The way of samurai (warriors) was considered the way of kyuba (archery and equestrianism), and therefore, kyujutsu and bajutsu (Japanese horse-back technique) were the compulsory bugei (military arts) and the practical art for fighting in the battles.
武士の道は弓馬の道とされ弓術、馬術が武士の必須の武芸であり、合戦での戦闘のための技芸であった。