Total Archery: Inside the Archer , co-authored by legendary coach KiSik Lee and elite archer Tyler Benner, is widely considered the "Bible" of modern Olympic-style recurve archery. First published in 2009, this high-level instructional guide revolutionized the sport by breaking down the shot cycle into a precise, biomechanically engineered system. The Core Philosophy: Biomechanics and Repeatability
: Maintaining total command over both physical form and mental state. Total Archery: Inside the Archer
: Utilizing the body's natural axes of rotation (primarily the spine) to create linear movement of the arrow. The 28-Chapter Roadmap Total Archery: Inside the Archer , co-authored by
: Minimizing unnecessary muscle use to prevent fatigue. : Utilizing the body's natural axes of rotation
The book’s primary goal is to help archers move beyond mechanical movement to achieve "total immersion" in their technique. At its core, the system focuses on four fundamental concepts:
Unlike basic guides, Inside the Archer features 28 detailed chapters that provide a "student-eye view" of elite competition. Key technical elements covered include:
: Ensuring the shot cycle is a continuous, uninterrupted motion.