I've taken a specialty class, bought gear, and got air/nitrox fills here. Service is excellent…read more Very knowledgeable and helpful.

I'm on my 4th series of classes here and having so much fun! Nathan the owner, Leshia and Sherrie…read moreare so nice and patient. It's a very nice place to hang out and learn a new craft or better your skills. Nathan is very knowledgeable, I can't believe all the teaching he has done! If you have ever thought about learning how to throw a pot come to Springfield Pottery!

I had the pleasure of taking one of their firearm safety classes that they offer here and let me…read morejust start by saying that my instructors were absolutely amazing and down to earth. I really learned a lot! Sometimes after being out of 'school' for awhile an 8 hour class can seem a little intimidating but it was well worth every minute of it! Any questions that I or anyone else had was answered and then discussed until everyone understood. I am much more confident in myself since going and I still have so much I want to learn. And now I know the place to go!! They seriously have so many different classes and I 10/10 recommended taking a class here. It will not disappoint! From beginners to advanced, this is the place to go!

If you aren't coming here to get your CPR training you are missing out. Andie makes it easy and…read morestress free. I have done the BLS renewal a few times. Every time has been smooth and easy. I would recommend her to anyone needing any type of CPR training.

Paul Mitchell is the owner of Focused Fishing Guide Service. I've been booking trips with him…read morestarting in April of 2025 (three 4 hour trips). His up to date contact info can be found on https://focusedfishing.com/. Eric Prey sold the business to Paul. I had booked trips with Eric as well. In April of 2026, I booked two 6 hour trips with Paul. Had a great time plus we caught a lot of fish. Largest I caught was a 3 lb 8 oz largemouth. Will be booking again next April 2027 for sure. Highly recommend booking trips with Paul.

What a great place the gardens are great they have a…read more Walking trail and a Prarie. A lake lots of room to spend out. There's a welcome center .

Both my kids and my husband love this place, and so I love it too. They are really just getting…read moregoing, but the archery center is a great facility with both indoor and outdoor ranges and programs for all ages and abilities. When you first turn into the drive you'll think you're going to someone's house, which is exactly what this property used to be. Just keep following the drive to the metal building behind the big house - that's where you need to be. You can sign up for a one-time "try archery" class for $5 if you're a complete newbie and just want to give it a try. Ages 8 and up can take the Archery Level 1 class, which is a series of four classes that covers range safety and gives students the chance to shoot with both a compound and a recurve bow. All equipment is provided. Once you complete your first class, you can join the JOAD program - Junior Olympic Archery Development. You can either bring your own equipment or rent from the facility for this program. They also have 3D targets and are working on a walk-through type course for more experienced shooters. If you want to learn about archery, or are already knowledgeable and need a nice place to shoot, this is the place.

I personally enjoyed my time at OTC. I attended here for a couple of semesters before graduating…read morewith an Associates Degree and transferring to a different school for my Bachelors, but to get so many basic credit hours out of the way and so cheaply with the low cost of tuition and the option to buy used books is incredible, and will save you so much money towards a four year degree. The college also offers trade school courses in cooking, automotive, and several other options, so it's not like you're stuck doing only Bachelors prerequisites. The biggest downsides would be the lack of parking during peak hours, and the need to take a standardized exit exam in order to get an Associates, but outside of that it's such a great school to get a quality degree and to massively help cut costs.

OTC is a community college funded strictly off tax payer; so why does tuition continue to rise?…read moreDon't get me wrong it is still much cheaper than other colleges, but the entire program needs an overhaul. Some teachers there are great, and supply amazing curriculum. Other teachers just keep adding more material to existing ones; making you do more for less point. Some teachers also seem like they are trying to prove something; such as trying to move onto a "real college" or that they are a value at the current one. Prepare to take classes that are demanding with unclear teachers who feel your 1000 word paper is worth 10 points.

Mister Retana's Instructor, Mister Jim Mitchell, was one of the best Grandmasters of Kenpo Karate…read morefrom Ed Parker and learned to top level of Kosho Kenpo from him and was one of the top Kenpo Grandmasters like James Mitose the Grandmaster of Kosho-Shorei Kenpo Jujutsu. He taught me more Kenpo than I taught him mixed kempo. He said he liked Dominic Retana and he was one of his best students in town and His brother Phil Retana was one of the best next after his brother Dominic. Both come highly Reccomended to me by him and Phil's brother, Dominic, is maybe the only one I would reccomend before him.

I have studied at Aaction Martial Arts for over 6 years now. I already knew I wanted to study…read moreKENPO, but I did extensive research on other martial arts schools in Springfield. The instructors here are top notch, and I could not possibly be any more impressed with their professionalism and knowledge in the art of KENPO Karate. Their patience and wisdom at this school is second to none. There is also a lineage to Grandmaster Ed Parker the founding father to American KENPO. In my opinion this ranks it number one in Springfield, Missouri. Please understand that when you come to the school there is an unwritten code here, "EARNED NEVER GIVEN," you will advance only with hard work and perseverance. Call Phil Retana today and schedule a time to come to the studio and chat. Walking in the door the very first time really is the hardest part.