Knife Throwing 101
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Thanks for your interest in knife throwing. Morgan and John have passed the knives over to a new instructor...who happens to be Dabble's CEO! You can find his class listing here.
An art, skill, and sport, knife-throwing is a satisfying hobby and physical activity. Body position, aim, and muscle memory all play a part in a successful throw.
2-3 throwing techniques will be taught - with demonstration and practice throws for each. We'll end with a game or free-style throwing. This class aims to create a novice to intermediate knife-thrower. By learning and understanding different principles, movements, and techniques, the artist will have a foundation in which to grow.
Class notes: This is also an outdoor event-- light rain or shine, so dress accordingly. Some classes may be cancelled due to storms, so please be prepared to pick another date if the weather is not in our favor.
If the class is sold out, keep checking back! We run classes every other Saturday for days warmer than 40 degrees!
We are available to host private classes, which are great for large groups, birthday parties, team-building, etc.
Closed-toe shoes
All ages welcome
We have the knives you need, but you are welcome to bring your own. Feel free to BYOB for after class.
Cancellation Policy
Knife-throwing 101 is co-taught by John Burkholder and Morgan Martinson. They've been throwing together for about a year, including several all-nighters. Successful thrown items include sharpened buttered knives, chef's knives, balanced knives, weighted-knifes, hatchets, tomahawks, and screw-drivers.
Very funny.
Very funny.
absolutely amazing class. You see the progress right away. Morgan is a great teacher who is intuitive and patient. The atmosphere is super friendly and you feel relaxed and welcome. Thank you sooooo much!
absolutely amazing class. You see the progress right away. Morgan is a great teacher who is intuitive and patient. The atmosphere is super friendly and you feel relaxed and welcome. Thank you sooooo much!
It was a great experience to try something new and I loved that this is a class of something that most people do not try.
It was a great experience to try something new and I loved that this is a class of something that most people do not try.
Morgan was an excellent teacher. I am sorely lacking in the hand-eye coordination department and so my only real goal going into this was to be able to hit the target ONCE. By the end of the class, I was getting three in a row on target. The knife throwing class is in an alley behind a big converted warehouse with various targets set up and a giant bonfire. It is a very casual and fun environment. Make sure to bring some beers and be ready to have a relaxing and entertaining time!
Morgan was an excellent teacher. I am sorely lacking in the hand-eye coordination department and so my only real goal going into this was to be able to hit the target ONCE. By the end of the class, I was getting three in a row on target. The knife throwing class is in an alley behind a big converted warehouse with various targets set up and a giant bonfire. It is a very casual and fun environment. Make sure to bring some beers and be ready to have a relaxing and entertaining time!
What a fun class! Great instruction within a relaxed atmosphere... with a fire to keep the class warm, too. A unique way to spend a Saturday. Definitely recommend this class!
What a fun class! Great instruction within a relaxed atmosphere... with a fire to keep the class warm, too. A unique way to spend a Saturday. Definitely recommend this class!
I've been meaning to take this class for sometime - so glad I got it in before it got too cold. This was the perfect "casual" class as in we learned a lot and had fun doing it. Would totally do it again!
I've been meaning to take this class for sometime - so glad I got it in before it got too cold. This was the perfect "casual" class as in we learned a lot and had fun doing it. Would totally do it again!
This was my first adventure in my resolution to try something new every month; and it was a GREAT beginning. Morgan and John were excellent teachers. They gave each student personal attention, were encouraging throughout the entire session and and quick to praise my few successes. I would recommend this class to anyone and may try it again myself.
This was my first adventure in my resolution to try something new every month; and it was a GREAT beginning. Morgan and John were excellent teachers. They gave each student personal attention, were encouraging throughout the entire session and and quick to praise my few successes. I would recommend this class to anyone and may try it again myself.
SO MUCH FUN! Unlike any other class I've been to, and would DEFINITELY do it again! Liked it so much that I immediately went home and looked up buying some throwing knives of my own, and then tried to convince every person I know to sign up to take the next knife throwing class with me. Extra fun if a bunch of friends go together and it's basically a private session for your group. If you're even wondered about maybe taking this class - DO IT!
SO MUCH FUN! Unlike any other class I've been to, and would DEFINITELY do it again! Liked it so much that I immediately went home and looked up buying some throwing knives of my own, and then tried to convince every person I know to sign up to take the next knife throwing class with me. Extra fun if a bunch of friends go together and it's basically a private session for your group. If you're even wondered about maybe taking this class - DO IT!
