Learn the proper technique – and you’ll be splitting targets in no time!
Everyone – regardless of ability - can learn to throw an axe with accuracy in a very short time. Follow these simple instructions to discover how much fun it is to watch your axe split the target every time!
Step 1. Stance
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Ensure your shoulders are square to the target. Now you’re ready to throw!
Step 2. Grip
Grab the axe with your dominant hand and the blade facing away from you. For a double handed throw (advisable to start), cup your other hand over your dominant hand.
Step 3. Motion
Reach back with the axe over your head and step forward with your non-dominant foot. i.e. If you’re right handed – you’ll step forward with your left foot.
Step 4. Release
Release the axe as if you are aiming a foot above the bullseye. The weight of the axe will bring it down to the target.
PRO TIP: after you release, finish by pointing at the bullseye; you'll have a better chance of hitting it!
Step 5. Stick It!
The axe should rotate once over and stick in the target. Sometimes it doesn't. It happens to the best of us. Lean on our friendly, helpful coaches for adjustments to fine tune your throwing motion and improve your results.
Nobody is entirely sure where he’s from, outside of the fact that it was in the backwoods near your local Lumberjaxe location
Jaxe isn’t a hipster, he doesn’t have a beard by choice, he was born this way. Rough and tumble on the outside but warm and friendly on the inside. His legacy is his guests success.
When throwers leave with a smile on their face and a need to share the love of axe throwing in their hearts, he can rest his head with pride.
JILL
The next generation of lumberjaxe in the family, Jill won’t take second place to anybody in terms of axe throwing prowess. Including her dad, Jaxe.
Jill grew up at her father’s side, felling trees before she could walk, and while she’s learned most of what she knows from her father, she’s proof positive that the ladies won’t take a back seat to any man in terms of hitting that bullseye. Jill is proof positive that you can’t judge a book by its cover and Lumberjaxe is for anyone, no matter their size, shape, gender, or physical ability.
How fun! Throwing axes with friends for a couple of hours and having a cool draft on a warm spring day was Ideal.
The staff was great, showing us best practices and tips to help us land the axe on the board. Must do for a fun and active day. Great for arms and core workouts.
Sean R Reid
March 13, 2019
Fantastic place!!
The atmosphere is very laid back, the instructors are great, and the beer is local! What more could you ask for??
We're looking forward to coming back soon!
Holly Berejikian
April 7, 2019
Our group of 4 had the absolute best time! We went from unskilled to comfortable actually aiming and hitting our marks in just one hour! It's not cheap, but the experience is unlike any other in town.Go do it. You don't have to be young and strong, either. The youngest in our group is 48.
We will be back!
Kim Tong
March 30, 2019
How fun! Throwing axes with friends for a couple of hours and having a cool draft on a warm spring day was Ideal.
The staff was great, showing us best practices and tips to help us land the axe on the board. Must do for a fun and active day. Great for arms and core workouts.
Sean R Reid
March 13, 2019
Fantastic place!!
The atmosphere is very laid back, the instructors are great, and the beer is local! What more could you ask for??
We're looking forward to coming back soon!
Holly Berejikian
April 7, 2019
Our group of 4 had the absolute best time! We went from unskilled to comfortable actually aiming and hitting our marks in just one hour! It's not cheap, but the experience is unlike any other in town.Go do it. You don't have to be young and strong, either. The youngest in our group is 48.
We will be back!
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