We had a good time on a Saturday evening though I understand what the other reviews are saying…read more It's a small business and I can see that they get disorganized. Because their website wasn't working we couldn't reserve for a beginner lesson. But when we showed up we were accommodated. We started with a lesson off to the side and with a closer target, and the instructor was very patient. Then we continued practicing and he moved the targets a little further on our last round. There were a couple kids also practicing on the regular targets. The space isn't that big. They also charge a 3% credit card fee. $45 per person

As a parent who has committed our children to competitive archery for the past few years, I can…read moretell you that SW Archery is a hidden gem as one of the top training studios in the nation. They have sent quite a few of their students to the national team (only the Top 4 qualify!!) and even non-USAT students regularly bring home medals for each division at local, regional, state and national tournaments--ours included. However, bear in mind that because of the immense popularity and demand for the coach (and regular tournaments), parents have to understand the system and put into it as much as they take out. Confirm appointments as the coaches are sometimes attending tournaments. It took some time to navigate but i learned that archery is not an easy or cheap sport if you're looking to go all in and demands mutual parental guidance and support. We started this as a fun hobby but now our family is obsessed with the sport. If you are looking for this level of professional training, I would recommend patience, in-person appointments, and communications when Coach Shin is not in the middle of private lessons and training students for nationals and constant presence to help your child. If you are just doing it for fun or a beginner, SW has now hired Coach Chris who is super friendly, available and accommodating; he is there on specific days, usually Monday, Thursdays, Fridays, and some weekends if we're not at a tournament. Parents are also available to help with some of the basics so feel free to reach out to regulars. Highly recommend!!

What an amazing experience and for only $35 a class is definitely worth it!!…read more We loved Rachel she was a great instructor and was able to help us through all the steps!! It wad our first class and she explained everything in a great way, we enjoyed ourselves and learn a new skill!! The place only takes cash so keep that in mind

Been meaning to come here for years now and did it on a whim on a Friday night. We walked in, and…read morewe were able to book an hour beginner lesson/rental ($35pp, cash only) that was starting in less than 30m. They have a small seating area where you can wait and watch other shoot in the meantime. There's a jacket rack in the hallway and a bathroom available. The staff there was very sweet and welcoming, and our instructor, whose name I didn't catch (tall, long hair), was a great teacher in going through safety and the basics & giving pointers and answering questions! Our lesson just had around 4 people total to begin with, and then 2 joined later, which seemed decent (since you have to wait until the last person clears shooting before we all grab our arrows again). After you're finished, you have the option to take your target sheet with you if you'd like a small momento! It was such a fun experience for me personally and a great date night place. Would definitely do it again and recommend it, especially for anyone who wants to try out archery!

I went to Gotham Archery for their intro class with my husband and had a great experience. Our…read moreinstructor, Robi, was awesome -- super friendly, cracked jokes to keep things fun, but also made sure we understood the basics and took safety seriously. He explained everything clearly: how to stand, hold the bow, aim, and shoot, as well as all the safety rules to follow. During practice, he gave helpful tips on how we could improve. It made the experience fun and engaging. Would recommend for beginners looking to try something new!

This was a date night plan that turned out really great. We took the beginner's class, which is a…read morerequirement before you actually rent a lane. Our instructor, Martin, was funny, informative, and insightful. I learned more about archery in those first 15 minutes than I had in my entire life. He was very directive about what was important to employ in terms of technique, things to look out for (like when retrieving your arrow or if you happen to drop one, and your quill could accidentally become a hazard), and where to keep focus. I think my target speaks volumes for how well they make sure you understand what you're doing. I only wish that I could have taken more pictures and video, but it wasn't clear whether or not we could, and I didn't want to introduce a potential hazard (to them or myself). Great experience. Would love to go back!

Pretty good groupon experience for first time archery. I agree with the other reviews that the…read moreclass size is leaning on the bigger side. I came here on a Saturday afternoon for a 90 minute class, actual shooting time is probably about only 10-15 min total as there are about 12-14 of us so need to share and rotate the targets. Plus there was a regular class right before us that they start only 30 min before us so that means more waiting in between the shooting. The instructors are very skilled however and knew what they were talking about and they take safety very seriously so I felt safe the whole time and didn't have any urges to mess around :-) Location is inside a church in the gymnasium area, if you get lost just ask the people around and they will guide you nicely to the archery area. I had a great time here and is seriously considering coming back again should there be anymore groupon deals~

We used a groupon my husband and I enjoyed our selves we plan to return. I advised the location is…read moreinside a church which is true but, it looks like a big school.

