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    Woods Archery Range

    4.8 (193 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    MarVy S.

    If you've been curious and interested in archery; give this place a try! The staff is fantastic, and the vibe is casual. Other than archery lessons, they also sell a lot of equipments. It is indoor and can only fit eight people at a time but for bigger events they have additional space in the back. If there are eight people shooting, there is a little wiggle room. ::Experiance:: We were paired up with Instructor Don. He measured our arms to see which Finger Tab and Arm Guard would fit. Then we got our bow, and arrows. I was a bit nervous at first, but eventually got more comfortable. Don taught us very thoroughly. He was friendly and funny! When our form, stance, and grip was not right, he pointed it out and helped correct it. Don also told us which eye to aim with and showed us how to have a telescopic sight. We were not able to hold the bow steady at first, but the more we practiced, our aim got better. Not knowing where to look at the target, Don used a happy face squishy to guide us; it worked!! For our first time, I think we did well, and it's all THANKS to DON!! We enjoyed our lesson so much we ended up staying for another hour. ::Customer Service:: I made the appointment with Jeff; he was friendly. Scheduling the archery lesson with Jeff was easy. Ed welcomed us when we walked in. After we signed the form and paid, he introduced us to Don. ::Highlight:: -DON!! Learning archery with Don was fun. He was patient, helpful, and knowledgeable. Don is a great instructor. -Ed and Don provided amazing customer service. ​ ::Tips:: -Call to schedule a lesson. -There are equipment package deals on their website. ::M's Notes:: -Street Parking -Parking in the back

    Shenanigans during the lesson!
    Dora H.

    Woods Archery Range at the Crossbow Store is located down on Santa Anita, you will find it amongst a row of warehouses. Luckily their sign is quite large, so you can easily find your target! Parking right behind the facility, and plenty of street parking should you have trouble out back, which probably will never happen! The storekeeper was very friendly and greeted us and welcomed us to his store with much enthusiasm! He got us checked in, and we got right to it. It's a small group lesson, so it feels very intimate, my instructor Don showed up a bit later to the party, but he made quite the entrance. As he bursts through the doors and walked up to us, he showed us the way of the bow. After a few practice shots, he provides you with tips so that you can compensate for different factors based on your form and stance. As long as you are shooting the exact same way, you will eventually be a bullseye machine! But, Don also says that if you hit the red or yellow part of the target, it means that "you're gonna eat!". I think it's a great venue for beginners especially since the lessons are so small. You have more time with the instructors, and the controlled environment allows you to build a solid foundation to practice in. Everyone was great, and I would probably come back to try and shoot a compound bow sometime in the future. Had a great time, and found that the hour went by very fast! Their store seems well furnished with both types of bows, and everyone knows the equipment very well. If you have any questions, I believe that this is a proper place to purchase your first bow! (Oh! And if you are attending the lesson, do not forget to eat before you come, apparently it can effect your overall performance in the long run!)

    First archery lesson with instructor Laurence
    Nita K.

    This place is awesome!! I called the morning of to see if they could get me and my friend in for an appointment that night. Ed was so kind to squeeze us in that day even though there was still another group. Upon arriving, Ed greeted us and made us feel very comfortable seeing it was our first archery lesson. We were paired up with instructor Laurence, who also assists the USA Olympic coach. He was super nice and patient and taught us proper technique. He also went into thorough explanation of why we hold the bow and nock the arrow specific ways. Laurence was a great instructor who is very technical and made our archery lesson super fun! I'll definitely be going back. Can't wait for their new location to open!

    The range
    Christy Q.

    First off, the staff here are super chill and friendly!! I called and the person I spoke to was extremely welcoming! Scheduling an appointment was not hard. Usually at the end of the summer, there are more openings, so it was really easy. I was able to make an appointment for the next day after work from 6-7. Yes, they open until 8 I believe, so you could definitely try to make it after that work schedule and shoot some arrows! I bought a Groupon for two people ($25) for a one-hour lesson. I also realized they also have the deal on their website, so I didn't exactly have to get it on Groupon. It doesn't really matter, but definitely check out both since the deals probably will change! This is my second time doing archery and my first experience was somewhere else and it was meh. Here at The Crossbow Store, the staff really take care of you! The instructor helps you with the gear in the beginning. After you've settled, they help you with your form. We had Grace as our instructor. She's great and resourceful (she said she's been doing archery for over 10 years) when it came to teaching us. Parking is also another great factor here. There's a parking lot, where you sort of enter at the side of the building. There's also parking on the street! I will definitely be back and you should definitely check them out!

    Bigger range
    Scott T.

    Staff is friendly as ever. Range fee has gone up to $20 per day or $50 per month. They finally have a target on wheels so that it can be brought closer to the firing line. And bring your own bow stand. Would be nice if they had more tables to setup and a tool station for adjustments.

    Connie L.

    It was our first time here since our little ones (12 yrs old) wanted to try archery for the longest time and we found this place through Goupons. We are glad that we did. It was a great experience and instructor Don was very patient & helpful. He answered all our questions & he made the lesson very fun. And yes, we are definitely coming back!! And our 12 yrs old wanted to get his own bows & arrows already :8)

    Junting L.

    Best archery store closest to DTLA. Very helpful stuff members. They have a reasonable collection of everything, and some of them are not listed on the website, so make sure you ask! And you won't be disappointed.

    Christina C.

    Came here for a birthday party for a group of 10 of us and we had Ed and Don helping us shoot (some of us for the first time). They were funny and patient with us and gave us all individual tips on how to shoot at our best. There was a table to put the pizza we ordered so it was perfect for a larger group. We will definitely be back!

    Karina G.

    Hands down a fun time! It was my first archery experience and Ed was a remarkable instructor. He was very accommodating, patient and funny too! This is a great destination for groups, couples or just on your own.

    Kayceeann R.

    Ed was very friendly and helpful. First he did a quick tour around the place. then he got us hand guards and explained everything very carefully. He took his time to show my husband and I Individually how to use the bow. He is a great teacher. Luckily I didn't hit anything outside of the target. It takes a few rounds before getting use to it. He even let us shoot from the 20 yard range towards the end of our session.

    2 friends pulling out their arrows after shooting
    Kelly W.

    Second time coming for a lesson with my group of friends. Don's an awesome instructor. If you're a beginner they're very patient. He and Ruben will give you pointers when you need it. Everyone here is very friendly, chill, and easy to talk to. They will help you with any questions you have. Highly recommended to take a lesson!

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    Great experience here, the trainer Don was great, funny and nice. Ed was also very helpful.

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    Great time here, they teach you really well how to hold the bow and shoot. Very fun people working there and is a great place to go.

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    Just did the 1 hour lesson and really enjoyed it! Good staff, good selection, good times! Don and Ed took good care of us!

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    Really amazing place!! First time arrow shooting, Jack was so nice, giving great instructions. The place was cozy. Fell in love!~~

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    Ask the Community - Woods Archery Range

    Are we able to shoot crossbows here?

    The only crossbow shooting that is allowed is for a safety course that we include with the purchase of any crossbow.

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    Our lesson was with Don, who was very friendly, informative, and went out of his way to to make our lesson amazing!

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