from the NFAS championships in Wakefield. We chat to the bowmaker from Rossing Archery about his passion for Traditional ILF risers, reveal the latest Last Chance Archery makeover, and share exciting figures and stats for the 2026 Lancaster Archery Classic. Nothing greyscale about the indoors!

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24/09/2025

Issue 190: Bow turns 30! Thank you for choosing us - we write for you! In this Issue we celebrate Bow International and our contributors with exclusive features exploring our history and the people behind the pages. World-renowned coach Juan Carlos Holgado brings his expert knowledge to the issue of string alignment. Duncan Busby offers advice on what to do when you are stuck in a rut. We talk to Chris Wells about the backstage logistics of World Archery broadcasting, the use of AI and other technology, and the revolution in the viewer’s experience. Psychologist Dr Karl explores the question, is perfectionism in sports a good or a bad thing? – and answers some of your questions. Felicity May summarises the 2025 Hyundai World Cup outdoor season, and predicts the winners and highlights likely outsiders for the Nanjing Finals. Sophie Meering reports from the AGB Tour Finals, Andrew Smith brings you the second instalment of the Bow’s Buyer’s Guide for barebow beginners, and John Stanley looks at the enduring image of an archer at full draw.
Join us in our celebrations!

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06/08/2025

Issue 189: World Cup Round-up. We tally up the numbers for the 2025 season, look at the most iconic venues to host the World Cup, have an exclusive interview with Ella Gibson. Gear fans will be treated to a feature on top footwear for target and field archery and we pick our favourite arrow tuning and building gadgets. Duncan Busby offers a comprehensive guide on compound arrow rest types, whilst Andrew Smith starts a new beginner Buyer’s Guide series, starting with recurve ILF. Dr James Park shares his views on the arrow mass vs F.O.C. debate and psychologist Dr Karl responds to your questions on relaxation techniques. There is an intriguing interview with a German bowmaker, Jürgen Junkmanns by Matthias Wlitschko, and a fascinating historical feature on the function of archery of the nomadic Turks. Plus, we pose readers’ questions to Greg Easton, 2025 WA presidential candidate, and do a short feature on the mastermind behind the W&W and WIAWIS – Park Kyung Rae. Buckle up – there is a lot to read!

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01/07/2025

Issue 188: Traditional Special. We report from the Conquest Cup in Türkiye and 2025 NFAS Champs in Thoresby Estate, explore the appeal of the Bodnik style of field archery and examine the renewed interest in the Traditional ILF takedown risers. Our fitness expert Lucy O’Sullivan tells you how to train for warbows, and Adam Miller tackles string waxing and basic shooting glove selection. An exciting history feature tells the tale of how the history of archery in Europe was pushed back by 40 000 years thanks to the work of archaeological researchers in France’s Mandrin cave. John Stanley delves into the history of the archery treasure he purchased at auction; Rob Jones shares his valuable advice on course-laying for mixed class competitions and how to overcome the common challenges. There is more: latest news, breathing in sports, plunger button tuning, Korean bow anatomy terminology – something for everyone!
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22/05/2025

Issue 187: Ultimate Gear. We look at gear selection to take your compound scores to the max and put together a long-lasting beginner-intermediate recurve kit. We take a deeper look at the technology and features behind the latest products: Last Chance Archery's draw board 2.0 and bow holder, and WIAWIS Archery MXT-XT limbs. We compare the most popular video analysis mobile apps (Dartfish, OnForm, CoachNow), as Alex Tyler looks at self-expression in field archery. We are happy to announce a new and excellent sports psychology columnist, Dr Karl, who starts by answering your questions on performance anxiety, and we have an intriguing interview with the historic quiver leather craftsman Rob Morton from The Flying Hun - Archery and Leather in Texas. Sophie Meering travels to her first international target tournament and explores eye blinder uses, Dr James Park talks riser length selection, and we hear from the world’s top experts on compound inclusion in LA28 Games. There is recurve tuning, news reports and more to educate and inspire.

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