This guy is the best source out here I think, for straightforward no foolishness advice for the recurve archers who would rather shoot arrows than spend money.

I REALLY like your attitude. No ego, nothing to prove, no demands.....excellent. Thank you.

I constantly battle with 'what works for me vs. what is historically correct.'

There's a tendency to believe that centuries-old texts are irrefutable, but these same texts were merely an evolution of what came before them. And when we stop evolving, we stop learning.

Very interesting with two fingers on either side on the thumb release. Also from health POV, its less wear on the joints.
Also great to promote to move from "right", and "wrong" and more to solution oriented thinking. Do what works, keep an open mind and try new things. All power to you Armin. All the best! Greetings from Sweden!

I’ve finally found the answer to a question that has been bugging me for a while now, “Does a certain type of bow have to be shot in a certain type of way?”. Now I know that it doesn’t matter the bow, it matters only what is comfortable and works for the archer! Thank you yet again for a very comprehensive video that was enjoyable to watch.

I has just decided to not shoot after work today, as it is brutally cold, but now I have to go try some new draw techniques. Hurray for motivation.

I think there was a lesson about life as well as archery in there. Great work, Armin!

Gosh, you have made me want to experiment in traditional bow even more 😆

Outstanding. Thank you. I will definitely try this style. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

I just found your channel last night. I really appreciate that you share all these different ideas and techniques regardless of historical fact or accuracy.
I’ve been building my own longbows and am going to try the two fingers on my latest build to reduce fatigue. It’s 70 pounds at 28 inches and I have a 32 inch draw.
Thank you for sharing!!!
Cheers 🍻 from Canada 🇨🇦

There's no  end to learning. Thank you

10:09 this is why I love the way you think and teach! Open minded/willing to learn!

Man I loved this video. He’s super chill and obviously confident in his skill. Such a change from so many people who are militant about having to shoot a certain way!

It sounds like you saw the same vid on the Persian archers as I did just this last week. I found it pretty interesting and you gotta recognize that the idea is based on the historical artifacts. In reference to your different draw methods, while I'm learning that different cultures had certain archery techniques that were widely accepted in that culture but the fact that humans are so unique, I think it's highly likely that within whatever group you might talk about, there were individuals who found alternative ways of doing things that they found easier and what was more comfortable for their own bodies... Just as you say with your own archery, I think countless archers over millennia were doing things their own way even if it wasn't something taught by their peers. If it works for you you'll do it rather than using the 'standard' method that you hate doing, lol. Having been a soldier myself, I can testify to the fact that soldiers will find a 'better way' to do something on their own and they are quite happy to share techniques with their brothers especially if they feel that it will give them an edge against the enemy.

Unreal, the twin finger over string an thumb works perfect on self nocked arrows and offers relief for Our poor old index finger too.
Great show, awesomeness, loving My Archery Addiction so much lately, Beauty Armi.

I used to do thumb draw but an injury has had me switch to Mediterranean recently. I wanted to keep shooting on the right side of the bow however and have had a lot of trouble trying to get it to work. This technique solved it for me, thank you!

I think your mention of historically correct is interesting because I can easily imagine archers of the past just doing what worked. Obviously when they were first taught theyd likely start from whatever the official way as determined by that teacher but you might find yourself tweaking it to suit you. Art often shows a fair variety of techniques like which side of the bow to position the arrow and Ive heard some say thats artistic liberty. Id argue that maybe instead of adding variety the artists may be reducing it. Every slight variation in ways the human hand can reasonably grip an arrow is pointless especially when hands are so difficult to get looking good. Besides if those purists really were trying to be historical then theyd probably use those incredibly high draw weight bows that require you to use practically every muscle you have. I firmly believe that most techniques that feel reasonable will work with practice and should only be avoided if you might hurt yourself, those around you or your bow. Extremely long winded way of saying I appreciate the ways you look at these "traditional" techniques and give alternative variations

There's an old saying in ancient Chinese. Probably can be translated as "There is no better technique, just a stronger person." It's like, Shawn Marion is much better a basketball player than most of the people on this planet, but I won't learn his posture of shooting a basketball... No matter how you do it, only if it's the best way that suites you. Appreciate your sharing. Jia yo!

Of course "what works for you" should be the deciding factor.  BUt I would LOVE for you to have a summary post of 'advantage' of different draw techniques based on type of bow, draw weight, arrow weight, foot v horseback, etc.    There must be some basic conclusions you can reach that would be very interesting.  AND, this is not just theoretical -- because I don't have companies sending me whichever bow or arrow weight I want these kinds of 'experiments' can be very expensive.  It would be great to eliminate some of them by using your guidelines.  Thanks for your posts.

😁The video is very beautiful, elegant and educational, thank you for the beautiful clip