Cal was kind enough to take a bit of time with me after one of his father’s IATC matches. This was my second interview of the day and I was starting to feel my groove a little bit (and by…
Author: Badger
Tiny IATC Interview: The Heckler
The very first person I built up enough courage to interview was The Heckler, who throws out of Merrickville, Sydney. Point in fact, Heckler was the first person I threw against during round 2 (they easily beat me), and also…
Forget the Line. Focus the Arc.
I have a lot to say about IATC (well, at least one post that I’ll stretch out to three, because content is queen), but one of the most revelatory lessons I gained happened the day before I participated in Round…
Heckling and Axe Throwing: A Guide
Axe throwing and heckling goes together like beer and olives (inasmuch that you don’t think the two really need to go together, but have you had a beertini? delicious). But like all good things, there is a limit where fun…
Become an Axe Throwing Hero
Hero worship isn’t something I particularly subscribe to. Truth is, a hero is just someone who was in the right place, at the right time, and did the “right” thing. But I’m not against people making themselves into a different…
Listen Often, Apply Rarely: The Boon and Curse of Axe Throwing Advice.
When I started throwing axes, I was blown away by how quickly (and readily) more experienced throwers were willing to help me get better via axe throwing advice. I think my very first match, Trevor (yes, I remember) basically stopped…
What I Wish I Knew About Axe Throwing When I Started
Axe throwing is an easy-to-pick-up thing for most people. I had/have a little bit of difficulty from my complications a la cerebral palsy, but even so: I make it work, and I have fun. But there are a number of…
Marathon Axe Leagues & Experimentation: The Dream Combo
I’ve written A FEW TIMES about my feelings around the marathon axe league. The idea of cramming 5 or 7 weeks of throwing, plus a tourney, all in one day – I just. I mean. I really like pudding but…
Should there only be 1 option for hatchet/big axe in the sport?
One of the hallmarks of axe throwing across organizational bodies is the chance to throw whatever axe fits your throw/style/aesthetic best. Sure, there are limitations, but generally speaking, a thrower isn’t limited to just a single, standard model of axe.…
The Worst Feeling(s) In Axe Throwing.
Emotions: the one thing all of us have, and none of us fully understand. Much like imagining a hippopotamus putting on a pair of pants, the more you think about it, the more questions you’re left with. But if there’s…