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by Scott Gracia sgracia@wi.rr.com http://www.throwzini.com ======================================= This newsletter is a FREE service you requested. You are on this list because: * You subscribed at our Great Throwzini web site * You inquired about our products or promotions * You requested our free knife throwing tips or other information. If you'd like to be removed from this list, simply reply to this message with 'remove' in the subject. ======================================= IN THIS ISSUE 1. What's New 2. Introducing the WKTG - by John L. Bailey 3. Recreational Knife Throwing Video 4. A New Torpedo Throw - by Burl Carl 5. Contact Info/Reprint Guidelines ======================================= 1. WHAT'S NEW Hello people! Hope everyone is doing great! I have lots to tell you about so I'll get started right away! WKTG There is a new knife throwing organization on the horizon called the WKTG!!! (WORLD KNIFE THROWERS GUILD) A while back John Bailey asked me if I wanted to help out with the new Guild and since it had to do with promoting the sport of knife throwing... how could I say no? :) So from now on this newsletter will also be the Home of the World Knife Throwers Guild!!! Nothing will change in the newsletter. It will still be full of great tips and ideas for throwers of all skill levels. Be sure to read the FEATURE ARTICLE below to hear from John Bailey, the founder of the WKTG, the newest knife throwing club in the world! For more information just go to our home page and look for the new section called HOME OF THE WKTG http://www.throwzini.com SPINLESS THROWER I received an updated version of the Easy-Stik Pro from Clyde Hoch of Accuflight Inc. The first "thrower" he sent me had a few minor flaws, but they have all been fixed! I think Clyde has a great design now that is a blast for the beginning knife thrower! You can check them out at: http://www.accuflightinc.com OTHER UPDATES When you visit the site you'll also notice a brand new QUICK IDEA and lots of interesting new posts on our Great Throwzini Discussion Forum! Be sure to check them out! Right now there are messages from throwers in Maine, Texas, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Canada and Ireland looking for other throwers in their area! If you want to find throwers in your area or lots of other great ideas just visit our homepage and click on the THROWZINI FORUM link. http://www.throwzini.com Thanks again to everyone that submitted their info/pics!!! ======================================== 2. GUEST COLUMN: INTRODUCING THE WORLD KNIFE THROWERS GUILD by John Bailey We are pleased to announce the beginning of the first edition of The Great Throwzini/World Knife Throwers Guild (W.K.T.G.) online Newsletter! We are looking forward to having an outlet for all the knife throwers in the world, all the clubs, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, designers, entertainers, competitors, everyone involved in knife throwing in any manner. The mission of the newsletter will be to work as a global home for ALL the clubs throughout the world who, (whether or not they already have an online presence), can now reach a larger audience of (over 4,500 throwers) and counting. A place to make their information known to the world. To post dates of events, membership applications, awards and recognition from ALL clubs. To post rules of the individual clubs and amendments to those rules or comments about them. An outlet to vent grievances or to praise those organizations/ or individuals who deserve it. To help anyone who is seeking more information on starting a club of their own, or who wants to hear the view from people about existing organizations and their satellite clubs. Here manufacturers can introduce their new knives, answer questions about knife making materials and what they offer. Custom knife makers can freely talk about their knifes quality or the materials and explain their craft. A place for retail dealers to introduce new products. In general, a place where the whole world can come, under one banner, and be "united" in the sport of knife throwing in ALL its aspects. The (W.K.T.G.) is not out to compete with other clubs but merely highlight their achievements. We are looking forward to making, The Great Throwzini, World Knife Throwers Guild, newsletter a success for everyone involved. If you have any comments please direct them to myself or Scott and we will look into smoothing out any rough spots. All members will be given there own I.D. number. After one hundred people have joined, (and will be addressed as, Charter Members, with possible perks to follow), I will have the first, of a: Biannual Knife Giveaway, for members only, using member I.D. numbers. The first knife will be one of the ONLY numbered (1 of 20) Boker Starlight signature throwing knife, valued at $150.00 list. Only members 18 or older will be eligible. The lucky number will be drawn by the Pastor of the Starlight Baptist Church, that the knife was named after. The winner will be announced here at, The Great Throwzini, World Knife Throwers Guild, online newsletter. Thank you very much and welcome to all new members!!! Sincerely, John L. Bailey Scott Gracia Anyone interested in more details can go to our home page and look for the new section called HOME OF THE WKTG There is a membership application form available, that you can print and send, (ONLY to John Bailey). http://www.throwzini.com ============================================= 3. RECREATIONAL KNIFE THROWING VIDEO If you want to learn the insider SECRETS, TIPS and TRICKS that the masters use to hit their mark every time, then John Bailey's Recreational Knife Throwing Video is for you. Here is a taste of what you'll get: - 9 inexpensive target designs - 11 demonstrations - How to eliminate the most common throwing error - Master grips, stances and throws and so much more! For a limited time, you can have the ultimate knife throwing video for only $19.95. By acting now, you'll save 33% off the regular price of $29.95 For a full description and ordering details, follow this link: http://www.throwzini.com/tgt_video.html AOL USERS LINK ============================================= 4. A NEW TORPEDO THROW by Burl Carl Incase some of you haven't seen Cold Steel's Torpedo, its a big spike sharpened on both ends. It is 15" in length and comes in 2 sizes, 3/4" diameter and 1" diameter. You can throw these overhand but they are a bit heavy and your arm will definitely feel it after a while. So try throwing them underhand. SHORT DISTANCE THROWS Use a "bowling style" throw. The release action, and follow through, is just like making a hook shot in bowling. (Watch how a pro bowler releases the ball when he makes a hook shot.) The "bowler" throw/release is primarily for short distances. This allows the thrower to really crank it. Timing of the release is EVERYTHING on a hard, fast throw. Let the torpedo roll off your finger tips as you're completing your upswing. It should be leaving your finger tips before your hand comes up to your waste level. If you let go about waste high it'll probably go ballistic on you! Duck into your bomb shelter to avoid getting hit with the thing :) When throwing it with this technique remember to complete the follow through by bringing your hand up to the side of your face, (like your brushing your hair back on the side of your head). This puts a murderous spiral effect to the sucker and stabilizes it. If done correctly, it literally drills itself into the target! LONG DISTANCE THROWS It's especially effective for distance shots without killing your shoulder like an overhand throw will do. For distance shots try a slow pitch (like softball or horseshoes). It's better because the arm will reach out and away from your body. This allows better control of the lob shot. The torpedo will more than likely spin end over end when released this way but when you're done throwing... you'll still have a shoulder left! If the above is getting too confusing, try this example: Imagine picking up a football from the ground. Simply toss it underhand to your friend who is standing a few feet away from you. This is the same motion as done with the torpedo, (less the friend standing in front of you). Article Contributed by: Burl Carl burl.carl@quantum.com ============================================= If you have any questions about throwing that you would like answered in one of our upcoming issues, simply send an e-mail to: sgracia@wi.rr.com with QUESTION FOR NEWSLETTER in the Subject Line, and your name and question in the body. ============================================= (Copyright 2001, Scott Gracia, The Great Throwzini.) Reprint permission granted in part or whole when the following credit appears in full: Reprinted with permission from Scott Gracia's The Great Throwzini Newsletter. 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