Wonderful place full of positive energy. A family run the business with passion & want you to learn…read morearchery instead of pushy salesman to purchase expensive equipments. Excellent vibe make my teen devoted as a lifetime sport. 2 thumbs Coach is also super

They have moved couple times but this is so far the biggest place…read more Will was our instructor today. He did a great job to help us. Couple of my friends were first timers and they all had fun. Highly recommend!

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 took my archery intro class here with Robi, and loved it so much I've been coming here often for…read morethe past month for lane rentals. The staff here are super helpful in terms of pointing out where improvement could be made. Martin, who frequently gives me feedback and answers every question I have, recently recommended that I take the Olympic recurve intermediate class. The class was very thorough, and Martin made sure to cover the fundamentals necessary to transition from a beginner to an intermediate level. During the hour, we worked on refining my under-chin anchor, improving my posture and alignment, developing my follow-through, and introducing me to a more advanced setup. Every adjustment was made with a detailed explanation as to how they improve accuracy and consistency. Throughout the class, Martin gave me advice that improved the mental and physical aspects of my shooting. Afterward, we discussed purchasing my first recurve setup from the ProShop, and he gave thoughtful advice on selecting each component of my kit so it was practical and stayed within my budget. Cannot recommend this archery studio enough for its helpful staff that care about helping you improve

This is a great place for archery! I took an introductory class (1 hour) here and had a great time…read more The instructor spoke a bit too fast so make sure you listen carefully. The class starts off with the instructor explaining a lot of basics about archery followed by several practice rounds. Each round the instructor introduces a new point or two to be mindful of which is very helpful. They walk around to make sure you're doing everything correctly and guide you throughout. The class ends with a few competitive games which is nice, and the prize is a free hour of archery for your next visit. Would highly recommend the intro class if you're a beginner. Staff are very friendly and helpful! They stop and help you to give you pointers. One of the staff members was making sarcastic remarks under her breath about some beginners who were practicing which I found very unprofessional and disrespectful, but other than that, all of the other staff members were very friendly and helpful. To rent a lane for one hour, it's $18 plus $15 for all-day equipment rental. Overall, I would highly recommend this place for archery!

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.

I've been twice now. Last year when a friend flew in from Cali and I needed to do the NYC Host…read morething. This summer he and I were joined by a friend of his. The friend of my friend had some last minute scheduling problems, and they accommodated us very promptly. Keep in mind that this was still two days in advance. Both of the times that I went the instructors were very helpful and informative. There were lots of moments to chuckle at little jokes they made to lighten the mood and help people relax. They had games at the end of each training. As we shot the trainers assessed our performance only to help make slight adjustments that always made improvements.

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.

We came here for a quick visit as my husband needed his arrows cut. We've been going here for years…read morenow for bow services. This year we noticed improvements in the shop and the selection of bows have upgraded. We recommend this shop for all your archery needs if you are in the Union county or near townships.

Dominick was a true professional and as friendly as a person could be. Was patient about my…read moreinexperience and taught me a lot. I will be back to him for any of my archery needs.