The Kyudojo allowed the introduction of Japanese traditions and philosophical approaches to Colorado and the United States. Kyudo is a form of archer rooted in Zen Buddhism that focuses on bettering the self through meditative practice instead of athletic technique. Kanjuro Shibata XX was the twentieth in the Shibata lineage. This lineage has served as the Sensei (meaning teacher of Japanese arts) of Kyudo in Japan and as the official bow maker for the Japanese Emperor. Furthermore, the practice hall for Kyudo, known as the Kyudojo, is designed using Japanese stylistic elements.