Montana Tech class learns the ancient art of atlalt throwing

BUTTE - Some Montana Tech students have been learning to throw the prehistoric weapon known as an atlatl to understand the mechanics of using this ancient weapon.

“Oh, it’s such a fun class. I love that John lets us come outside and do these fun activities, it’s the best,” Montana Tech senior Kinnidi Willmore said.

John Amtmann’s kinesiology students practiced using the atlatl, which is a specially designed stick used to help propel a spear, or dart, farther. He used the exercise to demonstrate proper shoulder movement.

Kinesiology students practiced with prehistoric atlatl weapons to understand proper shoulder movement and biomechanics Montana Tech class learns the ancient art of atlatl throwing

"Fun way to get out and experience the movement we’ve been studying. But, we got to go