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“I took my shy 10 yr-old daughter for an intro class and the instructor was so great in helping her feel comfortable.” in 61 reviews
“The teachers walk you through the basics of safety and introduce you to all the bows (compound or curved).” in 35 reviews
“We started off sitting down and learning about setting up the arrow, the bow, and how to position ourselves.” in 44 reviews
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For those new to archery, Gotham Archery offers an Introductory Class package complete with bow rental and instruction. Our Range Safety Officers will walk you through every step of the way, so you enjoy every minute of your new hobby. PROS For experienced archers who want to practice in a quieter setting, we offer a 20 yards or 18 meter range with 10 lanes separate from the main facility. Video analysis will also be available shortly after launch. J.O.A.D. Junior Olympic Archery Development is a USA Archery program tailored to introducing, developing, and advancing young archers in the sport. Whether a casual hobbyist or Olympic hopeful, participants benefit from increased confidence and discipline while having fun. Gotham Archery runs two concurrent JOAD programs, one for ages 10-15 and another 16-20. Starting dates will be posted on both the website and at the facility
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- Bret I.Brooklyn, NY051Aug 5, 2024
Maybe Hawkeye is the best Avenger....?
I took my nephew to the Manhattan location, and we had an incredibly fun experience. The instructors have their personable spiel down to a science, and are so clear and direct that you feel safe in their hands--even though you're technically holding a weapon. They have an almost mystical ability to correct your form as you prepare to shoot and help you to yield bullseyes. Better still, between rounds, they share those form corrections with the whole group so everyone benefits.
It's a great activity for friends and family that I highly recommend.
A big shout out to Nas (the one that hits bullseyes like the other one spits bars).Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jul 14, 20241 check-in
Came for the intro class.
Really had such a great time. There were only three of us total in the intro class with Devin. He was such an amazing teacher with also the technical aspects but also personable character that made the experience one to recommend. I felt like I really learned a lot about archery and even won one of the games we played to prove it. They prepare you well and you can opt for two different type of bows, which was also a plus. Would absolutely come back for a more advanced class or even recommend for a corporate/office event.
I also want to point out once again that I won one of the games!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jun 24, 20241 check-in
Took my dad here for father's day. We did an intro class and had such a good time!
A tucked away, hidden gem with friendly and informative staff who really know how to engage people.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - 135304148Aug 5, 2024
This was my first time trying archery and I took the class with my friend. I was really nervous and I messed up a bunch of times. The instructor was very patient and kept instructing and helping me along the way. In the best I was the most improved and I won the last challenge! I was ready to quit but thanks to his and the others motivation, I am now excited to try archery again.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Jeffrey C.St. Louis, MO01Aug 14, 2024
This is a good place for both beginners and experienced archers. The staff is attentive, helpful, and polite. They will give you pointers but not be condescending or pushy. A great deal of focus is on safety.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Oct 31, 2023Updated review
I was looking for a fun date activity while out on the town in Brooklyn this past weekend and Gotham Archery immediately came back to mind. Our instructor was Ryan, who was super funny, witty and very detail oriented. His instructions were clear, concise and easy to follow. I didn't quite catch the name of the gentleman who was assisting the class, but he was equally amazing and quite friendly. My girlfriend and I had such a blast learning the basic techniques of both the recurve bow and the compound bow. We had so much fun that we both are feeling inspired to learn more and keep practicing.
Helpful 11Thanks 2Love this 13Oh no 0Jun 20, 2019Previous reviewI haven't done archery since I was a kid but immediately felt the same joy and excitement as soon as I walked in. You can tell that the instructors are super seasoned and know what they're doing. It might be a little intimating at first, especially when you see how far folks are shooting from, but for beginners like myself you start from the basics and on their shorter range in a separate room.
- intro class includes lesson, equipment rental and 45 minutes of line time
-group lessons are so much phone as everyone is learning and making mistakes together
- safety first! Obey instructors orders at all times
- our instructor did a timed game called "zombie mode", ask about it :)
Pro tip: Book online as its $35 vs $40 when you book over the phone or walk-in (they're very transparent about this and even suggested I do that when I called) - Apr 11, 2023
Unfortunately, I didn't do enough arm workouts prior to class in preparation for holding the bow. But the class was so fun!
As a new archer, the 1 hour intro class was $40. You can sign the online wavier before coming in. The entrance door can be hard to find, as we almost missed it.
The place is split into a free range area on the right for the regulars and the more experienced, and then the intro class area on the left. There are also lockers available to rent.
Our instructor was so chill, throwing in jokes here and there. There are also assistant trainers walking around to help us throughout the class. Everyone was really patient with us and super encouraging! The class had around 12 people. We started off sitting down and learning about setting up the arrow, the bow, and how to position ourselves. Then, we got right to practicing with 4 arrows each session. You go through several rounds of hitting the bullseye. The faster your group finishes each round, the more rounds you would have. At the end, there was a speed accuracy game where the first person to pop 4 balloons the fastest wins a water bottle. The dramatic battle music made the game more fun, but of course got me pressured!
I learned I was no hidden Hawkeye, or hunter in my past life, but with such a fun experience that was over before I knew it, I would totally do archery at Gotham again!Helpful 12Thanks 3Love this 8Oh no 0 - 52338Nov 5, 2023
Recently Completed the intro to archery class last weekend and have to say I had such a great time! I have never done archery before so I wasn't feeling so confident. Luckily our instructor Ryan was so thorough with the instructions and funny at the same time. There was also another staff member helping us one on one who was super helpful! I had no idea I would end up liking it so much that I know I will definitely be returning back.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Jul 2, 2023
I booked the introductory class for my partner's birthday and we had a blast. The class is an hour. You have to sign a waiver in advance and they are very adamant about starting on time.
They provide a thorough safety and instructional demonstration for about ten minutes and then you spend the balance of the time practicing. You can choose between two different bow types to use during the class, but you can't switch to the other one after you've made your choice. You will get about four or five rounds of practice which is sufficient to get a hang of the basics. They also suggest fun challenges with prizes like shooting for a letter on the target instead of the bull's eye and shooting at balloons. They take safety very seriously, which is great.
An assistant instructor was on hand to provide personalized tips and corrections.
Great activity for dates or groups. I'm looking forward to taking the intermediate class next!Helpful 5Thanks 1Love this 5Oh no 0 - 297393868Jan 31, 2023
What a fun date! The staff here are super nice, helpful, and serious about archery.
This was my first time but I definitely felt successful. I was stoked as I LOVE the Hunger Games trilogy and honestly felt like Katness.
Go solo, go for a date, go with family/friends. It's a fun activity either way. I see they've now opened one in Manhattan...
Go, enjoyyyy!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0