The 2720 Dynamic Archery Competition--Description and Rules

 

The 2720 Dynamic Archery Competition is the foundational performance test of the Dynamic Archery Martial Art.  It closely models the evaluation system developed by Kassai Lajos for testing and grading equestrian archers, but without the horse element. It measures the archer’s ability to deliver accurate shots under time pressure and variable orientation to the target.  The points framework and associated martial arts grading system also models the Original Kassai System (OKS). 

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In the competition, the archer engages the standard 90 cm OKS target (three concentric zones scored 4, 3, 2) at a distance of 27 meters over a period of 20 seconds, for 9 scored rounds. There is no limit to the number of arrows that may be shot during each 20 second round.   

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Shooting must be executed through the three foundational stance orientations of Dynamic Archery which are forward shots (first three rounds), side shots (second three rounds), and backwards shots (last three rounds).  During the forward and backwards engagement, the archers lower body must be oriented a minimum of 45 degrees towards or away from the side shot positions, respectively, and in the the side shot position the feet are pointing approximately perpendicular to the target at shoulder width apart.  

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During official competition, three practice rounds with arrows and timing are allowed, and stance position for these rounds is the choice of the archer.

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Timing is based on any timing device that counts down from 20 seconds and provides an adequate audible signal of time ending.  The timer is operated by a competition judge who is a WFEA Dynamic Archery Instructor, a WFEA Equestrian Archery International Instructor, or a person appointed by one of these officials.  The first shot may be nocked at the signal of the judge, or anytime after, but the first arrow must not be released prior to the command of the judge.  The judge will count down the start of the timing for 5 seconds prior to timing commencement.  The final arrow may be released slightly after the end of the timed round if the archer was in the process of swiftly drawing and immediately releasing the arrow.  The judge shall allow the last arrow to count if the release is deemed to be clearly within two seconds after the timer signal.  At their discretion, the judge will discredit the entire round in the event the last arrow is deemed to be released too late.  Etiquette is for the archer to respect the time pressure diligently, and for safe and professional behaviour at the shooting line.

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Scoring is based on the total number of arrow points combined in the 9 scoring rounds.  Results reflect the archer’s ability to deliver the maximum number of effective shots within the allotted time, a direct reflection of integrating speed, accuracy, coordination, and presence.

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Through this trial the archer demonstrates readiness to advance—and the capacity to carry these skills into more complex and demanding forms, including possibly equestrian archery.

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Archers are invited to try a practice 2720 Competition at your home, school, or club, and to submit unofficial results here during our preliminary development period running throughout 2026.  You are also invited to provide feedback of any nature about your experience.  By submitting the form via this link, your results will be immediately entered into the Rankings list below.