This class was a lot of fun, I mean, how could it not be?
This class was a lot of fun, I mean, how could it not be?
Didn't tell my husband what we were doing for his birthday last Saturday - just packed a cooler with beer, told him to wear sneakers and drove him to an alley on the west side. When I told him why we were there, he replied, " ... and we brought *beer*?" Yeah. We did. Why wouldn't we drink while hurling knives around? Had a great time - the teachers were great, and the whole group was a lot of fun. Would love to throw more knives.
Didn't tell my husband what we were doing for his birthday last Saturday - just packed a cooler with beer, told him to wear sneakers and drove him to an alley on the west side. When I told him why we were there, he replied, " ... and we brought *beer*?" Yeah. We did. Why wouldn't we drink while hurling knives around? Had a great time - the teachers were great, and the whole group was a lot of fun. Would love to throw more knives.
Are we drinking in an alley while throwing knives next to a bonfire? Yes, yes we are.
My husband and I now throw any knife we can get our hands on. I'm pretty sure we've ruined all the knives in his parent's house.
This class is a blast. They are serious about the closed toe shoe thing--wear some. Have fun!
Are we drinking in an alley while throwing knives next to a bonfire? Yes, yes we are.
My husband and I now throw any knife we can get our hands on. I'm pretty sure we've ruined all the knives in his parent's house.
This class is a blast. They are serious about the closed toe shoe thing--wear some. Have fun!
This was an amazing class. The teaching was great and the time flew by fast. I learned a lot and will definitely come back again. :) Thank you!!!
This was an amazing class. The teaching was great and the time flew by fast. I learned a lot and will definitely come back again. :) Thank you!!!
I had never heard of a knife throwing class before, so when I was browsing Dabble for the first time ever, I came across this class, and thought, 'Wow, How unique!' It was amazing, I loved this class, I have told all my friends about my experience and have encourage others to look into it, I'd take this class again that's how fun I thought it was, and I want to get better at knife throwing...for some reason. Morgan and John are so laid back and patient and really take the time to explain, demonstrate, and assist each individual with their technique.
Wonderful class, thank you!
I had never heard of a knife throwing class before, so when I was browsing Dabble for the first time ever, I came across this class, and thought, 'Wow, How unique!' It was amazing, I loved this class, I have told all my friends about my experience and have encourage others to look into it, I'd take this class again that's how fun I thought it was, and I want to get better at knife throwing...for some reason. Morgan and John are so laid back and patient and really take the time to explain, demonstrate, and assist each individual with their technique.
Wonderful class, thank you!
Both teachers were great very relaxed environment. We had an awesome time!!
Both teachers were great very relaxed environment. We had an awesome time!!
This class was very fun! I enjoyed the laid back atmosphere. Morgan was a fantastic teacher - she explains technique in understandable terms and gives you time to practice. She was attentive during the whole class to each person and gave tips/feedback actively. I would definitely recommend this class :-)
This class was very fun! I enjoyed the laid back atmosphere. Morgan was a fantastic teacher - she explains technique in understandable terms and gives you time to practice. She was attentive during the whole class to each person and gave tips/feedback actively. I would definitely recommend this class :-)
I searched all over the internet to find a knife throwing class without success, until a friend recommended dabble.co. It was fantastic! I haven't had so much fun learning a new skill in ages! The instructors were friendly, relaxed and patient. The class size was perfect and I trult enjoyed meeting my fellow participants. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning more about this skill!
I searched all over the internet to find a knife throwing class without success, until a friend recommended dabble.co. It was fantastic! I haven't had so much fun learning a new skill in ages! The instructors were friendly, relaxed and patient. The class size was perfect and I trult enjoyed meeting my fellow participants. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning more about this skill!
THIS CLASS WAS AWESOME! I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend, and we had SO. MUCH. FUN! Morgan and Jon were such great teachers and really helped you learn how to throw. They were patient and so sweet- couldn't have asked for better teachers! It was a cooler night, and there was a fire going which added to the atmosphere. Although it feels a little sketchy walking up, the people in the class were great and we ended up laughing and having fun the whole time! You learn different techniques, and threw with different knives. I'm telling all my friends to sign up! Totally worth the money!
