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Newsletter: Issue #88 by Scott Gracia sgracia@wi.rr.com http://www.throwzini.com Number of Subscribers: 12,562+ Please help us grow by forwarding our newsletter to your family members and friends. ======================================= IN THIS ISSUE 1. What's New 2. Keep Trying Til You Find What Works For You - by Phillipe Catania 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 Hi Friends! We had a nice warm spell today. I got to throw knives in just a t-shirt and long sleeve "flannel" which is great seeing how it was snowing and only 30 degrees a few days ago! But one thing I've learned from living here is that the weather never stays the same for too long :-) LATEST WKTG CONTEST WINNER So you wanna know who won the "Mini Bokri" throwing knife and the new Beil-Ax designed by John Bailey huh? Well the winner, and pictures of the Mini Bokri and Beil-Axe can be found here: http://www.throwzini.com/wktg_contest5.html AOL USERS LINK Congratulations to the winner!!! Sorry, but you'll have to visit the site to find out if it was you or not :-) UPDATED FUNDAMENTALS VIDEO! Don't you hate it when you buy one of your favorite movies and a few months later the movie company releases a newer version with "Bonus Features" or "Deleted Scenes" that you're just dying to see? Well, sorry to say, today I have to play that part and tell you about some new footage on David Adamovich's instructional video, "The Fundamentals of Knife, Hawk and Axe Throwing With an Introduction to the Impalement Arts". (Whew!) Dr. Adamovich (aka The Great ThrowDini) added some actual footage from his impalement act called "Maximum Risk" that he performs in NYC. You'll see over 18 stunts in this section from outlining his assistant with knives, hawks and machetes, to standing in front of the target board and catching knives right out of the air! The "Double Ladder of Death" is performed and Throwdini even cuts a straw from his assistants mouth with a knife!!! Its great to see the kinds of things a person can accomplish when they put their mind to it. I met David at my first IKTA tournament in 2001, before he even thought of turning towards the "Impalement Arts". And now he has a live stage show in New York and has been featured on quite a few television spots as well! It really is amazing to see how far he has taken this in such a short time. So anyway, if you're looking for a great instructional video, take a look at the "Fundamentals of Knife, Hawk and axe Throwing With an Introduction to the Impalement Arts". You'll learn EVERYTHING you need to know to get started throwing for fun or for upcoming competitions. And you'll also see some fantastic (unedited) stunt throws from David's personal collection. For a full description of this video just go to this page: http://www.throwzini.com/tgt_video.html AOL USERS LINK That's all for this "episode"! Have a great two weeks and we'll talk again soon... Take care and beware of flying metal!!! :-) Scott Gracia The Great Throwzini Web Site 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 168 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: KEEP TRYING TIL YOU FIND WHAT WORKS FOR YOU by Phillipe Catania I think I was born to "TK" (Throw Knives) like many of us watching movies and being impressed by the person throwing. When I was young from time to time I tried to stick my poor small pocket knife, but nothing serious. Last year I stepped up and bought 2 lonely, dusty throwing knives in one of the two gunsmith shops where I live in France. The two "lonely/dusty knives" were expensive but I was happy buying my first real throwing knives. I spent a few months throwing them. At this time I did not know that other kinds of throwing knives existed. Other forms, other lengths, weights and so on. And I was rather happy to throw them. But I was not aware that they were too small (7-8 inches) and too light. Around the same time I got a computer and a web connection and I had the idea to look for throwing knives or "wurfmesser" on the Internet. BINGO! What a world! Of course I wanted to try something different than my first knives so I bought a B”ker - 10 inch "Linder Flying Dart". Not very expensive. I became used to them for short range throws and only threw them for a few months. Once more I felt like trying other kinds of knives so I bought another knife by B”ker, the five "extra schwer model". But I was very disappointed. These throwing knives don't suit my own style. I was not able to throw or stick them well. I was disappointed because I spent money for nothing and I do not throw them any more. So I bought a model that I find verry beautiful! Even though they rust. They look like "viper" throwing knives. With these I was rather happy from 12 feet. After a while I knew that I had to try something longer. I was fed up about spending money without being entirely satisfied. I decided to make some spikes using a piece of full d'inox (stainless steel) de 10 mm. I cut 5 pieces 40cm long. I made the handle out of this sort of hard plastic the butchers use to cut the meat on. Very easy to build, totally cheap and good sensations. After a while I decided to buy an "expensive" knife and I chose another by B”ker, the Night Dragon (30cm; 270g). Finally! A knife I feel totally well with. If I don't use too much power, it often goes straight on in the target. I feel very good at one and half turns and two and half. I know now what will be in my stocking at Christmas! Article Contributed by: Phillipe Catania Corsica, France Maitrelanceur@aol.com If you're interested in seeing the knives that Phillipe is talking about just go to this page: http://www.throwzini.com/articles.html AOL USERS LINK Then go to the first link titled "Keep Trying Til You Find What Works For You". ============================================= 3. THE FUNDAMENTALS OF KNIFE, HAWK & AXE THROWING WITH AN INTRODUCTION TO THE IMPALEMENT ARTS VIDEO The first video that teaches you EVERYTHING you need to know to get in on the fun of throwing. Learn the techniques that the pros use, all the rules and regulations for competition throwing, and also get a look at some of the The Great Throwdini's Professional Impalement Act! Here is just a taste of what you'll get: - Grips, stances, release and the correct way to follow through - Target and backboard construction - Crystal clear slow motion and frame by frame analysis - 13 ways to throw an axe within a 6 foot area - A handy 4 page pocket guide that covers throwing records, rules and regulations for existing events - 19 different impalement stunts - A knife that fires a .32 caliber blank and so much more! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Scott, "I started throwing knives competively around 1997 against some of the best tournament throwers in the world (including 'The Rev' himself)." "I felt I had hit a plateau in the sport, but after watching David's tape I found a few tips that helped me break through that level." "His instructions will help beginners learn faster than any book will. Veteran throwers can utilize his slow motion video clips to hone their skills to a higher degree." "This is one tape you must have if you are serious about knife, tomahawk, or axe throwing." Burl Carl, Reno, NV ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For a limited time, you can have the ultimate knife throwing video for only $24.95. By acting now, you'll save nearly 30% off the regular price of $34.95. For a full description of this video and ordering details, follow this link: http://www.throwzini.com/tgt_video.html VIDEO LINK ============================================= 4. ADVERTISE WITH US Run an ad in this newsletter and expose your business to over 12,562+ potential customers! Send an e-mail to sgracia@wi.rr.com with "NEWSLETTER AD" in the Subject line, for more details. You'll also receive a FREE REPORT, 12 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Maximum Response to Your Ads. ============================================= If you have any questions about throwing that you would like answered in one of our upcoming issues, or if you have an article or story about throwing that you would like to share, 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 2003, 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. Get your 101 FREE KNIFE THROWING TIPS and Newsletter, filled with throwing tips and ideas to help you learn about this fun target sport, at The Great Throwzini web site: http://www.throwzini.com ============================================= Scott Gracia, The Great Throwzini, 3765 S Ahmedi Ave. St. Francis, WI 53235-4151 Phone 414-744-8689, E mail: sgracia@wi.rr.com http://www.throwzini.com ****************************************************** AOL USERS: USE THESE CLICKABLE LINKS TO VISIT OUR WEB SITE The Great Throwzini Web site Fundamentals of Knife, Hawk and Axe Throwing With an Introduction to the Impalement Arts. ****************************************************** It's free, and there's no obligation. |
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