Marianne Denise Rueda is from Asuncion, Paraguay, and has been training for over 7  years, during which time she has experienced Kyudo practice in South America, Europe, and Japan.

Marianne holds the rank of 2-Dan in Kyudo and currently helps to develop the art in Paraguay. 

In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about discovering Kyudo and the values that complement her studies. We talk about the various Kyudo practitioners that have meaningful influences on her practice, and the responsibilities of developing and promoting this art in South America.