THIS CLASS WAS AWESOME! I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend, and we had SO. MUCH. FUN! Morgan and Jon were such great teachers and really helped you learn how to throw. They were patient and so sweet- couldn't have asked for better teachers! It was a cooler night, and there was a fire going which added to the atmosphere. Although it feels a little sketchy walking up, the people in the class were great and we ended up laughing and having fun the whole time! You learn different techniques, and threw with different knives. I'm telling all my friends to sign up! Totally worth the money!
I can't say enough good things about these two. First - byob knife throwing in an alley on the west side sounds a little wild - BUT it is so much fun. Everyone in our group had at least one great throw before the end of the session. John and Morgan are super patient. Two thumbs up.
I can't say enough good things about these two. First - byob knife throwing in an alley on the west side sounds a little wild - BUT it is so much fun. Everyone in our group had at least one great throw before the end of the session. John and Morgan are super patient. Two thumbs up.
Jon and Megan are really great. It was an awesome class, lots of fun. Who knew throwing knives was such a skill? We definitely want to continue doing it, and would love to continue with their instruction. Really chill atmosphere, and felt like we could really take the time to just practice and get feedback.
Jon and Megan are really great. It was an awesome class, lots of fun. Who knew throwing knives was such a skill? We definitely want to continue doing it, and would love to continue with their instruction. Really chill atmosphere, and felt like we could really take the time to just practice and get feedback.
Loved this class and plan on attending again. Great class. Very relaxed and no pressure from the teachers. They gave a quick and informative introduction, then lots of practice time. Individualized attention on form and technique was given in a comfortable and supportive manner.
Loved this class and plan on attending again. Great class. Very relaxed and no pressure from the teachers. They gave a quick and informative introduction, then lots of practice time. Individualized attention on form and technique was given in a comfortable and supportive manner.
Amazing time! John and Morgan are great teachers and give every person individual attention and pointers. Exactly as fun as the title suggests.
Amazing time! John and Morgan are great teachers and give every person individual attention and pointers. Exactly as fun as the title suggests.
It was really fun! A great group of teachers who were patient and really thoughtful about instruction. Definitely would go again & recommend to friends!
It was really fun! A great group of teachers who were patient and really thoughtful about instruction. Definitely would go again & recommend to friends!
Awesome, awesome time! Really chill experience, very comfortable, and you just take the class at your own pace. Not highly structured, just what you make of it. Some people chose to just have fun, others (like myself) were more serious about it and were able to move at a faster learning pace. Definitely would like to do this again!
Awesome, awesome time! Really chill experience, very comfortable, and you just take the class at your own pace. Not highly structured, just what you make of it. Some people chose to just have fun, others (like myself) were more serious about it and were able to move at a faster learning pace. Definitely would like to do this again!
A fun evening learning a new skill. It really felt like being a kid again with the set-up in the alley, and the open bonfire running, and the makeshift targets. Instruction was first class, and the class really delivered on my expectations of something fun and different for a night out.
A fun evening learning a new skill. It really felt like being a kid again with the set-up in the alley, and the open bonfire running, and the makeshift targets. Instruction was first class, and the class really delivered on my expectations of something fun and different for a night out.
Great fun, I went with my adult son; doesn't every mom take her son to a knife throwing class? If not they should! Teachers both get an A plus, they made sure everyone had one on one attention, gave great feedback and were very charming. Maybe they need to teach a class on teaching! I want to go again.
Great fun, I went with my adult son; doesn't every mom take her son to a knife throwing class? If not they should! Teachers both get an A plus, they made sure everyone had one on one attention, gave great feedback and were very charming. Maybe they need to teach a class on teaching! I want to go again.
Absolutely worth it! I had so much fun and I want to go back! This was something I've wanted to do for a while and it was worth the wait!
Absolutely worth it! I had so much fun and I want to go back! This was something I've wanted to do for a while and it was worth the wait!
Had a blast and the instructors were fun and accommodating. Walked out feeling like a pro.
Had a blast and the instructors were fun and accommodating. Walked out feeling like a pro.
This class was a ton of fun! Both the instructors were very helpful while making the whole process entertaining. We were able to learn a couple different throwing techniques in smaller groups and had plenty of time to practice. Nothing beats a BYOB knife throwing class and a bonfire in a Chicago alley. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone wanting to try something different.