I have had the good fortune to have studied with Sensei Phil Ortiz. He is beyond talented in the…read moreart of budo. If you are looking for an authentic teacher in Kyudo, look no further. Fantastic.

I visit the New York Kyudo Dokokai every time I go to New York. Phil Sensei has been doing kyudo…read morefor over 30 years, plus he continues to study today both kyudo and a variety of martial arts.

Hidden Gems Archery...you have not failed this Yelper…read more I know 3 stars looks bad, but it's not. I just wanted to set the record straight because I have had business owners in the past message me all upset and whatnot. If you've never taken archery lessons before, swing through...this place was A-OK. I thought I was going to have to add the listing to Yelp, but someone did 9 hours prior...small world. And they also used a Groupon. I was originally going to go to the Staten Island based Groupon archery offering since it was 1/2 as much, but since I would have had to pay the toll to get to S.I, I figured it evened out. For 30 minutes, me and the one other guy taking the intro course learned about the methods and safety of archery. And then we put arrows into things for a little under an hour. We got about 4 rounds in I believe and were alternating on the 4 target course (narrow room on the second floor of some building) with a family of 4 who were obviously members and obviously practiced...they were on some Katniss and Legolas type ish. I feel confident picking up a bow and arrow now. Learned a lot from Q and Tyler. Q provided the archery lecture and it felt like a James Bond movie...you know when Q explains the gadgets to Bond. Except our Q was a woman. With a 99.9% safety rating. Ask her where that .1% went. I went to the 12 PM lesson on a weekday and I think the preceding lessons were packed or so I overheard. So I'm glad I chose the first lesson. It's why I chose the first lesson. Next up, fencing! And then ninjitsu.

Sadly I missed the Yelp event, but I did come here for my friend's birthday party recently. We were…read morea large group (at least 20), and the instructors did a nice job staggering our group with safety instructions and prep while a set of tots were taking aim at the targets. Overall, it was a cool experience. We were buddied up and I paired with my friend, who immediately pigeonholed himself as troublemaker/class clown. He got some special attention from the staff and I received a couple of demerits for not following instructions (I'm oblivious, not insubordinate). Yes, friends, I had two of my arrows removed from my quiver at one point, but I couldn't really blame them as I had ample warning. Once I earned my way back into good standing, the arrows were returned. Shooting was fun and pretty straightforward after a few tries. My only criticism is that they should spend a little less time on the prep and let us loose sooner with the bows (time flies pretty quickly when you're shooting arrows). But I get why they over-prepare with the safety lessons.

One of the coolest experiences we've had in sports and just general fun in Manhattan, been coming…read morehere for months now and hope to continue for a good long while. Awesome staff, fun activity, great spot. If it's your first time, you get to do a super-fun introductory class (that's accessible to everyone of all ages and levels of athleticism - including "basically none") that teaches you the basics while also keeping it really entertaining with mini-competitions and such. Definitely a great group activity to try out with friends / family. After doing the intro lesson, you're free to sign up any time afterwards for your own private lane to practice in for 1-2 hours or so (bumping you up from a 5-yard distance from your target to a 10-yard one) - and the staff will keep checking in on you and giving you pointers and suggestions to improve your game. Speaking of which, they're all super friendly and knowledgeable - Nas, Ace, Simon and the rest, all great guys with lots of patience and sunny dispositions. It's roughly $35 for 1 hour of use of the space and to rent out a bow and some arrows (and the extra coaching is free) - a very reasonable deal in NYC. My wife and I have been coming back at least twice a month since the Winter and we've had a blast every visit. Super fun to watch yourself progress and get more and more accurate too. And as an added bonus, it's smack dab in the middle of Chinatown - tons of great spots to eat at around here, after an hour of archery. Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting or living here.

My partner and I did the introductory archery class and we had suchhh an amazing experience! The…read moreclass is an hour long and you can choose from two different bows to practice with. After you complete the introductory course, you're able to rent lanes and equipment for a year after without having to retake the intro class. Shoutout our instructor Ryan for the in depth instructions and attentive tips, he was so friendly and made it a super fun time :D would definitely recommend as an activity to do with a partner, friends, family or even as a solo date!