Michael Barton of Houston, Texas, first tried axe throwing five years ago and initially struggled with it. Fast forward to today, Barton is headed back to the World Axe Throwing Championships, alongside his practice partners from Hurling Hatchets. His doubles partners Jorge Sanchez and Chris Kendig have also made significant progress and are feeling confident about their chances at the upcoming championships in Tulsa.
As they prepare for the World Championships, Barton, Sanchez, and Kendig are ready to showcase the skills they have honed over the years and demonstrate their passion for the sport. With determination and focus, they are looking forward to making their mark on the competitive axe throwing scene.
Barton will be competing in both Hatchets and Knives, setting his sights on winning and giving it his all. According to Kendig, the key to throwing an axe with accuracy lies in hard work, practice, and mastering the technique. Barton believes that being a successful axe thrower is more about mental strength and staying calm during competitions.
“You need to be able to stay focused during a competition,” says Barton. “It’s easy to get nervous or anxious when you’re up there throwing.”
But with experience under their belts and plenty of practice time ahead of them, Barton, Sanchez, and Kendig are confident that they can handle any pressure thrown their way at this year’s World Axe Throwing Championships in Tulsa.