Aim. Anchor. Release.
Where discipline meets the soul.
Why Archery?
In a world full of chaos, distraction, and invisible wounds, archery offers a return to the primal—quiet, steady, focused. For our first responders and veterans it's more than just hitting a target. It’s a ritual. A form of meditation. A path to reclaiming purpose.
You don’t just pull back a bow.
You bear your tension properly.
You align your body and mind.
You have an aim—and you let go.
The Power of an Aim
Without something to aim at, we remain in a state of entropy.
In trauma, people often lose their aim—sometimes literally (family, career, mission, leadership), and sometimes existentially (identity, purpose, connection). Archery helps restore this by teaching:
It’s not about perfection. It’s about alignment—of breath, posture, thought, and action.
The Symbolism: Tension & Release
Trauma stores itself in the body like unspent tension. Archery teaches us how to hold tension with purpose, not fear:
The draw symbolizes what we carry—the pressure, the burden, the wound.
The aim represents clarity—focus amidst chaos.
The release is letting go of what we cannot control while staying responsible for what we can.
This simple act becomes a sacred metaphor for life after inevitable trauma.
“If you can hold your tension without trembling in fear...
and release it without regret...
you’ve already begun to heal and transform.”
How It Fits Into the RESET experience
Archery is embedded in the ENDURE and TRANSFORM phases of RESET.
It challenges participants physically and mentally—requiring presence, patience, and power. Whether you’re firing a single arrow or completing a team drill, each experience becomes a mirror for your mindset.
Benefits of Archery for service members:
Targets that matter
Whether it’s a symbolic target (fear, shame, addiction), or a silent prayer—you’ll leave the range with more than a practice. You’ll leave with a renewed aim for your life.
This isn’t just about where the arrow lands.
It’s about who you become as you draw the bow.
Ready To take aim?
Archery isn’t optional —it’s essential. Because to move forward, you need a target. And to hit that target, you must learn to hold your tension... and then release it.