Arashi Peterson

Having been with us since the dojo first opened in 2016, Arashi is the Redwood Kyudojo O.G. member. Being a highly specialised kyudoka, she is very selective about which sessions she attends; do not be surprised if you see her observing you from afar.

Satoe Haile

Satoe Ishii Haile has been an active and valued member of Redwood Kyudojo since 2020. Satoe began practicing kyudo in high school in Japan. After a break of over 25 years to raise her three children, she has enthusiastically returned to the art and is now pursuing Ogasawara-ryu yabusame with the America-shibu members.

Chris Yao

They say the way to handle a tea ladle in Chado originates from the handling of arrows in Kyudo—so naturally, I had to give it a shot (literally). As a longtime tea practitioner, I discovered the same spirit in Kyudo: serene harmony, ephemeral sounds breaking the silence, and a deep reverence for nature. The difference? In Kyudo, when I make a mistake, I need a search party to find it.

Natalie Kingsleigh

Natalie Kingsleigh(She/Her), has been practicing Kyudo since the beginning of 2022. From her first practice, she quickly fell in love with the art and with the community of inclusion that is Redwood Kyudojo. For Natalie, the dojo has come to feel more like a second home.