If you read the recent Q&A I did with the new IATF commissioner, you know new, helpful technology is a big focus for the federation going forward. While the commish was a bit tight lipped about exactly what the new…
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“Nobody Knows about axe throwing” says man who treats sport like a secret second family
Urban Axe Throwing, a sport fraught with stagnant growth and venue closures over the years, often finds itself as the spare tire in the vehicle that is recognized competitive sport. When asked why that might be, local axe thrower Jimothy…
The Huck Dynasty Grows
Boutheina and Rob (and Maya, if we’re looking at the whole picture) are some of the most well known, well-loved people in axe throwing. They’ve shaped the sport’s community and competition in ways that few others can claim. So it…
Urban Open 2026 is almost here. I feel weird about it.
Urban Open is, I think, my favorite event of the axe throwing calendar. Outside of maybe the U.S. Champs? Truthfully I think the two swap places for number 1 and number 2, with Choptober taking up the next spot down.…
My Big IATC Plans and Schemes
With IATC 2026 a mere month away, I’ve decided to really buckle down and prepare for my third trip to Hogtown. You may be thinking I’m in the same boat, Badger! I’ve been practicing my big axe and my Premier…
About the IATC Jersey Thing
Update: After this post published, the IATF reversed the decision to require jerseys this year. You can read their statement here. I kinda waffled on writing anything about this IATC jersey topic. For one, the way it blew up on…
a new custom axe throwing product!
The IATF isn’t the only multi-national organization that can come out with premium products for this goofy sport. Point in fact, I think we here at Axe Badger HQ are uniquely positioned to make a custom axe throwing product for…
I could use some help
If you’ve been any sort of reader of this site, you know that I’m not some independently-wealthy, landed gentry. No, I’m just a writer who, like most of us, needs to consider how buying classic or deluxe Kraft Mac N’…
The Axe Badger is dead. Long live The Axe Badger.
Well. Listen. Look and listen. The Axe Badger is dead. I don’t want to go too much into the detail of it, but The Axe Badger was…struggling. I couldn’t afford the price of hosting, nor of the website itself. Point…
IATF to announce new safety equipment requirement for 2026.
In an attempt to draw sponsorship from larger sports brands and legitimize the sport in the eyes of the public, the IATF is considering a number of new, required safety protocols and equipment for 2026. An anonymous IATF insider shared…