One of the coolest experiences we've had in sports and just general fun in Manhattan, been coming…read morehere for months now and hope to continue for a good long while. Awesome staff, fun activity, great spot. If it's your first time, you get to do a super-fun introductory class (that's accessible to everyone of all ages and levels of athleticism - including "basically none") that teaches you the basics while also keeping it really entertaining with mini-competitions and such. Definitely a great group activity to try out with friends / family. After doing the intro lesson, you're free to sign up any time afterwards for your own private lane to practice in for 1-2 hours or so (bumping you up from a 5-yard distance from your target to a 10-yard one) - and the staff will keep checking in on you and giving you pointers and suggestions to improve your game. Speaking of which, they're all super friendly and knowledgeable - Nas, Ace, Simon and the rest, all great guys with lots of patience and sunny dispositions. It's roughly $35 for 1 hour of use of the space and to rent out a bow and some arrows (and the extra coaching is free) - a very reasonable deal in NYC. My wife and I have been coming back at least twice a month since the Winter and we've had a blast every visit. Super fun to watch yourself progress and get more and more accurate too. And as an added bonus, it's smack dab in the middle of Chinatown - tons of great spots to eat at around here, after an hour of archery. Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting or living here.

Had the best time at their Intro class-So worth it!! Instructors are super attentive and helpful…read more Class gives you alot of time to practise too. Would defo go back for hourly slots which are very reasonably priced. They have updated and ample equipment. The class makes it super easy to pick up for beginners too. Went their with friends and it was a super fun hangout. They also do parties. Easily accessible by train. Alot of food options around for dinner or lunch. Great for date nights too.

This was a date night plan that turned out really great. We took the beginner's class, which is a…read morerequirement before you actually rent a lane. Our instructor, Martin, was funny, informative, and insightful. I learned more about archery in those first 15 minutes than I had in my entire life. He was very directive about what was important to employ in terms of technique, things to look out for (like when retrieving your arrow or if you happen to drop one, and your quill could accidentally become a hazard), and where to keep focus. I think my target speaks volumes for how well they make sure you understand what you're doing. I only wish that I could have taken more pictures and video, but it wasn't clear whether or not we could, and I didn't want to introduce a potential hazard (to them or myself). Great experience. Would love to go back!

I had my 40th birthday party at Gotham Archery after being inspired by the Olympics and it was THE…read moreBEST! They decorated the space with balloons and confetti, which was a nice touch :) We had two instructors because of the size of our group and they were both AWESOME. They were really patient and helped everyone learn the basics and even improve throughout the course of the 2 hours. After the instruction, they turned on the blacklights and we got competitive and played a few games. Overall, such a great experience; 10 out of 10 would recommend; 5 stars; no notes! Can't wait to go back for a lane rental (this counts as an intro class!).

Hidden Gems Archery...you have not failed this Yelper…read more I know 3 stars looks bad, but it's not. I just wanted to set the record straight because I have had business owners in the past message me all upset and whatnot. If you've never taken archery lessons before, swing through...this place was A-OK. I thought I was going to have to add the listing to Yelp, but someone did 9 hours prior...small world. And they also used a Groupon. I was originally going to go to the Staten Island based Groupon archery offering since it was 1/2 as much, but since I would have had to pay the toll to get to S.I, I figured it evened out. For 30 minutes, me and the one other guy taking the intro course learned about the methods and safety of archery. And then we put arrows into things for a little under an hour. We got about 4 rounds in I believe and were alternating on the 4 target course (narrow room on the second floor of some building) with a family of 4 who were obviously members and obviously practiced...they were on some Katniss and Legolas type ish. I feel confident picking up a bow and arrow now. Learned a lot from Q and Tyler. Q provided the archery lecture and it felt like a James Bond movie...you know when Q explains the gadgets to Bond. Except our Q was a woman. With a 99.9% safety rating. Ask her where that .1% went. I went to the 12 PM lesson on a weekday and I think the preceding lessons were packed or so I overheard. So I'm glad I chose the first lesson. It's why I chose the first lesson. Next up, fencing! And then ninjitsu.

