Michael Barton from Houston first tried axe throwing five years ago and it didn’t go well. He was terrible at it. But now, after years of practice and dedication, he is heading back to the World Axe Throwing Championships along with his practice partners from Hurling Hatchets. Barton, along with Jorge Sanchez and Chris Kendig, have made significant improvements in their skills and are feeling confident about their chances at the Championships in Tulsa.
Barton will be competing in both Hatchets and Knives categories and his goal is simple – he wants to win. He is ready to give it his all and is determined to come out on top. When asked about the secret to throwing an axe accurately, Kendig emphasizes the importance of hard work, practice, and mastering different techniques. Barton adds that the key to excelling in axe throwing lies more in the mind than in physical skill. He believes that keeping calm and focused is crucial to being a successful axe thrower.
Sanchez has also been practicing for years and has become proficient in both hatchet and knife throws. He credits much of his success to working on his form, which he says is essential for accurate throws. Kendig agrees with him, saying that proper technique can make all the difference between a good thrower and a great one.
The three friends have been training together at Hurling Hatchets for several months now, honing their skills under the guidance of experienced coaches who have taught them everything from proper grip to follow-through techniques. They have also been learning how to read wind conditions and adjust their throws accordingly, which has helped them improve even further in recent months.
Despite their progress, they know that they still have work to do before they can compete at the highest level of axe throwing competition. However, they are confident that their dedication will pay off when they step onto the competition floor next week in Tulsa.
In conclusion, Michael Barton’s journey from terrible axe thrower to World Axe Throwing Championships contender demonstrates what hard work and dedication can achieve when combined with passion for a sport or activity such as axe throwing.
Kendig emphasizes that while physical skill is important for accurate throws, mental focus plays an equally critical role in achieving success as an axe thrower.
Sanchez adds that mastering different techniques over time helps improve form leading to better accuracy in throws.
Overall, this trio has worked together consistently towards improving their skills which led them to compete at World Axes Throwing Championship levels within five years of starting out as beginners.