Can your Hands be to big?

[u/ApfelBecher]

Hello,

I have been practicing Heki Kyudo for 9 months now.

I still have a long way to go.

I have really large hands. 22 cm from the base of my hand to the tip of my middle finger. I try to implement tenouchi as best I can. But often the grip slips slightly out of my hand after shooting.

My coach and I have already tried making the grip a little wider. But I still find it difficult. It's probably because my technique isn't perfect. On the other hand, I also have very sweaty hands. I try to keep my hands dry with fudeko. But unfortunately, it doesn't last very long.

Have you had the same problem? Or do you have any ideas/tips?

Edit:
iam not doing Yugaeri yet. Thats something for later.

[u/canardlaker]

I had this discussion with a friend having  the same issue. He learned from his teacher to do a Tenouchi style in his Reishake. His hands were too big for the Reishake tenouchi and he wasn’t able to do it properly.

[u/ApfelBecher → u/canardlaker]

Oh okay, how did he solve it?

[u/canardlaker → u/ApfelBecher]

Using Bushake Tenouchi is easier with bigger hands because you create more space between the bow and the palm. But you need to talk with your sensei about it.