Tag Archives: axethrowing

September 1, 2023

Labor Day Weekend – Open at the Agawam Axe House

🪓 Unleash your inner lumberjack this Labor Day weekend at the Agawam Axe House! 🪓 Looking for an adrenaline-packed way to celebrate the long weekend? Look no further! Join us for a thrilling axe-throwing experience like no other. 🪖 What’s in store for you? ✅ Expert coaching from our experienced staff ✅ Friendly competitions and […]

News, Resources
August 11, 2023

Fresh Brews – Counter Weight DIPA – Crucial Mass

#freshbrews at the Agawam Axe House – just in – Counter Weight – Crucial Mass DIPA.   Crucial Mass is an America DIPA brewed with a blend of American and Southern hemisphere hop varieties that contribute big, tropical fruit flavors. Available in 16oz cans to enjoy while you throw safely.   Book online via our […]

News
November 29, 2022

Introducing Mini Sessions

Looking for a ‘taste’ of axe throwing, but not quite ready for a full hour? Are you looking for a quick way to de-stress from the holidays? Agawam Axe House is introducing Mini Sessions. 30-minutes of unlimited axe throwing for only $15/person! Your session includes coaching, an axe on a private lane. Mini sessions are […]

News
March 17, 2021

Co-Ed League – Week 1

The scores are in for Week 1 of your 2021 Spring Co-Ed Axe Throwing league at the Agawam Axe House. There were a lot of close games, and we were all excited to welcome to newcomers to the league. Congratulations to Turbine who lost 2 Matches and still came out on top with a current […]

Events & Tournaments, News
November 10, 2020

Walk ins open Saturdays!

Starting this Saturday at 12pm, the Agawam Axe House, walk-in hours are available from 12pm-6pm. All other times require reservations and you can make them here. Masks are required. We’re an 18+ alcohol-free axe throwing venue and we take COVID seriously. For more details on our COVID policy and preparation please check out COVID-19 statement […]

News
November 27, 2019

The ‘Canadian flick’

One throwing technique that many find helpful is typically referred to as the “Canadian Flick”. I know I said to avoid wrist flicking but this is a completely different type of flicking. The motion is more like throwing a dart while stepping in. You line up your shot with your dominant foot. For example. if […]

Confessions of an axe thrower, Resources
November 26, 2019

Axe Throwing 101

So, you want to be an axe thrower?  Not sure where to get started? Well you have come to the right place, my friend.  As fun and addicting as axe throwing can be, it can also be quite frustrating when getting started.  Here you can find some tips and tricks to getting started and improving […]

Confessions of an axe thrower
November 17, 2019

The 5 D’s of Dodgeball… or 4 Basics of Axe Throwing

There are 4 Basic things to master to improve your skills as an axe thrower; let’s see if we can help 1. GRIP 2. STANCE 3. DISTANCE and 4. FOLLOW-THROUGH   1. GRIP Depending on the style you’re throwing (one-handed, two-handed, Canadian flick); mastering your grip will bring you a consistent throw every single time. […]

Confessions of an axe thrower, Resources
November 16, 2019

Urban Axe Throwing History

Once upon a time, in a far-away land… (que record scratch). This isn’t a fairytale; this is real life folks. I often get a strange look and a lot of questions when people ask me what I do. My favorite, of course, “Axe throwing? How did you get into that?” My dad taught me in […]

Confessions of an axe thrower