Been shooting traditional archery for 5 seasons now. I've had some decent success but being totally internet taught definitely has had it's drawbacks. Always wished I could spend some time with a real quality coach....
Well, today and tomorrow I'm doing just that. Right now I'm just outside Albany, Georgia attending a two day seminar with multiple World Champion buckle holder Rod Jenkins, the guy whose videos I've molded my entire shot sequence around. I am having a blast!! Small class, all hands-on, and I've had light bulbs going off in my head all day. I gotta say, there's a little pressure shooting in front of a World Champion but Rod is about as down to earth as it gets. When he critiques your form and your shot sequence he explains not only the hows but the whys and then sticks with you until YOU understand. It's just plain awesome...
What most people don't know is that Rod also won the World Champion title as a compound archer before winning it several times as a traditional archer....
And the kicker? The class is being held at Big Jim's Bow Company! I had to hold on tight to my wallet this afternoon when JJ started bringing out some of their work. We're going into the longbow room tomorrow afternoon so the bank account may be a little lighter coming back to Carolina. Big Jim is a Master bowyer and man, he sure builds some fine looking sticks.....
Well, today and tomorrow I'm doing just that. Right now I'm just outside Albany, Georgia attending a two day seminar with multiple World Champion buckle holder Rod Jenkins, the guy whose videos I've molded my entire shot sequence around. I am having a blast!! Small class, all hands-on, and I've had light bulbs going off in my head all day. I gotta say, there's a little pressure shooting in front of a World Champion but Rod is about as down to earth as it gets. When he critiques your form and your shot sequence he explains not only the hows but the whys and then sticks with you until YOU understand. It's just plain awesome...
What most people don't know is that Rod also won the World Champion title as a compound archer before winning it several times as a traditional archer....
And the kicker? The class is being held at Big Jim's Bow Company! I had to hold on tight to my wallet this afternoon when JJ started bringing out some of their work. We're going into the longbow room tomorrow afternoon so the bank account may be a little lighter coming back to Carolina. Big Jim is a Master bowyer and man, he sure builds some fine looking sticks.....