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Newsletter: Issue #86 by Scott Gracia sgracia@wi.rr.com http://www.throwzini.com ======================================= IN THIS ISSUE 1. What's New 2. Walking With Legends - Part 1 of 2 - by Joe Darrah 3. Recreational Knife Throwing Video - by John Bailey 4. Advertising Opportunities 5. Contact Info/Reprint Guidelines 6. Subscribe and Unsubscribe Information ======================================= 1. WHAT'S NEW WHEW-HOOO! Throwing in Texas was faantastic! :-))) For all of you that are "new" to the "Throwzini" newsletter, for the past few issues I've been trying to pump up our readers about some of the newest clubs and tournaments being held in the United States... They are the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame, the International Knife Thrower's Hall of Fame Association, and the Central US Knife Throwing Championships. (All located in Austin, TX.) Dr. Mike Bainton of South Austin Karate put all of these together with the help of some very dedicated folks (Audrey West and Mike Snowden to name a couple). They held their events from October 11-13th, 2003 and I was so lucky to be able to take part in it! We'll cover these topics a bit more (like the event!) and we'll also go over the clubs in future issues. Today in our "Feature Article" we have Part 1 of Joe Darrah's observations of what took place so be sure to keep reading! CENTRAL US KNIFE THROWING CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS Want to check out a BUNCH of pictures and all of the scores from those awesome days in October! Just go here: http://www.throwzini.com/events.html AOL USERS LINK And once you're on that page, click on the second link titled "2nd Annual 2003 Central US Knife Championships." UPCOMING EVENT THANKSGIVING CHALLENGE - KNIFE AND HAWK COMPETITION There is another event coming up that also needs mentioning! Its the 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Knife & Tomahawk Challenge in Fredericksburg, TX and its going to take place November 29-30th. There will be paid Pro Level events for both men and women. Entry Fee is $25 for Knife and $25 for the Hawk event. Prizes will also be awarded in Amateur Events. Amateur Men and Women Division - $20 per event. Junior Division - (Under 14) - $10 per event to enter. Any questions please contact Roy Neal at (830)257-2942 or email him at: theneals@maverickbbs.com. You can also visit their web site at: http://www.throwzini.com/events.html AOL USERS LINK When you have that page open just click the first link titled "3rd Annual Thanksgiving Knife & Tomahawk Challenge". ANOTHER ULTIMATE TARGET RANGE We have another "ultimate target range" that was created by Pat Minter! Pat is, and has been, one of the top tournament throwers "on the circuit" since 1996. He has a target for just about every type of competition you can throw in. Can you say "planning ahead"!!! :-) To check it out just follow this link: http://www.throwzini.com/pat-minter_targets.html AOL USERS LINK Well, thats all for now. Hope everyone has a fun filled 2 weeks and we'll talk again soon! Now go throw some knives! :-) Scott Gracia 101 FREE KNIFE THROWING TIPS http://www.throwzini.com AOL USERS LINK LOCAL THROWERS If you are looking for local people to learn from or just hang out with and throw sharp pieces of metal, then this is the place for you. Ya never know, there could be another thrower that lives right down the street! Currently there are 165 throwers listed in 40 states, and 19 different countries! And more people are signing up every week! Soon you'll be able to throw with someone no matter where you go! Follow this link for more details or to see if there are any throwers that live in your neighborhood: http://www.throwzini.com/local_throwers.html AOL USERS LINK Thanks again to everyone that submitted their info/pics!!! ======================================== 2. GUEST COLUMN: WALKING WITH LEGENDS - PART 1 by Joe Darrah I landed in Austin on Oct. 10th rented a car and got down to the Ba Ki Do studio as fast as almost legally possible. When I stepped out of the car I was greeted by Mr. Dan Dennehy (legendary knifemaker and one of the original founding members of the knifemakers guild) and Mike (Ironpost) Kolisch one of the greatest Mountain Men in Colorado. That in itself would have been worth going to "the throw" for, but as I was to learn it was only the beginning. Mr. Bob Karp (Master of The Blade) was also there when I arrived, The Great Thowdini, aka Rev. Dr. David Adamovich (a fantastic thrower and renowned impalement artist) and John Bailey (AKA Bahama John) also an impalement and whip artist, and The Great Throwzini (Scott (Alamo) Gracia) the young man responsible for the Great Throwzini Web site where so many newcomers learn of our sport and contact us. It felt as if all these great people were long lost friends as I introduced myself to the one's I didn't know and gave hug's and good wishes to all that I had met before. This was the start of something big and there was an excitement in the air that was perceptible even to the non throwers in attendance. Later that day Mr. Gil Hibben (knifemaker extraordinare) and Mr. Pat (The Machine) Minter as well as Chuck (Walking Eagle) Weems arrived, I had never been in such esteemed company in one venue before and was in awe of the caliber of throwers as well as impressed with the history of many of these great legends. The next day had Roy (Moses) Neal come in for the competition and as was expected, Jim (Grey Dog) Tanner and Sensei Mike (Cinch) Bainton were there and definitely in the running for top honors. I couldn't wait for the tournament to start but there was to be an awards ceremony for some of these great people to be inducted into The International Knife Throwers Hall Of Fame that evening so it was back to the hotel to get dressed up and return for the festivities! We got to the dinner a bit early and were rubbing elbows with everyone there and having a wonderful time just getting to know a bit more about each other. I was seated with Gil Hibben and Pat Minter two of the greatest guy's you will ever meet and their lovely wives. My wife was finally able to attend this event with me and we had plans to stay a few extra days. After a fantastic dinner and demonstrations from Team Bakido, the announcements and ceremony got under way with Sensei Mike Bainton turning over the job of MC to Rick Lemberg who is the president of the PKT (Pacific Knife Throwers) as well as a heck of a competitor, business man and apparently MC! The awards were ready to be given out and you would have thought Rick had studied each individual persons history as he seemed to know their life story. The room seemed to have static electricity in it as the first time in the history of the sport of Knife Throwing some people who helped contribute to the sport in some way would be recognized by their peers and fans! Part 2 continued in our next newsletter! Article Contributed by Joe Darrah (aka Brokenfeather) Pennsylvania brknfthr@aol.com To see the folks who were inducted into the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame, and to see some great pictures from the Banquet after the awards were handed out, just visit the Hall of Fame web site at: http://www.knifethrowershalloffame.com/ AOL USERS LINK Once you're there you can click on links that are on the left side of the page and that will take you to all of the info! Be sure to check the links titled "2003 IKTHOF Inductees" and "Photo Gallery" to see some photos from the Banquet. You can also sign up to be a member of the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame "Association". A great new club that has started an International Ranking System so you will be able to compare your stats to others. (We'll get more into this one in the next issue :-) ============================================= 3. 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