My son has been taking private lessons from Coach Paul for about 6 months and has been extremely happy with his lessons and progress. Paul is extremely patient and encouraging and is focused on teaching proper form and developing good habits, while making sure my son enjoys the sport and is meeting his personal goals. My son has improved dramatically, not only by gaining more technical skills, but also by gaining confidence in his abilities. South Bay Archery was also extremely generous and accommodating over the holidays, as our family was searching for a fun activity to do on New Year's eve with some friends. We booked a private party with Coach Paul and Coach Lani and everyone had a wonderful time! They made sure all 9 participants learned proper safety protocols, and taught our group how to shoot since some of us had no prior experience. They kept a good pace, explaining the challenges of shooting from further distances, and made things extra fun by creating a competition at the end, with the winner getting a prize! After that we relaxed and ate in the party room upstairs, which overlooked the shooting area. We all had a GREAT TIME! I encourage anyone looking for a fun group activity to check out South Bay Archery Lessons! I can't say enough about the kind, warm and engaging nature of both Coach Paul and Coach Lani, as well as the exceptional care and professionalism they put into all they do! We are looking forward to learning more archery skills and sharing fun times with South Bay Archery Lessons! read more

I went to South Bay Archery Lessons to learn archery for my birthday and had the absolute best instructors in Coach Lani and Coach Paul. Making a reservation was easy, with a wide range of availability, and they answered any pre-appointment questions quickly. Upon arriving with my friends, the lesson all at once insightful, informative, witty, and encouraging. Coach Paul gave us helpful safety tips (side note: leave everything you know about archery from movies/tv at the door) and taught us all about the fundamentals. Coach Lani gave incredibly helpful tips that took my aim and shooting power to the next level. This is an amazing place, whether you've never held a bow before or a seasoned archer looking to take your skills to the next level. My friends and I left having already made plans to return! read more

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Awesome private lesson! My shooting dramatically improved! Highly recommended! There is a viewing room where you can watch your family shoot as well! read more

Thank you South Bay Archery for a great experience! I came for a birthday party. We had a lesson with Coach Paul and Coach Lani. They were both fun and patient and had all of us hitting targets in no time. Would absolutely come back again. read more

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Oh my goodness!! I threw my husband a surprise 50th+ birthday party at South Bay Archery back in June, and we ALL had an absolute BLAST!!! There were approximately 12 of us total, and the hands-on lessons and constructive tips that we all received while participating was hands down the absolute BEST!! Most of us, 10 out 12 of us were all new to Archery. By the end of our session many of us felt quite confident, with the desire to return. It's no doubt that we will return for round two, because of the guidance and attention that we received!!! Thank you Coach Paul and Team for helping to make my husband's birthday celebration a resounding success!! read more

a friend brought me here and I didn't think I would like it but it turns out that it was fun and interesting. We learned a lot and I think I got better and better at it as the evening went on. if you are looking for something unique and fun in the South Bay, give this a try. read more

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Paul was a great instructor with practical and funny anecdotes. He focused on the positive and pivoted my mindset anytime I doubted myself. His immediate feedback helped improve my aim and muscle memory. He used various targets to keep my aim consistent. This is a GREAT place to introduce yourself to archery. read more

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I love going here to shoot my bow. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It's a good place to learn how to shoot a bow. If you are interested in archery do yourself a favor and book a lesson or two. read more

I took my 14-year-old son to his first archery lesson and was so impressed by Coach Paul! What made him stand out was his attention to developing not only technical skills but also a winning mindset. As an observer, I was surprised how much I learned, myself. By the end of his first lesson my son could do the proper archer stance and aim well, even popping a balloon attached to the bullseye. The experience was both fun and educational, and I highly recommend it. read more

Fantastic morning learning archery with Coach Paul and Lani. Very methodical and safe, particularly in relation to Covid. We learned great technique with an emphasis on positive reinforcement. We'll be back! read more

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Paul made the entire experience so memorable and fun. He is a great instructor, who knew how to explain what corrections to make. Was so cool to see everyone gradually improve throughout the lesson! Went for my brother who was a natural at archery and had a great time. He even hit a "Robbin hood" so cool. Thank you! read more

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Nice one day lesson it was simple directions were a big help in understanding since I was just starting out! I would highly recommend them!

My partner and I did a date night private lesson with Paul and had an absolute blast. We came in expecting to try something new and have fun, which we did, but also got so much more. Paul is an expert teacher with a seasoned approach to all aspects of the sport, particularly the psychology of learning and performance. On top of that he's a sassy New Yorker and funny guy. I'll definitely be coming back to learn more. read more

The place is well organized and professional and Paul is a great instructor and a sweetie

I had an amazing time during a private lesson at South Bay Archery. Paul was a great instructor, very knowledgeable and patient. We booked a private lesson for 2 people, an adult and an 11-year-old! I highly recommend South Bay Archery! read more

We took an introductory lesson. We had a great time. The instruction was great. I highly recommend South Bay Archery!

