There is a very important lesson professor Asche learned as a blue belt student while training under Master John Machado and as a black belt professor under Roberto ‘Gordo’ that still holds strong in his teaching today. Is the fact that your training is only as good as you make it. That rule holds true to both Professor and student alike. If you teach class, no matter what the surrounding circumstances of life are holding (good or bad) and give 100% of yourself the results of successful comprehension greatly outweigh those of failure. As a student, no matter where you are or who you are training with in class, even if you are training solo it can still be an outstanding class. What does this come down to? Your attitude and willingness to succeed in Jiu-Jitsu. This same attitude you build and re-enforce with your training habits also transfers into...Read more

I’ll be honest – my initial motivations for trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu were twofold: 1 – I was admittedly having a bit of an identity crisis (maybe with a splash of mid-life crisis?) and 2 – I really, really hate going to the gym. For the better part of the last 20 years a big part of my identity has been as a rugby player. Much like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Rugby is more than a sport. It’s a global community, a culture, a way of life. Rugby is how I found my career, met multiple business partners, made the majority of my friends, and even how I met my wife. So, when at 38 I was forced to admit my body could no longer play the game, I didn’t exactly take it well. I was officially a has-been. After a few months of feeling sorry for myself and getting real soft...Read more

Looking for Strength and conditioning to improve your Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Bend, Oregon? Connection Rio BJJ knows the best gym for you in Central Oregon. If you are serious about improving your BJJ faster and better maintaining your health, strength and conditioning is a great option for you.  First off, to clarify, by no means are we recommending that you replace your Jiu-Jitsu classes with strength and conditioning. However, programming that is geared specifically towards your BJJ training can be a great benefit that works hand in hand with your Jiu-Jitsu. There are many benefits of a well put together strength and conditioning regiment for BJJ that can range from injury prevention, increased flexibility, improved endurance, increased power, faster recovery time and more. Sean Wells, Head Coach of Oregon Crossfit in Bend, Oregon is your best choice for professional, specialized programming in Central Oregon. Take a look at what Coach...Read more

Drop in BJJ Training in Bend, Oregon at Connection Rio Jiu-Jitsu Academy BJJ training in Bend, Oregon at Connection Rio Jiu-Jitsu Academy is second to none. We take pride in offering students the best technical training in an environment that complements all levels of athletes, from beginner to advanced. If you are working in the area for a weekend or a few months, looking for the best BJJ gym in Central Oregon, we are where you want to be. On vacation with the family and want to keep your Jiu-Jitsu on point? Connection Rio is your best choice. We have always and continue to welcome in traveling athletes from around the world with open arms to share the mat at CRA BJJ.Read more

BJJ in Bend Oregon: Jiu-Jitsu Competition Training At Connection Rio Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Bend, Oregon the experience we have in competing, teaching and coaching athletes has provided us with all of the necessary tools to meet the needs of our competitors. From IBJJF World champions to first time white belt competitors in regional championships like Subleague, Professor Dennis Asche has taught and helped prepare countless athletes for competitions in numerous venues and events around the world.  If you are an avid competitor ready to take on the competition this year, we are where you want to be honing your skills and preparing your athletic abilities for success. The progressive drills and training methods of Professor Asche systematically build up skillsets from fundamentals to advanced specific tactics for competitions providing you with the arsenault of tools for your success.  Nervous as a first time competitor about training with seasoned competitors in...Read more