I was hoping I didn’t have to make this post as it may seem like complaining, but we’ve received numerous complaints in the past week, so I needed to clarify some things. I also want to explain the reason why we do some of the things we do. What’s Going On? We are a family owned and operated small business. Over the past few weeks, each member of our team has been affected by a medical emergency, or a family’s medical emergency. This has caused their availability to work to be reduced. At Total Axe, we allow for unlimited time off, especially when it comes to medical issues and family issues ..read more

Axe throwing has evolved from a rustic lumberjack tradition to a modern-day recreational phenomenon. Beyond casual outings with friends, there’s a growing trend that takes this exhilarating activity to the next level – axe throwing leagues. In this post, we’ll delve into the world of axe throwing leagues, exploring the reasons why you should join one. The Rise of Axe Throwing Leagues Axe throwing leagues have gained popularity as a competitive and social outlet for enthusiasts. These leagues typically operate similarly to other sports leagues, with scheduled competitions, team events, and even ..read more

Axe throwing has become an exhilarating and unconventional way for individuals to unwind and showcase their inner warrior. If you’re intrigued by the idea of hurling axes at a target, you’re not alone. Many people are curious about the cost of axe throwing in their area, and in this blog post, we’ll explore the thrilling world of axe throwing and what you can expect in terms of pricing. The Rise of Axe Throwing Axe throwing has evolved from a niche activity to a mainstream form of entertainment. Originating from lumberjack competitions, it has now become a popular social activity for friends ..read more

As 2023 winds down, we’re coming to the end of the Player of the Year Race. With only a tournament or two left, along with some league finals, Lucas Johnson looks to be the overwhelming favorite to finish as the year’s number 1. We’ve got a little treat for everyone who participated. We’ve got a list of every match you’ve played this year, listed in order. Just search for your name and see every match, every opponent, and how it affected your rating. There’s still time left to get your name on the board. You can submit any bracket from the past 30 days with 8 or more people at https://totalax ..read more

For the past five months, we’ve been meticulously developing a ranking system for the Player of the Year. This system is open to everyone. Axe throwers from any organization are welcome to submit their results. Our unique formula uses this information to rank players based solely on head-to-head tournament outcomes. We then fed these statistics into our AI platform Dazzling Machine of Absurdity and Comedy (DMAC for short) to generate predictions for the 2023 IATC champion. We ran into some hurdles, like Vin Crescenzo having a very high overall rating, but a somewhat lower Green Rating due to h ..read more

Almost 4 years ago, I decided to offer a $5,000 bonus (which later grew to $10,000) to any thrower that won the IATC after qualifying through Total Axe and representing us in Toronto. After joking with Mark Davis and several good throwers, we decided to try letting anyone qualify at our venue by hosting an entire league in a day. Thus, the Axe Marathon was born. In that time, dozens of venues have repeated the feat, many in their own way. Chopper’s Hatchet House even held the Ironman Marathon – two marathons at the same time. Even from the beginning, Jon Miller joked that if you could throw a ..read more

Once again, the topic of ear plugs and ear buds has been raised in the community. As I dug through previous posts and responses in several Facebook groups, it was alarming how many people responded with “we play our music LOUD” or “get over it, it’s not golf.” I was a bit relieved when I sorted by date and realized that this opinion is dying out, though not quick enough. Let’s agree before we disagree A disability is “a physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities.” I don’t know if you’ve looked around, especially at league night, but we are all bui ..read more

We’re a little more than two months into the 2023 Player of the Year Race. So far, it’s been exciting with Cooper Rogers going undefeated until just this past week. Stormy Stormerson taking home wins in nearly every league, losing only to Cooper (the first time) and “Highlander” Doug George in the second finals of a WATL league. Joey the Hat is in the same boat, taking home three league championships in one week at Chopper’s Hatchet House. Mike Philabaum, Vin Crescenzo, Colby Dean and Vail Cook have all taken home big wins at WATL events. Nick Kolomyja is continuing to piece together wins even ..read more

I talked to everyone last night during our end of the year party. I didn’t want to cry again while reading what I wrote, so I promised I would post what I wrote. Some more was improvised in the moment, but this is the general sentiment. I want to thank everyone for another year here at Total. By the fact that you may have finally gotten the shirts I told you I’d definitely get about 4 months ago, you can see that everything is going as planned (HA!). This has definitely been one of the longest and hardest years of my life. We’ve changed a lot around here and I still haven’t even finished every ..read more

Is it Rander? Is it Cycon? Is it you? We’re going to find out in 2023. We’re hosting a unified axe rating leaderboard to determine the best hatchet thrower around. Why do you care? We’re offering $1,400 in prize money to the top 10 players, and an invitational tournament at the end of the year. Who is eligible? Everyone! Anyone, at any venue, playing in a sanctioned hatchet league with 12 or more throwers, or a tournament with 16 or more throwers in 2023 is eligible. All you have to do is send a screenshot of the entire bracket to us. We’ll enter the results into our ranking system and that’s ..read more