Paul is the best coach ever!! We went in a group of four for private lesson, the price was affordable & very very worth it!! The lesson began with a safety video that was really easy to understand, and Paul followed it up by reiterating and demonstrating important details. Throughout this entire class, his instruction was detailed, extremely supportive, and gave each of us personal feedback every time! He focused on what we did well and it really made al of us feel so great and confident! We would all love to be back more regularly and try open shooting! 10000/10 please try this for yourself & your family and friends!!! :) read more

The staff is so kind and patient while teaching The correct form and technique, always giving positive feedback. I was even able to shoot a perfect Bullseye using a right handed bow and arrow said even though I am left-handed for mostly everything ‍! Thank you to Paul and Lani for helping to create wonderful memories! We recommend it to anyone is a great bonding moment for friends and family! read more

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I had the greatest time learning from Paul! It was our first time taking archery lessons and we didn't even know where to begin. Paul was very safe, detailed, and encouraging, and made the overall experience so much fun. I can't wait to go back again. Thank you again!!! read more

This is a great place to learn the sport of archery. I've been shooting arrows for many years but didn't know what I was doing so I was never consistent or accurate with my shooting. My wife and I took a lesson from Paul. He was great, very patient and knowledgeable. His instructions was easy to understand and follow. He's very safety conscious and now that we have an understanding of what we're doing, it's much more fun. We're able to shoot our arrows and have an idea of how to stand, aim, and shoot the arrow. read more

I planned a company event with Paul and Lani- we just left a few moments ago and I have to say that we are FLOORED with how amazing this experience was. For the majority of our group this was our first time picking up a bow but by the time we walked out of here we all felt SO confident and had such an amazing time. Lani and Paul are absolutely amazing teachers- they are patient and coached our group so effectively it was amazing. Word to the wise- they both are very big on celebrating your wins and don't want to hear you rag on yourself :) if you don't feel confident when you walk in there you definitely will when you leave from their positive feedback and praise alone. Thank you again Paul and Lani! read more

Money well spent! A group and I went for my boyf birthday. We were about 15 min late but we started right away. At first I was pretty nervous about archery since my vision isn't the best and I'm not the strongest. But all of that didn't matter when I got there, Paul and Lani are so positive and helped me readjust my aim, form, etc. Paul and Lani are the best teachers I could've asked for. They even gave us extra time to shoot another round of arrows which was nice of them. I feel more positive and confident now than before the lesson. We will be back to shoot again soon! Thank you Paul and Lani! read more

My son has been coming to archery lessons here for about a month and it truly is the best place to learn. The owner and instructor Paul is amazingly patient and encouraging. I love that he stresses the importance of safety and etiquette. The facility has private/group lessons, great for kids/adults alike as well as birthday and corporate parties. If you've been curious about archery, try this place - you'll love it!! read more

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My son was turning 9 and I had absolutely no idea what we wanted to do this year for his birthday. One of his friends from school had his birthday celebration here and my son was not able to attend due to a fever that morning so we were really bummed about it. So, 2 weeks later, we decided to plan his birthday party here and boy was it a success!! Both kids and adults all enjoyed it so much! Most all will be coming back for lessons or a next party gathering!! They were simply the best and stress free!! Can't believe we never knew about this place!! So very cool!! Thank you so much everyone at South Bay Archery for giving us the best experience!! We really do appreciate it!! Highly recommend this place guys!! read more

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Special thanks to great coaches Paul Farbman and coach Ms.Thatcher for holding high standard intructor courses for levels one and two . I introduce any one who is interested in learning Archery to join their top class school read more

We went for our first timers archery lesson and had an amazing time! Paul did a great job teaching and helping us to improve on the lessons he taught us. He also made it even more fun by providing some fun targets for us to hit while we were learning! read more

This was a great experience doing archery for the first time, with an outstanding coach (Paul) who'll guide you through the safety & techniques. He made everything so simple, and he even let's you choose your own music. He taught me some of the basic archery terms, and was very thorough. In my experience of soccer & baseball coaches, he is probably the best coach I've ever had. Can't wait to learn more & come back for more. All in all/TL;DR: - Great Coaching - Fun Judgement Free Experience - Bow & Arrow Provided - A Memorable Experience (Would Recommend To A Friend) read more

I love this place! Paul and Loni are warm, patient, and competent. I've taken a few private and group lessons here. I've brought my kids as well. They all loved it. I now belong to their archery club that meets weekly. It's great fun. If you're interested in archery as a sport or hobby this is a great place to get started. read more

