Archery is more than just a skill—it is a philosophy of mind, body, and soul. My passion for this ancient art began in September 2022, right after the Colibri Spirit Festival in Arillas. Outside Inas Café, I met Klemmens Smelther, an experienced archery teacher who would soon become both my mentor and a close friend. He invited me to assist him at Ouranos Club, where he held his archery retreat.

 

Amidst the serene olive groves, I helped set up bows, arrows, targets, and a medieval-style shelter tent, preparing the space for participants. Immersed in this environment, I experienced archery not just as a physical discipline but as a path to focus, patience, and inner balance. I was captivated.

 

Driven by this passion, I followed Klemmens to Germany, where I became involved with his Robin Hood Bogenzeit archery club in Paderborn. There, I helped manage the club and guided my first courses, introducing company teams to archery as part of their birthday celebrations and team-building events. I also met skilled archers in training and became part of the Pardenbow and Friebow fair trade event teams, deepening my experience.

 

In addition, I visited schools and clinics, learning how archery could be integrated as a mindfulness practice. I saw firsthand how it helped children develop focus, confidence, and coordination—reinforcing my belief in the power of archery beyond sport.

 

Through hands-on experience and intensive training, I became a certified archery instructor. Now, I independently offer private lessons, festival workshops, and corporate training sessions, sharing the transformative power of archery with others.