Bow Hunting Training 402

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Kyle Knapp

Second in grad work is one of the most important questions we ask as bow hunting trainers: What’s the best way to train? Inside or outside? New or old? Science, technology and machines or nature, bow and body? There are … Continue reading →

Bow Hunting Training…

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Kyle Knapp

Bow Hunting Training may finish with the release of an arrow,
but it begins with a release of the mind.

Bow Hunting Training 401

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Kyle Knapp

Welcome to grad school. BHT 401 is designed for people looking to take bow hunting training to the next level. Strength/endurance, mobility/agility and mental mastery is all a prerequisite and will help propel you into the world of advanced bow hunting training.

Bow Hunting Training 401

BHT 401 Exercises

Bow Work:

Half Bow Flip

Bow Flip

1 1/2 Bow Flip

Half Bow Flip, pause, Half Bow Flip

Bow Flip to Draw

Kick Flip to Draw

Spin, Catch & Draw (both directions)

Ground Work:

Agility Running

Sprint & Draw

Sprint in Draw

High Knee in Draw

Cartwheel, Grab & Draw

Cartwheel Draw

Handspring, Grab & Draw

Handspring & Draw

Kip Up, Grab & Draw

Kip Up & Draw

Distance Jump, Grab & Draw

Tree Work:

Basic Climb

Jump Climb

Tree Pop to Draw

Tree Pop, Roll & Draw

Hang & Draw

Drop & Draw

Hurdle, Grab & Draw

Hurdle Grab to Draw

Hurdle & Draw

Step Jump, Grab & Draw

Step Jump & Draw

Swing, Grab & Draw

Drop, Grab & Draw

Jump & Swing Drop

Jump, Swing Drop & Draw

Jump, Swing Drop w/ Turn & Draw

Stealth Work:

Tree Hiding

Brush Hiding

The goal of BHT 402: Take all the bow hunting strength and movement skills to an advanced/mastery level.

Bow Hunting Training 301

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Kyle Knapp

Moving into upper division or advanced undergraduate work for those looking to explore the deeper realm of bow hunting training. Like mastering any other endeavor, mastering the mind is a prerequisite for mastering the bowed arts. BHT 301 is designed for just that- the mental side of bow hunting training.

Bow Hunting Training 301

Meditation

Visualization (with arrow, no bow)

Bow-Chi
Similar to Tai Chi, feel the flow of the bow and move fluidly, like water.

Push-up to Draw
Push-up to 180 Draw

Arrow Spin

Meditation 2

Visualization 2 (no bow or arrow)

Bow Chi Light
Softer and slower, graceful and calm.

A.B.B.H.T.
In the car, surveying land, sneaking around, at work, drinking coffee, walking in the park, walking to your car, getting out of your car, jumping over your car, in the car again and particularly walking to your car:
Always. Be. Bow. Hunting. Training.

The main goal: strengthen the mind bow connection- become one with the bow.