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Archery Training
A surprise release in archery is a technique used to improve accuracy and consistency by minimizing the anticipation and flinching that...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Essentials for New Archery Students
Introducing someone to Archery for the first time requires careful planning and focusing on foundational skills and safety. Here are the...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
May 23, 20243 min read


Calming Down to Improve Accuracy
Calming down to improve accuracy in your actions is a valuable skill. Deep Breathing: Take slow, deep breaths to calm your nervous system. Inhale deeply through your nose, hold for a few seconds, and exhale slowly through your mouth. Repeat this several times. Mindfulness: Practice mindfulness to stay present in the moment. Focus on your breath, sensations in your body, or the environment around you. This can help you detach from stressful thoughts and bring your attention

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jan 28, 20243 min read


Archery: A Combination of Skill, Precision and Fitness
Engaging in archery requires a combination of skill, precision, and physical fitness. While archery itself may not be as physically demanding as some other sports, maintaining overall fitness and strength can enhance your performance and reduce the risk of injuries. Here are some aspects of fitness and strength training that can benefit archers: Core Strength: A strong core is essential for stability and balance during archery. Core exercises such as planks, Russian twists,

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jan 23, 20242 min read


Archery Tournament: The Results Are In!
Congratulations to George, Aidan, Gio and Owen for their Gold Medal performances! Tournament results guide our weekly practice sessions. I asked everyone to look closely at their scorecards and analyze them for January. We will be shooting next Friday so please come out!

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Dec 9, 20231 min read


Competition Improves Your Training: Archery Tournament
10 Ring Local Tournament Date: Sunday, November 26th, 2023 Time: 10 am - 1 pm Location: FightClub Registration: Pre-booking is required via email at em@fight-club.ca Cost: $20.00 (YOU WILL HAVE 20 MINUTES OF PRACTICE BEFOREHAND) 10:00 AM DOORS OPEN 10:30 AM PRACTICE BEGINS 11:00 AM SCORING BEGINS 1:00 PM TOURNAMENT ENDS Archery tournaments are an important part of an archer's training. Competitive Experience: Tournaments provide archers with valuable competitive experience.

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Practicing Archery with purpose
Practicing archery with purpose involves focusing on specific aspects of your technique, aiming to improve and enhance your overall...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 17, 20232 min read


Good Archery Habit
"Blind bail shooting" is a term often used in archery to describe a specific type of practice or training technique. It involves shooting...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Sep 26, 20233 min read


Maintaining your Archery String
Maintaining your archery string is crucial for optimal performance and safety. Here are some tips for archery string maintenance ......

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 7, 20231 min read


The Importance of Staying Relaxed in Archery
Staying relaxed in archery is crucial for accuracy and consistency. Focus on your breathing, maintain a steady grip, and release the bowstring smoothly. Practice regularly to develop muscle memory and build confidence in your technique. Remember, relaxation leads to better shooting! #compoundarchery Hear some footage of me shooting outdoors at 50 metres. Smooth, steady and relaxed.

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 27, 20231 min read


Ensuring Consistent & Accurate Shots: The Follow Through
The archery follow through refers to the continuation of the shooting motion after releasing the arrow. It involves maintaining a steady bow hand position and keeping the aiming posture until the arrow reaches the target. This follow through is crucial to ensure consistent and accurate shots in archery. #torontoarchery The important parts of the follow through ... Bow Hand After releasing the arrow, the bow hand should remain steady and relaxed, maintaining its position until

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 19, 20231 min read


Expanding through your archery shot
Such a little know and practiced part of the archery process. Expanding through your archery shot is crucial for several reasons ......

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jun 25, 20231 min read


Develop Rhythm for Consistent, Accurate Shooting in Archery
Developing rhythm in archery is crucial for consistent and accurate shooting. Consistent breathing Establish a consistent breathing pattern that synchronizes with your shot sequence. This can help create a rhythm and enhance your focus. Take a deep breath before each shot and release it steadily as you execute your shot. Smooth draw and release Focus on executing a smooth and controlled draw, maintaining a consistent anchor point, and releasing the bowstring smoothly. Avoid j

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jun 11, 20231 min read


Recurve Archery Release Technique
Recurve archery release refers to the technique used by archers to release the bowstring while shooting with a recurve bow. The release is an important aspect of archery technique as it affects the accuracy and consistency of the shot. There are a few different types of releases used in recurve archery, but I'll explain the most common one called the "finger release." With the finger release, the archer uses three fingers (index, middle, and ring fingers) to draw and release

Emmanuel Manolakakis
May 31, 20231 min read


The Archery Shot
The two things that form the foundation of all archery techniques are symmetry (that is, balance) and comfort. The former greatly affects...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
May 22, 20231 min read


Recurve Archery Balance
Balance is an essential aspect of recurve archery technique. Maintaining good balance throughout the shot process helps ensure stability,...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
May 16, 20231 min read


Create the string connection
The way your fingers leave the string during your release is greatly affected by how you position them. However, the importance of the...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Mar 31, 20232 min read


Archery Bow Fitness
This is something of an elephant in the room. Let’s be honest, this is the simplest and most frequently ignored cause of a sloppy...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Mar 31, 20231 min read


FC 10 Ring Archery Tournament
Date: April 30th, 2023 Youth - Starting at 9:30-11:30 AM Adult - Starting at 12:30 – 2:30 PM Cost: $25.00 Pre-booking is required. Send...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Mar 12, 20231 min read


Emmanuel Shoots for Gold!
Canadian National & Provincial Indoor Archery Championships 2023 The 2023 Indoor Archery Season has finally come to an end. Countless...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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