Great place to climb Kind staff…read moreReasonable-ish rates Clean facilities Workout zone Tons of climbs. Lots of choices. Amazing. Kid zone... with slide... yes plz. :) Ping pong. Beer Go & get a super workout in.

Overall an amazing bouldering gym. Clean, nice staff, fun problems. They have a bar so you can get…read morea beer with friends after climbing. The kids section is cool for those with families. I only knock a star off because they reset their walls a little weird, doing a small section of a few walls each week and they don't date their routes, so it's kind of hard to know what's new sometimes. They have a semi confusing chart outside the bathrooms showing what has been reset, what's next, etc., but it isn't always maintained. All that said, love this gym!

I popped by in while visiting Bend for a while. The space…read moreitself is very inviting and warm. There were a dozen people and the space was enough. I enjoyed the class. The teacher was warm and although she did not move around to provide feedback, she was giving multiple options for people with knee issues, back issues, etc. Overall I enjoyed myself.

One of my favorite yoga studios for sure. The teachers are so knowledgeable about human physiology…read moreand anatomy. The yoga sequences are thoughtfully planned and intuitive, letting you leave class feeling like a million bucks! Helen is an amazing teacher. Her yin classes are on another level - I highly recommend you check it out for yourself. I always feel so welcomed here. The teachers all care about their students. Good vibes from everyone.

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.

The best decision we have ever made! I had one child interested in doing some form of martial arts…read more I called around many studios and HDMA was the first (and only) to call back. We stopped by to do a free trial class and my son was hooked! Now, a year and a half later, we have 4 children and my husband all doing Taekwondo. Best family studio as Master Graff truly knows the meaning of family. I'm so happy about being here. Just sad we didn't do this sooner.

I used to go there for lessons a couple years ago. The instructor is SO NICE he teaches very well…read moreand I have learned a lot from him

This is an amazing class and master JianFeng Chen is an amazing teacher. My daughter loves this…read moreclass, loves her teacher and is learning a lot. Couldnt be happier.

I don't live in Bend, but on a recent trip, I dropped into this studio for a group course and a few…read moreprivate lessons with Master Chen. His expertise is stunning, and the classes were all exceptional. Bend is lucky to have a teacher like Master Chen. I definitely plan to go back next time I visit!

Very welcoming and friendly crowd, nice teacher and cute dance room; I recommend trying it out!read more

We love The Dance Connection! We started classes a couple of years ago and then my daughter…read more decided to try the dance team... Everyone has been so welcoming and friendly! I think the owners and teachers really create an inclusive environment at the dance studio. I also love that all of their fees are super reasonable... we just are so happy to be here!!!

I hate how disappointed I was in this studio. I had signed up for the whole summer of camps and…read moreeven added in the acro addition. Within, I want to say the first 2 weeks of classes, it was found that I was originally overcharged for the summer tuition. No big deal. Mistakes happen. My daughter went to the first two weeks and loved it. She is 4 in a 5-7 class, and I had made sure ahead of time (August birthday, so she's always been the youngest) that this wouldn't be an issue. Week 3 comes around and there was a different teacher. Apparently, she had said something to my daughter in front of the other kids that she was too young for the class, and this really embarrassed her. I couldn't get her to go back after that. Which was super disappointing. Lauren (the owner) had called and honestly, she's amazing and if her staff handled things the way she did, I wouldn't be writing this review. I told her what happened, and she offered a refund because we weren't going to use 4/6 weeks I had prepaid for. Again, awesome. Still not worth a review in my opinion. What was too much for me was when after a week I hadn't seen a refund processed. I called and emailed. I was only sent a short email eventually saying, "we have processed your refund and here's your receipt." I said it never came through. Eventually, Paige said if I didn't get it by the next Monday to reach out. When I did, she sent me the same exact email. Not helpful at all. I followed back up because now I'm getting upset. I let a lot go and was thinking maybe it was a processing error of sorts. If I didn't work in accounting and meticulously check my statements, I would have never caught that. I finally got an email after being ignored over and over, saying they never processed the refund correctly. Now I'm upset. It takes a lot for me to write a bad review but honestly, this all feels borderline fraudulent. Make sure you check your statements if you do business here.

We had positive experiences at Seahorse Academy and genuinely wanted to continue. Unfortunately,…read moreafter I emailed the owner Amanda with straightforward scheduling questions, two months passed with no response despite multiple patient follow-ups. She finally responded when I held off paying an invoice, and rather than acknowledging the delay, she responded dramatically and defensively, made ridiculous accusations about my intentions, and abruptly removed my daughter from the schedule entirely. Despite my request for a conversation to repair/start over, she once again never responded. I had prepaid for my son's next session and was owed several makeups from Amanda's own cancellations (which I had also reached out about multiple times), but given the hostility, we decided we'd rather walk away and absorbed the loss. I later learned from other local parents that experiences like mine are not uncommon. Before enrolling, I'd encourage prospective families to read reviews carefully and also spend time on the website itself. Even the FAQ page, written by the owner, should give you pause.

My girl started swim here as a young baby because I wanted her to have water skills as we are a…read morewater-loving family! We started in Mommy & Me group classes which were fun and beneficial for us both, and then she graduated to private and partner lessons and is doing GREAT! I love the cute pics and vids they send and the updates they give after each lesson. My girl is ROCKING IT and she just loves the Seahorse ladies soooo much! They are so sweet and so good with her. I love the facility too. So thankful for this team of wonderful ladies!!