Survival Training Center
Traditional Archery
This ancestrial skill is a cumulation of dedication, technique, and focus. For centuries traditional archery has drawn many into it's unexplainable ability to give us a sense of peace while at the same time driving us forward in an attempt to achieve mastery. A great mentality for all areas of life.
$150 for 3 sessions. Sessions are 2-hrs long and are held with other students on Mondays from 5-7pm EST at Ranger's Ridge venue in Lorraine, NY. See Event Calendar for exact training dates.
Some Equipment Provided. Ranger's Ridge will provide the bow/arrows/targets as well as shooting tabs/gloves for the convenience of beginners. If you have equipment that you would like to use, you are more than welcome to bring it. Understand that you are responsible for the function and safety of any equipment you bring to a course. There is also a base gear Packing List that all students are required to bring to training.
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Ages 14+. Contact us for younger considerations as maturity and respect are key when handling bows/arrows and other archery equipment.
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Appropriate Physical Condition. Physical condition can be a limiting factor but accommodations may be available so don't let that stop you from giving it a shot. Contact us if this is a concern.
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What will I learn?
We train in the traditional English style which is seen most often when people think of traditional archery, usually bringing into mind stories like Robin Hood and medieval archery tournaments. This style is focused on distance and accuracy which equates perfectly with target archery and bowhunting.
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You will learn traditional longbow/recurve bow use. Compound bows and horsebows (Mongolian) are different styles and are not currently taught at Ranger's Ridge
How long til I'm Robin Hood?
It's up to you: "How much effort and training are you willing to commit to in order to get there?" Archery is a perishable skill. If you're not doing it, you're losing it. Continuous training to not only gain the skills but keeping them is vital. Generally we like to see students get a 2 hr training in, at the very least, every other week. This also implys that you train on your own, in between classes, in what you have been instructed.
Form, Focus, and Fun
During your training we will hit the 3 major areas of learning traditional archery.
Form - training muscle memory to use proper body mechanics when handling your bow
Focus - learn to properly aquire your target and the accuracy needed to hit it
Fun - now let's let the arrows fly as we have fun with shooting at moving targets and quirky situations.