From Struggles to Success: Michael Barton’s Journey in Axe Throwing
Michael Barton of Houston, Texas first tried axe throwing five years ago and initially struggled with it. Today, Barton is headed back to the World Axe Throwing Championships alongside his practice partners from Hurling Hatchets. Barton’s 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.
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.
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.
In previous years of competing in this sport Barton has had trouble mastering it but now he is heading back with confidence after improving his technique through hard work and practice.
According to Sanchez and Kendig, practicing regularly has been critical in achieving success in axe throwing. They believe that consistency is key when it comes to mastering this unique skill set.
Barton agrees with them wholeheartedly. He says that he spent countless hours practicing different techniques until he was able to find what worked best for him.
With their dedication to training and improvement, these three competitors are well-positioned to make a lasting impact on the world of axe throwing. As they continue to hone their skills, fans can expect nothing but greatness from them at future competitions.