TRADITIONAL ARCHERY
Purpose of our Traditional Archery Class
Champions Sport Academy’s Youth Traditional Archery Program preserves our cultural heritage and introduces young athletes to historic archery techniques in a safe, structured, and engaging environment.
Participants build focus, discipline, confidence, coordination, patience, respect, and sportsmanship while learning traditional shooting styles under experienced instructors.
No prior experience is required!
Archery Classes (8 lessons per season)
Date: (2026-2027) Days: Sundays
Ages: 10 + years old
Address: Patapsco Middle School Soccer Field
8885 Old Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Fee:
Fall Season I: $160 per person, $280 for two persons,
$380 for three persons
Fall Season II: $120 per person, $210 for two persons,
$280 for three persons
Fall Session I: Sep 12 - Oct 31 (8 sessions)
Fall Session II: Nov 7 - Dec 12 (8 sessions)
Time: 4-5 pm and 5-6 pm
Course Structure:
The courses are taught in small groups, with a maximum of 20 students, so that everyone gets plenty of one-to-one coaching as well as group work. In addition, the courses are designed for beginner and intermediate youth but are also suitable for those looking to return to the sport after a period away.
Course Instruction
- Introduction to equipment and safe handling
- Proper shooting techniques and posture
- Target practice with progressive skill-building
- Cultural and historical aspects of traditional archery
The Course covers:
Equipment will be provided!! But participants are encouraged to bring theirs if they have any!
With a traditional Turkish Bow (recurve bow), you will learn about safety, archery etiquette, basic equipment knowledge, scoring, and shooting at the full outdoor distance of 30-40 yards.
Upon completion of this course, we hope that you will continue to shoot with us on special occasions, such as Nomad Games and international traditional archery competitions around the world.
Having completed this course, you will also be eligible to join any other Archery club in Maryland, USA (Subject to their terms & conditions).