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FightClub Archery Program Tournament Scoring
For many new archers in the FightClub Archery Program, stepping into your first tournament can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming. The range goes quiet, arrows thump into targets, and numbers get called out quickly. If you don’t know the scoring system, it can feel like everyone is speaking a secret language. But once you understand the basics, tournament archery scoring becomes a fun and motivating part of your development. Whether you’re part of our East York arch

Emmanuel Manolakakis
3 days ago3 min read


Learn Archery in Toronto
Building Focus, Confidence, and Fun at FightClub There’s something timeless about a bow and arrow. Maybe it’s the quiet focus before the shot, the satisfying thunk when the arrow hits the target, or the way time seems to slow down just before release. For kids, it’s magic — and for parents, it’s one of the most complete training experiences you can offer your child. At FightClub’s youth archery program in Toronto, we’re helping kids ages 9–15 discover the discipline, focus

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Nov 23 min read


FightClub Archery Toronto
Discover how proper elbow alignment improves accuracy, balance, and flow in recurve archery. Join FightClub Archery Toronto and learn the art of precision shooting. Where Precision Begins In the world of Toronto archery , precision isn’t just about hitting the bullseye—it’s about how your body organizes itself before the arrow even leaves the string. Among all the moving parts of the shot, the elbows are often overlooked, yet they play one of the most vital roles in proper ar

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 263 min read


Shooting A Bow Isn't Just About Hitting The Target
Let’s be honest — everyone thinks they know how to shoot a bow . Pull the string. Let go. Hit the target. Easy, right? Not quite. If you’ve ever actually tried it, you know there’s a fine line between “Robin Hood” and “I-just-slapped-myself-with-the-string.” At FightClub.ca , we teach archery the way we teach martial arts — with a mix of structure, awareness, breath, and a healthy sense of humour. Because learning how to shoot a bow isn’t just about hitting a target — it’s

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Oct 185 min read


Recurve Archery Training in East York
In today’s busy world, focus is one of the most valuable skills a person can develop. With constant notifications, fast schedules, and...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Sep 214 min read


The Benefits of Blind Bale Shooting in Archery Lessons
When most people think of archery lessons, they picture arrows flying toward distant targets, colorful bullseyes, and the satisfying thunk of hitting the mark. While this image captures the spirit of the sport, not every step of training is about aiming at a target. In fact, one of the most effective training methods in archery doesn’t involve aiming at all—it’s called blind bale shooting . Blind bale shooting is a practice where archers shoot arrows into a target (or bale)

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Sep 74 min read


Why Archery Training is More Than Just Hitting a Target
Focus. Aim. Release If you're looking for a unique way to sharpen your focus, build physical discipline, and experience a deeply rewarding practice, look no further than archery training in East York Toronto . At Fight-Club.ca , our archery program is more than just learning how to shoot arrows—it's a pathway to confidence, control, and personal growth for youth and adults alike. Whether you’re completely new to the sport or looking to refine your skills, our program in East

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 263 min read


Archery Training in Toronto
In the heart of Toronto, a quiet but powerful discipline is helping people of all ages build focus, strength, and inner calm—archery. At...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 203 min read


Toronto Archery Lessons
In a city as fast-paced and wired as Toronto, finding space for calm focus and personal growth can be challenging. That’s why more people...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 133 min read


FightClub Archery: Precision, Focus, and Personal Growth
In a fast-paced city like Toronto, finding stillness and focus can feel like a luxury. But tucked inside the energy of downtown lies an...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 65 min read


Archery: Ancient Training for the Modern World
Let’s be honest — modern life is a dopamine buffet. We’re scrolling, tapping, reacting, refreshing… and somewhere in the chaos, our...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jun 13 min read


Archery: The Benefits of Competition
There’s a unique kind of stillness that lives in the moments before an arrow is loosed in competition. The hush of concentration. The whisper of breath. The quiet challenge between you, the target, and your own mind. Recently, I had the opportunity to compete in an archery tournament, and I want to take a moment to say thank you—not just to the organizers and fellow archers, but to the experience itself. Because tournament day doesn’t just test your aim. It teaches you. Thank

Emmanuel Manolakakis
May 252 min read


The Timeless Benefits of Archery Training
Archery training is more than Just Hitting the target. In an age dominated by high-tech fitness routines and fast-paced sports, archery...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
May 122 min read


Archery Competition
Competition in archery offers several benefits for learning and improving skills. It provides clear goals, which can motivate archers to...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Archery Skills
The proper hand position when holding a bow in archery involves both the bow hand (the hand holding the bow) and the drawing hand (the...

Emmanuel Manolakakis
Jul 22, 20241 min read


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
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