Went in with my teen daughter knowing nothing. They were so helpful and a joy to talk to. I loved…read morehow they didn't look down on us because of being new to archery. Lots to choose from but they helped us know what to get and even have starter packages to get you everything you need. Yes a bit pricy but price is worth the hands on and custom size selection. My daughter being on the smaller size could find a bow that suits her and is comfortable for her. Highly recommend talking to one of the guys.

If you want cheap, it might not be a good fit, but if you're passionate about archery and you want…read morethe best equipment from industry experts, Fox Valley Archery is your only option in the Midwest. The owner (Pete Mull) will recommend what's best for you, even if that means less money for him. If you're looking for honesty, integrity, respect (so long as it's mutual)... FVA is the place for all things archery.

I had so much fuuuuun!!!!!!!!! Archery is harder than it looks and I guess I will never survive…read morehunger games. Hehe :) Here's why this place gets 5 stars: 1. Free parking!! ( although I guess it gets pretty crowded because by the time we were done and out people were waiting for Parking spaces) 2. Friendly friendly staff! They were so patient and funny and eager to answer any questions. They greet u by the door with a welcoming "hello!". 3. Affordable. $27/ person if 5 or more people in a group and $35/ person if 4 or less people. (Not sure if these prices are higher for a party because some of the other reviews say different.) 4. Have fun!! That's one of their biggest rules! 5. We got to keep out bullseye sheet thingy! -like others have said its in a warehouse-type building and u have to ring bell to get in. It's located right next to a puppy food store. (I don't have a pet but I suggest checking it out after archery because some of the products are so funny and cute) -when u walk in they'll instruct u to sign in and sign a waiver. Coat hanger available upon walking in -they take only cash or check so have these ready! - they don't have a phone. ALL contact is via email or walk-in so make sure to book appointments in advance Have fun!! My party and I sure did! Far exceeded our expectations! Can't wait to go back!

I use to study Kyudo a few years ago when I live in Osaka so was looking for a place I can practice…read moremy Archery and happen to found this place. It's my first time being here definitely won't be my last not only does the owner friendly and helpful but is willing to take the time to teach people who are not experienced and Archery. When I have arrived I was able to take a few practice shots and then get my feeling adjusting is plenty of space and great for beginners and advance. I usually don't give 5 stars but the fact that I was given great service & the owner was very knowledgeable I can't complain I even pay Advance. Make sure you bring cash payment is usually taken by cash only.

Awesome staff. Very helpful gave my son several tips on how to shoot and take care of his bow…read more Answered all my questions in great detail.

Incredible customer service here! I came in to get help setting up my new recurve bow and to also…read morepurchase arrows, and the two gentlemen in the store were fantastic. They were friendly and perfectly professional, and both were highly knowledgeable on how to setup and fine tune my new bow. They answered all my questions (no matter how ridiculous they might have been!). Afterward, I went to their range to test out the bow and was pleasantly surprised. Although I had my own supplies, they had rentable equipment for individuals to use and shoot too. I'm sure I'll be back, and I plan to bring friends to check out the range as well!

Been going for about a month which is the longest I have been able to take a fitness course. Their…read morevariety in fitness classes and the positive atmosphere keeps me pushing forward. Forteza Fitness is a supportive group who pushes you to do your best and work with whatever you can do. Taking any kind of class can be overwhelming especially when you have difficulties with the exercise. Everyone from the teachers to other students are so patient and work with my abilities and support each other as we go through the classes. I have struggled with classes because of trying to train my muscles to work a certain way or having the stamina, but the support at Forteza keeps pushing me and helping to make me stronger/heathier.

Strength and fun in a no-frills/no-fuss atmosphere…read more This is a fitness studio with two core training sets: an extensive coursework/community of historic European martial arts (swords! swords ! swords!) and a more fitness-focused schedule of classes geared around Spartan races. The space is set up mostly for the martial arts, so that it feels like a set for period movie about Queen Elizabeth. It's a very comfortable space for bookworms to come work out. The fitness classes are very fun. They tend to be small, with lots of personal, gentle attention. Trainers get to know the regulars and the regulars get to know each other, which makes each workout friendly and welcoming. And I got a great deal on personal training. The workouts themselves are usually a bit more focused on strength and flexibility over cardio/endurance. The one drawback (for those who use the space more for fitness) is that it really is more of studio than a gym. There's no showers and no treadmills. Somehow I'm far more motivated to work out here than I was at other places I tried, where I'd just end up donating my gym membership month after month. At Forteza I feel like I'm getting a personal training . . .in a class setting . . three times a week. Like it's gym class again but for fun people with nice teachers. It's a gym class that's redeemed itself. They've fixed gym class. It's glorious.

