In need of lessons

rsw2003 · September 10, 2010, 11:56:00 AM

I bought a traditional bow recently with a dozen arrows. I'm a total 100% beginner. I was looking for some beginner lessons.
I live in Waterford, MI, but I'd be willing to drive somewhere if need be. If you charge for lessons, then please let me know up front how much per hour, etc.

njloco · September 10, 2010, 11:37:00 PM

Look for a Traditional archery club in your area, and go visit them. Most usually have open days when they allow non members to come and shoot. They will be glad to help you out and probably won't charge you anything. Also try and get some DVD's on shooting Trad., it will help a lot.

Good luck

Killdeer · September 11, 2010, 08:33:00 PM

Go to the forum home here and scroll down to Traditional Clubs. They are listed by state, and there are two listed for Michigan! You are in the right state, anyway! Check into the forums, read and post there to see what connections you can make and links that you can follow.

The shoot season is winding down as hunting season is upon us. The summer shoots are a great place to learn and make friends, and Michigan is no slouch in that field. (Check out the Trad Events forum.) In the meantime, the organizations can point you to ranges and clubs that you can join. There may be some local traditional archery providers who can help steer you over some of the rough spots in your learning curve. Use the search feature here, and if you still have questions, well, that is why we are here!

Killdeer

Killdeer · September 11, 2010, 08:34:00 PM

Oh, by the way, what did you get?
You KNOW we all want to see your new bow!

Killdeer

zetabow · September 12, 2010, 12:48:00 AM

A lot of self taught Archers out there that will teach you their way, best to take the time to find a qualified coach to give you the best start in Arhery, it's MUCH easier to do it right from the start than try and be correted of bad habits.

You will learn faster and have more fun in the long run

good luck

September 12, 2010, 02:19:00 AM

If you get some how to dvds and have someone watch them with you, you can have a shooting partner on the same page as you. I find that family members feed back is invaluable, but then I taught all them with the help of John Schulz, so we are all on the same page.

Gene R · September 12, 2010, 07:55:00 PM

Good advice here. Learn it right to start with, eliminate alot of problems later. I tried to teach myself without any books, DVDs or coaching. Eventually got a real bad case of target panic. Had to start over learning everything from hand placement, stance, draw, anchor you name it. It was hard to overcome the bad habits, so if you can learn correctly from the start, that is the way to go... Gene

Jon Swanson · September 13, 2010, 12:07:00 AM

Amen Gene. Wish I would have as well.

KumaSan · September 13, 2010, 09:54:00 AM

Go with Killdeer's advice. It's always best to start with good instructions, and with practice you will advance quickly.

Good luck.

dragon rider · September 13, 2010, 04:29:00 PM

Another thought, for what it's worth. Check out Rod Jenkins, who does clinics in a lot of places. If there's one anywhere near you, go to it. Better yet, if you can afford it, call him and set up a time to work with him. I don't know what his prices are, but as compared to self-taught followed by learning to do it right, it'll be a bargain.

mambashooter · September 16, 2010, 08:32:00 PM

Have fun and practice...

canshooter · September 18, 2010, 08:19:00 PM

Masters of the Barebow volumes 1 2 And 3. There is a lot of advice from Rod and from from numerous other archers who have proved themselves to be worth listening to also. various styles are explained in detail and you can find what suits you best.

Ravenhood · September 20, 2010, 11:17:00 AM

Second the Rod Jenkins clinic.