On the other hand, makiwara are not only used for practice or for beginners, but require some archery techniques based on manners and enbu (military exercises), including makiwara-jarei (a way of ceremonial shooting to aim at a straw target).
一方で必ずしも練習用、初心者用に限ったものではなく、「巻藁射礼」等、作法に乗っ取った礼法、演武もある。