Sadly I missed the Yelp event, but I did come here for my friend's birthday party recently. We were…read morea large group (at least 20), and the instructors did a nice job staggering our group with safety instructions and prep while a set of tots were taking aim at the targets. Overall, it was a cool experience. We were buddied up and I paired with my friend, who immediately pigeonholed himself as troublemaker/class clown. He got some special attention from the staff and I received a couple of demerits for not following instructions (I'm oblivious, not insubordinate). Yes, friends, I had two of my arrows removed from my quiver at one point, but I couldn't really blame them as I had ample warning. Once I earned my way back into good standing, the arrows were returned. Shooting was fun and pretty straightforward after a few tries. My only criticism is that they should spend a little less time on the prep and let us loose sooner with the bows (time flies pretty quickly when you're shooting arrows). But I get why they over-prepare with the safety lessons.

I have had the good fortune to have studied with Sensei Phil Ortiz. He is beyond talented in the…read moreart of budo. If you are looking for an authentic teacher in Kyudo, look no further. Fantastic.

I visit the New York Kyudo Dokokai every time I go to New York. Phil Sensei has been doing kyudo…read morefor over 30 years, plus he continues to study today both kyudo and a variety of martial arts.

What an amazing experience and for only $35 a class is definitely worth it!!…read more We loved Rachel she was a great instructor and was able to help us through all the steps!! It wad our first class and she explained everything in a great way, we enjoyed ourselves and learn a new skill!! The place only takes cash so keep that in mind

Been meaning to come here for years now and did it on a whim on a Friday night. We walked in, and…read morewe were able to book an hour beginner lesson/rental ($35pp, cash only) that was starting in less than 30m. They have a small seating area where you can wait and watch other shoot in the meantime. There's a jacket rack in the hallway and a bathroom available. The staff there was very sweet and welcoming, and our instructor, whose name I didn't catch (tall, long hair), was a great teacher in going through safety and the basics & giving pointers and answering questions! Our lesson just had around 4 people total to begin with, and then 2 joined later, which seemed decent (since you have to wait until the last person clears shooting before we all grab our arrows again). After you're finished, you have the option to take your target sheet with you if you'd like a small momento! It was such a fun experience for me personally and a great date night place. Would definitely do it again and recommend it, especially for anyone who wants to try out archery!

Wonderful place full of positive energy. A family run the business with passion & want you to learn…read morearchery instead of pushy salesman to purchase expensive equipments. Excellent vibe make my teen devoted as a lifetime sport. 2 thumbs Coach is also super

They have moved couple times but this is so far the biggest place…read more Will was our instructor today. He did a great job to help us. Couple of my friends were first timers and they all had fun. Highly recommend!

Tried archery again for the first time in almost 10 years. So I was basically new remember nothing…read more I had an awesome time at Jersey City Archery! David was my instructor, and he was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience really fun. He broke things down in a way that was easy to understand and gave great feedback without making it feel intimidating. Can't wait to come back.

Can I just say, that you feel like Katniss Everdeen here haha. The instructors are very thorough…read morewith safety as well as instructions on how to use the bow. First timers the price is $30 while returning is $18. I highly suggest calling ahead and booking a time slot as space is limited. With that being said, although they have a sign-up/roster limit in place, I still felt like I was standing pretty close to the person next to me shooting. Luckily, it was just my friend but I could no imagine if it was a stranger. This place is byob and you can bring food. We did this but I honestly wouldn't do it again lol. Since you're on a time crunch you barely have time to sit down and drink or eat. I'm knocking off one star because I did not see them sanitize the bows, arrows, or tables in between my session and the session after mine. Be sure to wash your hands! Definitely will be returning to do some archery again.

I don't live near here and getting here is tough. But I wouldn't go anywhere else. They are the…read moremost knowledgeable. Friendly. Supportive. And above all customer focused. New to archery it is overwhelming and these guys make me want to do more and more. After buying a new bow I had to come back for service. They helped me right away and made my bow better than it was before. Is there a 6 star option?

Easy instructions, safe and clean environment. Great place for people walking straight of the…read morestreet and shooting for the first time.