This class was a ton of fun! Both the instructors were very helpful while making the whole process entertaining. We were able to learn a couple different throwing techniques in smaller groups and had plenty of time to practice. Nothing beats a BYOB knife throwing class and a bonfire in a Chicago alley. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone wanting to try something different.
The class was great! The instructors started with a demo of a basic throw, then we split up into groups to practice. The groups were small enough (3-4 people) that you got a lot of time throwing. The instructors then came around and offered critiques and then demonstrated different types of throws. Overall a really awesome experience - I'd highly recommend this class!!
The class was great! The instructors started with a demo of a basic throw, then we split up into groups to practice. The groups were small enough (3-4 people) that you got a lot of time throwing. The instructors then came around and offered critiques and then demonstrated different types of throws. Overall a really awesome experience - I'd highly recommend this class!!
This was a fantastic class! I had a great time and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to try something different! Morgan was great and very approachable for feedback and ideas on improving!
This was a fantastic class! I had a great time and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to try something different! Morgan was great and very approachable for feedback and ideas on improving!
This class was a riot. I had so much fun.
This class was a riot. I had so much fun.
Super fun; very laid back intro to knife throwing. Instructors were great!
Super fun; very laid back intro to knife throwing. Instructors were great!
Very fun class in a fun environment. Knife throwing was a cool skill to learn, and because we happened to have a smaller class size than usual that day, we got to learn and try several different throws (which was nice if we weren't as successful at one). I would definitely recommend this class to my friends.
Very fun class in a fun environment. Knife throwing was a cool skill to learn, and because we happened to have a smaller class size than usual that day, we got to learn and try several different throws (which was nice if we weren't as successful at one). I would definitely recommend this class to my friends.
Awesome experience! The course introduced multiple knife throwing techniques and the teachers are awesome people
Awesome experience! The course introduced multiple knife throwing techniques and the teachers are awesome people
What a unique class! Plus I got to have a lot of chances to throw!
What a unique class! Plus I got to have a lot of chances to throw!
Great teachers and great time!
Great teachers and great time!
Was such a fun experience, I immediately want to sign up for it again! Highly recommend taking this class.
Was such a fun experience, I immediately want to sign up for it again! Highly recommend taking this class.
Fun and interactive. Close to green line. Good times.
Fun and interactive. Close to green line. Good times.
Had a great time. Plenty of drinks, good people and instruction.
Had a great time. Plenty of drinks, good people and instruction.
I had a good time. Very laid back environment.
I had a good time. Very laid back environment.
Such a fun evening! The instructors were incredibly welcoming and patient, and there was plenty of time to try out the different techniques. I'd love to do it again!
Such a fun evening! The instructors were incredibly welcoming and patient, and there was plenty of time to try out the different techniques. I'd love to do it again!
This was a really relaxed and fun experience! Recommended. I was able to stick a knife for all three throws we learned. Felt like hanging out with buds, drinking some beers and having fun. Thanks!
This was a really relaxed and fun experience! Recommended. I was able to stick a knife for all three throws we learned. Felt like hanging out with buds, drinking some beers and having fun. Thanks!
Had a blast during this class! Good instruction and lots of time to practice. I think I found a new hobby!
Had a blast during this class! Good instruction and lots of time to practice. I think I found a new hobby!
Once I got the rhythm of it, I was throwing knives like I was Black Mamba. Yup, feeling pretty awesome right now
Once I got the rhythm of it, I was throwing knives like I was Black Mamba. Yup, feeling pretty awesome right now
Class was awesome! I learned 3 throws. The instructors were great. The solid, beautiful sound of a knife plunking into a wood target still resonates in my mind. I'm off hunting wild boar and grisly bear with the swiss army knife I got for Christmas. Wish me luck!
Class was awesome! I learned 3 throws. The instructors were great. The solid, beautiful sound of a knife plunking into a wood target still resonates in my mind. I'm off hunting wild boar and grisly bear with the swiss army knife I got for Christmas. Wish me luck!
The class was great! Morgan was awesome instructor, learned 3 different throwing techniques, and just had a lot of fun. I'd definitely take it again.
The class was great! Morgan was awesome instructor, learned 3 different throwing techniques, and just had a lot of fun. I'd definitely take it again.
The teachers were positive, upbeat and easy to communicate with.
The teachers were positive, upbeat and easy to communicate with.