Impalement Arts is the practice of throwing and accurately sticking knives, tomahawks, screw drivers, shovels, and assorted implements. Without a doubt this is the number one fun activity at Diablo. The Diablo Impalement Arts Program offers members – instruction, training, competition, and lots of fun. We hold regular practice sessions and several nationally sanctioned throwing events throughout the year. See WWW.AKTA-USA.COM and WWW.IKTHOF.COM for specific event rules. We also provide opportunities for introduction to, and participation in various primitive and western arts such as trick roping, pistol fast draw, pistol twirling, whip-cracking, boomerang skills, and flint knapping to name a few.

This year, the Concord / Diablo Impalement Arts group has decided to have fun days, or “knife club”.  Knife club is an informal gathering for practice, demonstration, sharing of technique.  Our first Knife Club is March 5.

The DIABLO ROD AND GUN CLUB “IMPALEMENT ARTS” 2018 SCHEDULE 

March 11 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Diablo Rod & Gun
March 25 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Concord Sportsmen
April 15 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Diablo Rod & Gun
April 29 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Concord Sportsmen
May 13 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Diablo Rod & Gun
May 27 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Concord Sportsmen
June 10 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Diablo Rod & Gun
June 24 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Concord Sportsmen
July 15 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Diablo Rod & Gun
July 29 Sunday 10am – 1pm Concord Sportsmen
August 12 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Diablo Rod & Gun
August 26 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Concord Sportsmen
September 9 Sunday AKTA Competition 10am – 1pm Diablo Rod & Gun
September 23 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Concord Sportsmen
October 14 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Diablo Rod & Gun
October 28 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Concord Sportsmen
November 11 Sunday Knife Club 10am – 1pm Diablo Rod & Gun
November 25 Sunday AKTA Competition 10am – 1pm Concord Sportsmen

The Impalement Competitions will have lunch available for $5. 

The Knife Club is an informal “Fun Day” with Demonstrations – Instruction – Snacks 

$2 fee for members or guests

Contact:  Andre Lepage at andre.lepage@sbcglobal.net

Member trying it out for the first time.  Not too bad!

Professional western arts performer Scruffy the Cowboy (Eric Anderson) showed his technique with performance spinner knives.

Another member demonstrated machete throwing from 32 feet!!

Finally, a member of the Amish Mafia showed off his hat.

Other attendees spent their time practicing for the next tournament.  For example, Andre helped his granddaughter with the spins and distances that will be used in competition.