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Newsletter: Issue #92 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. An Invitation To All Throwers - Looking For Video Footage - by David Adamovich 3. Fundamentals of Knife, Hawk and Axe Throwing Video - by David Adamovich 4. A Simple Target - by Ed Imperatore 5. Advertising Opportunities 6. Contact Info/Reprint Guidelines 7. Subscribe and Unsubscribe Information ======================================= 1. WHAT'S NEW Hi Throwers, I haven't been able to throw at all lately due to the freezing temps. The past week or two have been extremely cold and the last few mornings have started out with temps below zero! Just a tad bit cold to be outside throwing. But the days are already getting longer so soon I'll be sweating in the backyard and wondering when Fall will arrive for the cooler days of throwing :-) SITE UPDATES BUNGEE THROWER FOR SPEARS A while back I received some cool pictures from Mike Gerety from the Northeastern United States! Mike made some homemade spears and then a "Bungee Cord Launcher" to give you more leverage so you can hurl the spears much further than if you were just throwing them using your arm. To check out the pictures just go to the THROWERS page and click on SPEARS: http://www.throwzini.com/throwers.html AOL USERS LINK Once you're on the SPEARS page just click the link titled BUNGEE THROWER FOR HOMEMADE SPEARS. UPCOMING EVENTS 8th ANNUAL PKT/WWAC INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The 8th Annual Pacific Knife Throwers/Wild West Arts Club International Championships are scheduled for March 1-4, 2004 at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino on the strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 1st of March will be set up and practice. The 2nd will be the qualifying and the main accuracy events and more. The 3rd will be for specialty events (like the Obstacle Course and new Quick Draw event) and the Banquet. The 4th is informal range time and sport. Please email me directly for more information. Hope to see you there! Rick Lemberg - PKT KNIFETHRWR@aol.com 2004 TEXAS STATE KNIFE AND HAWK CHAMPIONSHIPS There is also an upcoming "Mountain Man" event taking place in Malakoff, Texas scheduled for April 24th and 25th, 2004. To see the rules, prizes and registration info, just visit this page: http://www.throwzini.com/events.html AOL USERS LINK When you're on the events page, scroll down to the link titled "2004 Texas State Knife and Hawk Championships". Both of the events mentioned above are big events with lots of great throwers taking part! If you have the chance, be sure to check either one of them out! Well thats all for now... Beware of clanging 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 172 throwers listed in 41 states, and 19 different countries! And more people are signing up every week! Soon you'll be able to throw with someone where ever 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: AN INVITATION TO ALL THROWERS - LOOKING FOR VIDEO FOOTAGE - by David R. Adamovich (aka "The Great Throwdini") I am currently compiling video footage of contemporary throwers for possible inclusion in a teaching video of throwing techniques. I'm looking for video footage with different throwing styles or any unusual throws worth documenting. I'm putting together a video highlighting different styles (thumb on top, thumb on side, lead foot forward, lead foot backward, "hard" throwing, underhand, overhand, etc). The purpose is NOT to prove that any style is better than any other. The purpose is to COLLATE and DOCUMENT the state of the art of knife throwing as it exists today. Where possible and depending on the quality of the footage I will show it in normal motion and slow motion. Close-up, distance and quality footage are essential. Try to video the throw from several angles; i.e., front, side and back for concise documentation and analysis. Burl Carl's UNDERHAND throw, Bob Karp's PALM throw, Tim Valentine's POWER throw are just a few that come to mind. Heck you know who you are. Put out the word and let's get this project on the road. If you are interested in being part of this video please email me directly at throwdini@knifethrower.com expressing your interest and I will reply directly to you. I will also need a release giving me permission to use the footage, your image and name. David R. Adamovich - aka The Great Throwdini throwdini@knifethrower.com http://www.knifethrower.com By the way, if you are interested in seeing some of the amazing things that Mr. Adamovich is capable of, both throwing and slo-motion editing take a look at his first video, FUNDAMENTALS OF KNIFE, HAWK AND AXE THROWING: http://www.throwzini.com/tgt_video.html VIDEO LINK ============================================= 3. THE FUNDAMENTALS OF KNIFE, HAWK & AXE THROWING 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! http://www.throwzini.com/tgt_video.html VIDEO LINK ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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. A SIMPLE TARGET by Ed Imperatore Find an old picnic table about to be tossed out. (In the Spring they're easy to find on dump day). Stand it up on edge and lay 4 or 5 pieces of 2" X 12" Hem/Fir or Pine boards down. Screw them on from the back to help hide the metal screws. Its also a good idea to brace the back of the board with other pieces of wood like 2"X 4"s. Add some spray paint circles and it's pretty fancy! To prop it up from leaning to far over stick some cement blocks or old wood under the legs in back and brace with clothesline or other rope from top to ground with nails and spikes. This makes it very sturdy. Ed Imperatore South Jersey To see other great designs for both Indoor and Outdoor targets just go to our home page and click on the link titled TARGETS: http://www.throwzini.com AOL USERS LINK ============================================= 5. 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. ================================================= A FEW WORDS FROM OUR SPONSORS ------------------------------------------------- ** The above advertising claims and offers are the sole responsibility of the individual sponsors listed. Please contact them for more information about their offers.** ================================================= 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 SUBJECT FOR NEWSLETTER in the Subject Line, and your name and question in the body. ================================================= 6. Copyright 2004, 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. You can subscribe to his newsletter and receive his 101 Free Knife Throwing Tips Info-Pak by visiting his Web site. http://www.throwzini.com ================================================== Scott Gracia, The Great Throwzini Web Site, 3765 S Ahmedi Ave. St. Francis, WI 53235-4151 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 The Fundamentals of Knife, Hawk and Axe Throwing With an Introduction to the Impalement Arts Video. ****************************************************** It's free, and there's no obligation. |
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