ARCHERY and KODANDA HISTORY
The bow may have been created to give range to spear throwing in the hunting of game in primitive times, the arrow being a smaller version of the spear. Archery’s participation in history thus began. The beginning and technology of firearms came long after wars were won by skilled archers and swordsmen but was the main reason for the death of archery as one of the main military and tactical tools of war.
Britain revived archery as a recreational past time in the late 1700s. In 1840, the first attempt to make it a modern sport was made. Archery as a sport was first seen in the Olympic Games in 1900.
It is safe to say that archery gained worldwide popularity in recent years thanks to Hollywood blockbusters like the Lord of the Rings (Legolas and the Elves) and more recently The Hunger Games (Katniss Everdeen), the Avengers (Hawkeye), Disney’s animated feature Brave (Princess Merida), and popular US television shows Arrow and The Walking Dead. A group of friends saw this increasing interest as well as the lack of facility where one can learn the sport. Thus the Kodanda Archery Range was created.
Kodanda Archery Range is a seven-lane, fully air-conditioned indoor archery range located on the upper basement of Makati Cinema Square along Chino Roces Avenue (formerly Pasong Tamo) in Makati City. Opened July 5 of 2013, Kodanda Archery Range was founded to provide an avenue for people who are interested to try out archery, without having to spend a small fortune. It is open to all interested individuals with the minimum age being seven years old.
The name Kodanda is Sanskrit for “he who has a bow.” It is also the name of the great bow and constant companion of Rama as he overcomes evil in the Hindu epic Ramayana (Mahabharata being the other epic).
BENEFITS
Although there is not a lot of walking or running involved, archery is still a physically demanding and rewarding sport. Drawing the bowstring places stress on one’s arms, chest, shoulders, and back, developing upper body and arm strength with repetition. Constant practice also helps improve posture, balance, and hand-eye coordination.
The exercise of targeting helps develop focus, patience and allows the individual to center and calm him/herself, which can, in the long run, have a positive impact on one’s mental health and well-being.
Despite the apparent individualistic nature of archery, it can be a social activity where families, friends, and co-workers can take up the sport as a group, and through the shared experience of learning something new that personal bonds can be solidified.
WHAT SETS US APART
The only archery range that is fully air-conditioned (vs open air) AND open to the public (vs club membership required) in Makati. We are also the most affordable given that our hourly fee already includes range rental, use of international-standard equipment and protective gear, and coaching on archery basics from expert instructors.
ARCHERY SHOP
We are now also an archery shop where you can buy all equipments and accessories necessary in the sport of archery. From compound bows to quiver bags to novelty shirts, it’s a one stop shop for everything archery.
PARTICIPATION IN ARCHERY IN THE PHILIPPINES
Archery continues to be a sport taught in colleges in the country. At the recent 2012 London Olympics, two of the eleven-member Philippine contingent, Mark Javier and Rachel Anne Cabral, are proud archers. Syd Fraginal, a former Philippine National Team archer who was once a record-holder in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, continues to cultivate his passion for the sport as a full-time coach at Kodanda Archery Range.
Kodanda Archery Range now holds Fun Shoot Competition almost every month to cater to our growing regular clientele as well as interested archers.
RANGE RULES
Always treat your archery equipment with respect.
Do not draw and point the bow towards anyone even when there’s no arrow on the string.
Only release the bow string at full draw when there is an arrow on the string. “Dry Firing” may cause damage to the bow, and is dangerous.
Keep your arrows in your quiver until you are told to shoot.
Only use the arrows the instructor provided you.
If you drop your arrow, leave it on the ground until you are told to get it.
Place the bow on the rack before retrieving your arrows.
Strictly no running in the range premises.
Secure all loose clothing; remove bracelets, necklaces, etc. Tie hair back (for ladies).
Pay attention to the instructions and advice of the range instructors.
ARCHER’S ETIQUETTE:
Always keep the safety measures in mind.
Respect everyone shooting with arrows. In archery, all archers are fellows; they are not your enemies.
Wear proper attire. No slippers allowed.
Do not talk in a loud voice while others are shooting. Do not talk to another archer who prefers to be silent. Do not disturb people with loud mobile phone ringtones or speaking on the phone.
Do not offer advice unless asked.
Do not touch another archer’s equipment without their permission.
WHAT TO WEAR
Rubber shoes are the only required get up when you go to Kodanda. All other safely gear will be provided:
Armguard - protection for the arm against the string’s backlash.
Fingertab - protection for the fingers’ repeated pulling of string.
Chestguard - worn over the torso especially for girls to prevent the string from snaring clothes
Quiver - arrow holder
Recurve Bow – normal bow used in our range (the same one used in the Olympics)
FACT SHEET
Range Information
Fully-air conditioned indoor archery range with seven (7) 10-meter lanes
Archery shop with everything you need related to archery
Located on the Upper Basement of Makati Cinema Square, Chino Roces Avenue (formerly Pasong Tamo), Makati City
Open from 10:30am to 07:30pm from Mondays to Sundays
Rates
Php550.00 per person, per hour inclusive of the following:
Use of the archery range
Rental of international-standard equipment and protective gear
Coaching on archery basics from expert instructors
Add’l Php30.00 for the target paper clients can take home as a souvenir.
Php 200.00 is the range rental per person, per hour for those who already have their own gear
Lessons Offered
Php6,000.00 for ten (10) sessions, one (1) hour per session
Student will be issued a Certificate of Completion after the ten (10) sessions
Fees include the use of the archery range, rental of international-standard equipment and protective gear, and target paper.
Dedicated coaching on basic or advanced archery from one of our expert instructors:
Syd Nerickzon Fraginal ( former Phil. player, sea games record holder)
Ronalyn Alvarez (former NCR Team member, Palarong pambansa winner)
Ronna May Alvarez (former member of developmental team of the Phil.)
Sessions will be adjusted to the student’s schedule
Groups
Group reservations are welcome. For such events, you may call (02)621.9109 and (0932)843.6614 and ask for May.
Contact Information
Reservations and further inquiries can be made through contact numbers (02)621.9109 and (0932)843.6614. Our email address is kodandaarchery@gmail.com.
Facebook page: Kodanda Archery Range.
Instagram: @kodanda_archery
Website: http://kodandaarchery.wix.com/range
Kindly use hashtags #ilovekodanda and #kodandaarcheryrange when posting online.
Ice Morales
Marketing Director, Kodanda Archery Range
0918.921.6835
Ice.morales@gmail.com
IG & tweeter: @ice_morales
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