Learn how to throw axes in Edinburgh!


1 hour
Free cancellation
1 - 4
Mobile ticket

Overview

Hi, I'm Gareth, I'm a professional axe thrower and the founder of Black Axe Throwing Co. Along with my co-host Tom, we'll provide expert advice from your very first throw, giving you all the tools you need to land that magical first axe into the target. We'll cover safety and the basics, some advanced throws that you're probably not expecting and then finally... it's COMPETITION TIME. Test your new skills in our Golden Axe championship. Never held an axe before? Don't worry, we've got you. Just ask the 73-year-old grandma we taught to throw two axes at once! She nailed it.

Inclusions

  • Axes and Targets!

What to expect

Itinerary

After a warm welcome to our axe-cellent venue, we will jump right into a safety briefing. This covers how to stay safe, scoring and competition rules (we can't have any cheating at crunch time can we?).

Then it is to the reason you guys are all here, the AXES! We'll run through the basic technique, how to hold and how to throw the axe. Once we're through this, it is down to you to have a go! The instructor will be on hand throughout the session, watching your throw, offering advice on how you can improve. What is really important to us is that you start to understand your own technique so when you finally leave, you're a fully fledged axe ninja!

Once the basics are out of the way it's quickly onto a wide selection of new throws, double-handed, throwing with the axe head facing backwards, throwing 2 axes at once. These will all help you to develop a strong technique in time for ..the team COMPETITION! Pit your skills against the others in your group, competition mode always brings out some strong axe game!

Finally to end our glorious hour of axe throwing, we will take a group picture! (As long as everyone consents to the picture).

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
michKent
March 2022

we really enjoyed this. only 2 of us in our session so loads of time to practice. the instructor was really patient and we learnt a few different throws. its much harder than i thought !.i cant wait to do it again.

Louise_B
December 2021

Fab experience, throughly enjoyed would recommend, competition at the end was great too so glad we did it when we visited Edinburgh

50freddiec
April 2022

I'd been to the Belfast branch of Black Axe, but a combination of the location, and our awesome instructor Freya made it an even better experience than the first time! 10/10 will do again

An K
April 2022

Small group, fun experience and the instructor was very good in training us. Highly recommended! Also felt safe

Ruby C
April 2022

Myself and 4 friends had a great time axe throwing. Leah was a fantastic instructor, she taught us 3 or 4 different types of throws and then gave us time to practise before a competition. Really didn’t know what to expect with this activity but it exceeded expectations and more. Would 100% recomm...

Curious40568049724
April 2022

Enjoyable well worth the time and money. We would love to do this again, both members of the staff were encouraging and very helpful.

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