Despite its reputation of being one of the best dining cities in America, Los Angeles has managed to exclude itself from one burgeoning sector of the entertainment world: Axe throwing bars.

But not anymore.

For the uninitiated, axe throwing bars are, as the namesake implies, places where folks go to drink alcohol and throw heavy axes at pieces of wood. The pastime is loosely based on a popular Canadian drinking ritual, with the first-ever axe throwing bar having opened in Toronto in 2006. There are now spinoffs everywhere from Brooklyn to Detroit to Pittsburgh, and there’s even a National Axe Throwing Federation.

Los Angeles has its own ongoing league, as well as private classes, so if you want to get to know your Paul Bunyan side that you may never know existed, we present the following suggestions as the coolest axe throwing near Woodland Hills.

Golden Axe Company, located at 19314 Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana, specializes in this unique new sport, where you can throw axes at targets for fun with no experience needed. Here, you can take part in some friendly competition, a little stress relief or sport, the business dedicated to the safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of all guests. Golden Axe Co. is available for team building events, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties and more, with some additional perks encompassing darts, cartoon murals and art for sale.

Break Room L.A., located at 6473 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, has become a go-to spot for those looking for somewhere to unleash their frustrations, whatever they may be, with axe throwing lanes, a rage room, paint tossing and even vehicle wrecking. When it comes to axe throwing, each lane comes along with a coach who not only teaches the rules, but teaches you how to throw, and there is never a throwing lane without a coach present for safety. Two-hour private sessions are available for groups of six or more, and walk-ins may be accompanied by a wait time. Break Room suggests interested parties book online to secure a time slot.

LA AX, located at 7308 Coldwater Canyon Avenue in North Hollywood, brings you a fierce, fun and unique party experience as Los Angeles’ premier axe throwing facility. Whether you’re a casual thrower, a serious professional or have a group of friends looking for a fun night out, LA AX coaches provide the knowledge you need to become a professional thrower in your own right. The venue can accommodate groups as small as two people and as large as 299.

Lazertag Axetreme, located at 591 Country Club Drive in Simi Valley, offers an axe throwing experience that’s fun and casual, making for a good time that is amazingly gratifying and intense. “Axpert” coaches teach you and your party techniques and various ways to throw an axe, as well as show you trick shots. No experience is required, being that you’re learning from the ground-up how to throw an axe from coaches in a safe environment, and there are several price packages to choose from.

A unique and exciting activity that was brought into existence just over a decade ago in the backwoods of Ontario, axe throwing has since exploded into a sport that is making waves even on the international stage. If you didn’t know axe throwing near Woodland Hills even existed, the aforementioned spots in this roundup will have you thinking of axes in a whole different way than just recalling the role they played in The Shining.