Why does your bow look weird? Why do you hold the bow so low down? Why is your bow shaped like that?弓が上下非対称なのはなぜ？ Let's talk about the yumi: the Japanese asymmetrical bow. Why is it shaped like that? Why is it asymmetric? There are many theories about why the yumi is that asymetric shape. The truth is it's a bit of a mystery. 📌Better clearance?弓が邪魔にならないため？ Historically the yumi was used by samurai on horseback (Heian Period) and in a crouched/kneeling position and the shorter lower limb provide