Paul was a fantastic instructor! Very helpful, patient, and positive. My family and I learned a lot in just a few hours, and it was so much fun. And their Covid precautions are great. Highly recommend! read more

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Came here for my son and our family friend to take archery lessons. Mr. Paul is truly a teacher. He taught the kids the nuances of archery and was a consummate professional. He was patient and has a genuine concern for the proper instruction and safety of archery. By the first lesson he was popping balloons and by the third he's hitting apples off of a zombie's head! My son looks forward to his lessons and it's money well spent. read more

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I had a lesson with Paul. It was my first time and he mad archery very easy and enjoyable. I thought it would be very difficult, but I shot a bullseye my first time! I will be recommending Paul to my friends and family. read more

I took my best friend here for his 21st birthday because we always wanted to properly learn how to use bow and arrows, because we always shot before but not really knowing the proper way to do so. Paul was an amazing instructor. Not only was he instructing us on how to properly use a bow and to shoot, but he mentored us about a state of mind that we should be in shooting and in real life. And that state of mind is what i'm taking the most away from this experience. Hell, I wish Paul could adopt me that's how much I love his mindset. Not only did he make it informative but he also made it very fun. We played several mini-games to test certain aspects of our shooting and through those he tailored a specific way to shoot for both of us and we got better and better. If any of my other close friends or relatives wanted to start shooting, this is the first place i'm taking them too. read more

My husband booked a lesson for me and a friend for my birthday during the COVID season. Paul did a great job taking precautions with cleaning everything and regularly using hand sanitizer and wearing a mask. It was a nice amount of instruction and time to be able to practice. He was fun to talk to and even stayed a bit longer than our time slot to make sure everyone was satisfied with their progression. I recommend supporting this business and getting out and enjoy learning a new skill. read more

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From the moment we walked in the door till the moment we left Paul was an exceptional instructor!! We are so happy to have met him! Wow! He had my daughter hitting a bull's-eye in our very first session! I cannot rave enough. read more

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This is such a great place! Paul is a phenomenal teacher! It was my first time ever trying archery and I fell in love. Within the hour I went from shooting arrows at practically the ceiling to shooting bullseyes! Paul definitely knows what he's doing and how to teach. He cheers you on and focuses on your good shots (even if they're up by the ceiling) lol making you feel positive and confident about the next time you shoot. My boyfriend and I will definitely be coming back here and I 110% recommend this place to anyone looking to get into archery, or like us if you're just looking for a fun date night. read more

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It's nice to have something like this in South Bay. We like it since it's close by to us. We have used them multiple time in past few years. It's run by a couple and they both are great read more

Took my first archery lesson today with Paul. I opted for a private 1 on 1 to provide an in depth first look at fundamentals. I've had a lot of coaches/teachers in my life and I have to say that from beginning to end Paul was great. He provides all knowledge regarding safety and teaches you with the journey in mind instead of the destination. In about an hour and a half Paul had me shooting bullseyes but it was done through proper technique coaching and providing detailed coaching. He is not afraid to point out necessary corrections (which I appreciate) but does it in an encouraging manner with optimism. Paul is also pretty funny and uses real world examples to explain how aspects of archery relate to the real world. He is patient and thorough, highly recommend and would return for sure! read more

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I was visiting from South Carolina and my friends brought me to South Bay Archery Lessons for a private evening of fun and entertainment. We really had the best time! The staff was amazingly sweet and patient, even though I had no experience. They really explained everything and walked me through each step of the sport. Paul took care to show us the proper techniques. This shop is dedicated to archery and it really shows. This is really the archery "Go-To" place in the South Bay. They offer classes in their indoor range and really have everything you would need for archery. You can get archery gear on-line but if you want to be sure you are getting the right equipment before purchasing, if you want to learn how to shoot, or if you want pointers, this is the place to go. Can't wait to visit again the next time I am in town! read more

Paul Farbman is an absolute WIZARD. You will go for archery - You will learn so much more... Was shocked how much both myself and our entire family learned about everything from parallax theory when aiming to being weary of the unconscious mind...my mind is still blown! read more

Just had my first private lesson here at South Bay Archery Lessons and I'm hooked! I'm already thinking about jumping the gun (bow?) and buying a bow and arrows. So, it's a little pricey for kids to go with all their friends on a regular Friday, but it's super fun for special occasions. It's $40 for about a hour and 15 min session. There's a safety portion and they really let you feel comfortable with all the steps and help coach you to get better! Our coaches/instructors were amazing and out of the five of us, we all drastically improved from the start! It was incredible. I'm keeping the review short because I'm sure about my recommendation. Please go do it! I know I recommend a lot of places but this one is different. The instructors/coaches are great and they're at a relatively new location, so show them some support! These guys are great at what they do and sure now how to make it fun! I wish I could give them 6 stars. read more