Teachers are fantastic. This is a really fun and unique activity I can do with my son in the same…read moreclass. My son actually brags to his friends "my mom and I do archery together"! It reminds me of the fun I used to have taking archery at camp when I was a kid in the summer. They provide great equipment if you don't have any, so even if you are just curious about the sport, you can just try it out. After a few sessions, we were hooked! Now with COVID, they have implemented new procedures and cleaning processes for equipment to ensure safety. I highly recommend trying this out and seeing if you get hooked like me!

From the owner: The best archery club is the Chicago area! We offer classes, open shooting, and competition teams!…read moreCompound, recurve, young or old, we have something for you! Give us a call for more information!

Ya could say I hit the Bullseye when I found BowDoc ; )…read more I took the Thursday night archery intro class and it was awesome. I've never touched a bow in my life but I was totally comfortable with everything as it was taught and presented. We got to shoot so much during the class and we also got to stay after class as long as we wanted until the range closed to keep shooting. I loved it. Fyi: The Intro class was only $20 & it's only $15 for open range including renting a bow. And you can stay as long as you want. The people are so friendly, welcoming, and inclusive. I love that there are so many women involved. Apparently women are badass archers! I've been back to shoot now at the open range and there seem to be no egos; there's a great supportive vibe. Everyone just has fun while focusing on honing their skill at this really addictive sport. The archery shop has a good selection, lots of bows, arrows, targets, all kinds of stuff. I asked about getting set up with a new bow and what I like is that they were very honest about the cost of getting started, they didn't try to up sell me or give me the hard sell like so many places would've have since I'm 1) obviously super eager & 2) relatively clueless about archery. The shop is set in a tricky to find place the first time, for me at least. It's set behind a storage unit place. There's a long driveway but you just go past the storages/garages, there is at least one sign (a burma shave/garage sale style sign) that says Archery with an arrow towards the shop. And the shop is easy to see on the left once you drive by the storages & other businesses. Parking is easy. Tl;dr: I feel safe and welcome at BowDoc. :o)

Wow, thank you Jeff for making our archery outing a huge hit! Everyone raved about you and…read moreeverything you did to make our special event super memorable. Great venue and top-notch training. We would recommend BowDoc Archery to anyone who would like to have a fun outing or take lessons. Great job!

So... I was watching the Olympics archery competitions and was reminded of my desire to really…read morelearn about archery. It was something I dabbled with, casually taking a few lessons on a recurve, but not really applying myself to the craft. I decided to visit my local archery store, Top Shot, to take a few more steps in that direction. I was greeted by Dana, who was wonderful, and knowledgeable about helping a beginner like me get started in the intricate world of bows and equipment. She helped me decide on a good quality, beginner compound bow (Elite Ember), then she helped me get my new bow ready for practice by determining the best draw length, pull weight, and arrows for target shooting. She also referred me to a great resource for lessons and open range practice. I'm definitely recommending Top Shot for great customer service and then selection of equipment.

Very knowledgeable guys, tons of supplies and gear to shop for! We will be back for sure!read more

Took a lesson here today with Jess. She explained everything clearly, emphasizing safety and also…read moremaking great suggestions that helped me significantly improve my shooting in only an hour. Additionally, she made the experience fun. I only did the hour-long introductory class but plan to come back to take the 6-week class. I highly recommend Chicago Archery if you've been thinking about trying archery or if you did it a long time ago and want to get back into it. It was a great experience.

Friendly, helpful folks. I really liked it…read more I brought my niece and nephew here while I was visiting and we had a great time. They were very friendly and relaxed. They know what they are doing and what's more is they help you when you need it. We reserved our time, rented our gear and we were good to go for the hour. It was a really easy process and a reasonable price, too. I'd recommend them to anyone who wants to learn about archery or practice their skills and have some fun.

I found Wicked after searching yelp for archery locations at the last minute. While it is not…read moretypical archery (the arrows have foam points), it was the most fun I've had in ages. They have tons of cool activities! Laser tag, nerf war, bumper ball soccer, x-box games, ping pong, foosball, basketball, and more, are included in the fee. The staff members were extremely helpful and kept score during the games. Wear light clothing, as it gets HOT running around for hours. I would also recommend wearing sturdy shoes.... I wore flimsy furoshikis and my toe has still not forgiven me.

it was boring and the staff members didn't care or have any concerns of us. we went to play park…read moreball instead for fun