Looking Out for an Adrenaline-inducing Hobby? Go Axe Throwing!

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Looking Out for an Adrenaline-inducing Hobby? Go
Axe Throwing!
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Axe throwing is regarded as a recreational
activity that invites people who love extreme
sports and wish to release rage by hurling their
axes on a wooden log. Want to know more?
Continue reading this article! Evolution of the
axe Axes are one of the oldest tools used by men
and has become quite a sports favorite lately,
that are common in bars and recreational
facilities. This is considered as an active
entertainment to invite your friends and family
for an axe throwing dare where you need to hit
the bullseye using an axe to score points. It
is an ideal sport for any occasion like the
bachelorette, birthday parties, corporate team
building or a date night. Yes, you heard it
right!
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• Mythology associated with axes
• Traditionally, stone axes were known as
  thunderbolts and widely used to guard buildings
  against lightning, and mystically believed that
  lightning would never strike the same place
  twice.
• The steel axes were placed in crop fields with
  the cutting edge pointing towards the sky
  believing that it would protect the crops from
  bad weather.
• A standing axe buried inside the sill plate of
  the house kept away witches.
• An axe placed under the bed signified male
  offspring.
• It all started in the early days of America
  wherein Native Americans used a tomahawk, as it
  was their valuable hand-to-hand weapon and thats
  the reason they did not throw it in battle.
  Later, they started with tournaments where
  several people used to gather for axe throwing
  tournaments and trading. The tradition continues
  with tonnes of indoor axe throwing companies
  booming in Canada and the U.S. There are
  professional tournaments and leagues too.

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If you are a beginner and planning to give it a
go, then you ought to read these tips. Guide to
choosing the perfect throwing axe If you are
in love with the axe throwing sounds and the
rusty looking warehouse and have been dreaming
about your wooden target frequently, then you can
participate in professional tournaments
too. Whatever type or style of hatchet you
choose, make sure it falls under the
organizations specifications. Choose the one
that gives you a feeling of ownership and works
best for your throwing mechanics.
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• A Standard Hatchet
• World Axe Throwing League (WATL)
• Requirements
• Axe Weight Maximum up to 2 Lbs
• Handle Wood, plastic or steel
• Length 12 inches (at least)
• Blade length 4.75 inches (approx.)
• Make sure that you are thorough with the WATL
  rules. They allow you to choose a different style
  of axe with a handle made from any material.

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• If you are a beginner and planning to give it a
  go, then you ought to read these tips.
• There are two major ways of axe throwing
• Two-handed over the head
• One-handed over the shoulder
• 1) Two-handed over the head
• Take your position by placing one foot behind the
  starting line.
• Chalk your hands (for better control) before you
  firmly hold the axe at the bottom of the handle.
• Grip the axe with one hand and the other one over
  it.
• Take a step forward as you lift the axe over the
  head and hit the target like throwing a soccer
  ball.
• Make sure you keep your body and arms in the same
  direction along with your eyes glued to your
  target.

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• 2) One-handed over the shoulder
• Start by placing one foot behind the line.
• Place the axe beside your leg.
• Step forward while lifting the axe over your
  shoulders.
• Keep your arms and body in the same motion as you
  release the axe before throwing it to the target.
• Axe Whopping, an indoor axe throwing company in
  Denver is an excellent choice to get your friends
  together and take part in weekly leagues and
  experience this unique sport. Walk-in for a visit
  to our venue and you will surely fall in love
  with axe throwing. Visit us now!

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