Our Approach
We are extremely passionate about what we teach and endeavour to ensure this is apparent in each and every session we deliver, whether that is Archery, Axe throwing or Circus training. Our sessions are tailored to individuals looking to learn or master a skill, families that are looking for a fun filled activity or large groups who are interested in trying something new. We are confident that you will enjoy any session you partake in and that you will be wanting to come back for more.
Our Story
Mark, our lead instructor, has been an Entertainer for over 30 years, starting as a juggler back in 1993. As a Juggler, Mark has attended many Circus Conventions, and a vast variety of Workshops. Around fifteen years ago was introduced to Knife throwing. From there, his interests in other target sports grew such as Archery and Air Rifles. Having mastered many of his skills he decided to work as a trainer for companies and organisations such as Scouting Groups teaching their instructors how to lead their sessions. Off the back of this Mark was able to attain official qualifications as an Archery instructor and an Air Rifle instructor plus is KATTA approved throwing instructor.
To share his passion and get his local community involved, Mark ended up running a Knife and Axe Throwing competition which was a huge success as at the time it held the highest attendance record in UK history.
On the circus side of things, Mark was involved in the conception of ‘Concrete Circus’ a Milton Keynes-based youth circus group. The next stage was to organise, as part of a small group, the Milton Keynes Juggling Convention, which is still running with his daughter leading the organisation. For three years, Mark has been on a committee running a ‘Western Skills Festival’.
A few years ago, Mark started the Milton Keynes Throwers Club after his sons built a range in his large garden. This has proved popular with many throwers attending regularly and visitors from many other ranges around the country coming to visit. Due to this popularity, the Silverstone Target Sports Club started in January 2023. This is in a bigger area, so more things can be done at once so the regular Thursday evening sessions are not just Axe and Knife throwing but Archery at the same time (and occasionally Crossbows too). During the months with better weather, we run monthly Sunday sessions at the Silverstone range and now at our new Rugby range, catering to those with families and evening commitments. If this is of interest to you, look up 'Silverstone Target Sports' or 'Rugby Target Sports' on Facebook
The Team
Mark has surrounded himself with several like-minded instructors who have helped to make a great team of professionals who all fill customers with confidence and give all the confidence to learn new skills, or improve with us.
Next Steps...
If you’re interested in any of our activities or have any questions please get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you.