FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Believe it or not, axe throwing has been around for a while now and is quite safe. It typically involves throwing an axe at a wood target. The goal is to embed the axe as close to the bullseye as possible.

How does it work?

It’s actually pretty easy to master and involves an axe rotating once fully in the air before hitting its target. Once an overview on proper safety is given, your coach will help you with proper hand/grip placement, throwing motion, and standing distance. Once the basics are demonstrated and acknowledged, you are free to throw.

Yes! We do require you book ahead.

If you have already booked your event and more people want to join (let’s face it, who wouldn’t), please contact us directly so we can determine availability. Please be sure to give us plenty of advance noticed for any changes to your reservation.

Each session is 1.2 hours. Private lesson times vary.

The only requirement for anyone throwing is closed-toe shoes. Comfortable clothing that allows for full range of motion in your arms is recommended.

12 years or older. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Yes, we do have parking available.  Please call ahead to coordinate parking arrangements for larger groups.

Safety is our number one priority! Our coaches will provide orientation prior to your event, and they will stay with you the whole time, ensuring that everyone is complying with safe throwing technique. We have constructed the throwing lanes with safety zones.

Yes! We have made sure our facility is fully ADA compliant. Axe throwing is available for a wide range of people with a variety of abilities!

It’s all in our mission: To provide an exciting new adventure, cause no unnecessary waste in our process, inspire new bladed sports participants through a sharing of our competitive knowledge, experience and passion.

The Virginia Axe Co. is a locally owned, multi-family run facility. We are committed to using regionally repurposed timber cut targets from naturally or already downed trees. Though we may offer different types of target builds, any materials we use are recycled responsibly.

We bring years of real experience to these sports. We didn’t just jump into a new fad and take it corporate. We’ve been competing nationally in the bladed sports arena for years. We are proud to bring our years of award-winning competitive knife and axe throwing experience to the Richmond area community.

We offer light snacks (chips, pretzels) and microwaveable items (like Hot Pockets, mini-pizzas), and non-alcoholic drinks (water, soda, coffee). Please feel free to bring your own food if you’d prefer.  We do not serve alcohol, but you may BYOB after applying for a banquet license through the ABC website. Please let us know if you need assistance with catering options.