Dropped in while traveling through Bend and had a fantastic experience. Professor Dennis Asche was…read moreincredibly welcoming and took the time to provide individualized instruction that immediately helped improve my technique. The team was friendly, the training was technical, and the atmosphere was outstanding. I highly recommend Connection Rio to anyone visiting or living in the Bend area.

I was very lucky to train here for a week while I was in town for a conference…read more Although I haven't been training jiu jitsu for very long (about 18 months), I have been to about 15 different gyms and schools. I'm also a teacher, and between my training time and my profession, feel qualified to say that Professor Asche's teaching is of excellent quality. First, he explains things in a way that makes them easy to understand. I noticed that everyone in his classes have a strong BJJ vocabulary, which means they've been understanding the theory *and* the techniques. Second, the class atmosphere is extremely respectful and kind. While BJJ is a combat sport, it can be taught in a way that is fun and provides a safe learning environment. Professor Asche's classes achieve this balance wonderfully. Third, the classes are well-structured. There's a skill-specific warm-up that has nothing superfluous (like random ab exercises). Each movement is an actual grappling movement and gets you ready for class. After, there's instruction, drilling, instruction, drilling, and then positional sparring where you get to practice the moves of the day in a controlled manner. After positional sparring, there's open sparring. It follows the teaching principle of 'gradual release of responsibility' or 'I do, we do, you do' which appeals to me as an educator. Fourth, the facilities are great. There are changing rooms, loaner gis, and Professor Asche has very good sanitary practices, which are important in grappling sports to prevent the spread of skin infections. It's probably the cleanest gym I've visited between the mat wipedowns after every session and the feet sanitizing tub. Finally, Professor Asche himself is very kind. I felt very welcomed, and hope to come back soon. I can't say enough nice things about the people or the training. If you live in the area, train here. TL;DR - great training with a great professor in a great facility. Train here, now.

Hats off to the board and volunteers of this organization. This is the best range for serious…read moreshooters in the region and has the most activity on the schedule of any of the ranges I visit. They have the most capable ranges and plenary of room for any type of shooting enthusiast and many sanctioned groups and competitions for any interest. If I was to pick the only item I am not completely satisfied with, it would be they located far away from where I live, but seriously it is the best range for long guns and pistols that I am aware of for actual shooting and well worth the drive for me. Look them up on the internet!

Written from the perspective of someone who isn't used to handling guns regularly: Went here as…read morepart of a party of 7 to shoot clay pigeons. It was pretty cool! Once there, they do a quick appraisal of your familiarity with guns, have you sign a waiver in case you've got the Dick Cheney gene, and then take you out via golf cart to what equates roughly to a golf course. There were something like 13 stations with pigeon-throwers set up to fire at fixed trajectories, and at your discretion, via remote control. The staff are great, and the guides are helpful, and may stick around for the first hole or two (if it's obvious that you don't know what the hell you're doing) and check in on you later on down the line, which is courteous. At the outset, you're given whatever gear you may need, such as safety glasses, earplugs, shell pouches, etc. Just put your (purchased) ammo and rented gun(s) on the golf cart and proceed at your own pace, ticking the scorecard as you go. Once you're past the phase of snapping dozens of photos of each other holding a gun because everything else about your lives completely emasculates you, it's really pretty fun to test your skill and watch a clay pigeon get completely obliterated by a well (or luckily) aimed shot. Just be advised, if you don't shoot regularly, beware of anything you may need to do later that requires the full use of whichever shoulder you place the stock against. You will likely be pretty sore.

Our right to own guns should not infringe on my right to enjoy my yard without hearing constant…read moregunfire. Hard to enjoy nature with constant barrage of shots fired. Get better sound dampening so I can enjoy the property I pay for.

Great family friendly range. Loved the focus on safety and the presence of helpful range safety…read moreofficers during open hours. I also enjoy the regular weekend Rimfire Challenge, Steel Challenge, Practical Shooting Challenge, and 3 Gun Challenges they hold during the warmer months. Great to be able to improve my skills drawing from holster, shooting steel, and moving around obstacles, all under the friendly supervision of knowledgable RSOs. cool vibe.

Went on Saturday at 10am per Yelp hours, closed. Went back at 11, still closed. Called the listed…read morenumber, voicemail box not set up. UNRELIABLE

Fast and affordable service! I was very impressed. The manager was very friendly, and…read moreknowledgeable.

Traditional Shotokan Karate. I like the people. I went in to see if Karate could help me recover…read morefrom an injury, and stayed because it has done that and a lot more. The place is clean, the training is challenging and the atmosphere is healthy. There's a class available through COCC, and open classes Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Check out their website and talk to Allan. I really like this place.

Granddaughters started at ABC when they were about 11 and 13. Since then they have become dancers…read morearound the house, performed in the Nutcracker a couple of times, and the classes are a priority for them. Ballet offers a special kind of discipline that is not offered elsewhere. I appreciate that ABC is teaching the fundamentals.

At age 5, my daughter just finished her first year of ballet and her first performance in the…read moreAlice and Wonderland Ballet yesterday. Words can't not express how much this ballet studio pours their heart and soul into each child, making them the best ballet studio in town. First, the customer service and loving nature of all the teachers is beyond comparable. Second, the loving and friendly nature of all the staff and dancers that permeates throughout the ballet company is top notch. From the very beginning my experience with everyone has been nothing but highly competent and professional. The atmosphere that surrounds my little 5 year old could not be more enjoyable and loving for her. I hope my daughter continues her path in ballet and grows up to become as caring, loving, and supportive as the other dancers in this company. It's truly a blessed experience for her.

Looking forward to my next visit with my son and son in laws. I have enjoyed every visit to…read moreLibration with family and friends. Expert training was taught to my wife and grandson. Thanks Kenneth and staff.

My wife and I did long range training with Ken and it was a blast! We really learned a lot. Ken is…read morea great instructor

Our son just completed the junior certification program at Central Oregon Diving. His instructor…read morewas Jonathan and it went so well. We are so incredibly happy with the level of service and the training he received! They were required to learn the academic portion then has training in a pool then all went to cultus. Every staff involved was kind welcoming and communicative! We are going back for the advanced course in September!

Jonathan and the entire crew at Central Oregon Diving are fantastic! Our 12 year old son completed…read morehis PADI Open Water and had an amazing experience. Thank you so much for opening up so much of the world to our little man.