This website is a virtual hub of the companies owned, operated, or associated with Mark Steven Grove. Mark is a lifelong practitioner of Martial Arts who transitioned into the stunt industry in the late 1980's. Over the years he has worked on over 200 films in various action related capacities. In 1994 he added writing and producing to his resume, which eventually led him to the directors chair in 1999 along with a sixteen year run as an international sales agent. Currently he provides stunt services to film companies, runs a training facility for up and coming stunt professionals, and develops independent film projects.
MARK GROVE'S DUAL CAREER
The majority of Mr. Grove's training has been in the Japanese art of Ninjutsu, Vagabond Kung Fu, and Historical European weaponry. Mr. Grove has owned and operated a dojo since 1983. In the late 80's he decided to follow a secondary path in the film industry as a stunt performer and fight choreographer. That led him to training with other amazing martial artists and stunt practitioners that allowed his fighting and action related skills to further evolve. Beyond his physical skills, he also became proficient at practical special effects, and later began writing, producing, and directing. Look at the links below for a glimpse into his background.
LATEST NEWS
LIGHTS, CAMERA, FIGHT
LIGHTS, CAMERA, FIGHT
LIGHTS, CAMERA, FIGHT
02-28-21 The first stunt workshop of 2021 was a huge success with 25 performers working on refining fight choreography skills and learning to communicate with the camera. Next month... breakfalls, stair falls, over object falls!
FANTASY NETWORK
LIGHTS, CAMERA, FIGHT
LIGHTS, CAMERA, FIGHT
02-01-21 The independent fantasy film GATHERING OF HEROES: LEGEND OF THE SEVEN SWORDS starring Martin Kove and Mark Grove will release on the FANTASY NETWORK February 2nd 2021. WATCH THE MOVIE
AMERICAN FILM MARKET
LIGHTS, CAMERA, FIGHT
AMERICAN FILM MARKET
11-01-20 This years AFM is being held entirely online, so although we won't be visiting sunny Santa Monica like normal, we will still be showing our current lineup of feature films to buyers from around the world!
STUNT HUSTLE ARTICLE
STUNT HUSTLE ARTICLE
AMERICAN FILM MARKET
09-11-20 Great new article on amazing stunt coordinator Chuck Borden (who is also a member of our team) sharing highlights of his career, lessons he's learned, what he looks for in performers and his general views on the industry.
MULAN RELEASE
STUNT HUSTLE ARTICLE
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
09-04-20 James Lew, Simon Rhee, Tzi Ma, and many more of our stunt and actor friends can now be seen in the epic Disney+ release of Mulan. This film is majestic and powerful. Make sure you check it out!
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
STUNT HUSTLE ARTICLE
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
08-28-20 A Website and YouTube Channel dedicated to fights! Created by Action Coordinator James Lew to share his love of fight choreography with fans and fellow filmmakers. Take a look and subscribe to the channel
CAPTURED FRAME
CAPTURED FRAME
CAPTURED FRAME
07-21-20 We grabbed a still frame from the opening space sequence from ALIENS & DRAGONS that shows the Rocket headed toward a mysterious nebula! - Mark Grove
PARK DOJO
CAPTURED FRAME
CAPTURED FRAME
07-20-20 Great evening practicing in the park with stick fighting. Nothing quite like training in the open air with good people... and fighting with sticks is always a treat regardless. - Mark Grove
NEW SHURIKEN
CAPTURED FRAME
ALIENS & DRAGONS
07-01-20 I am taking this time to work in the shop to create some amazing custom weaponry. This is just one design... I have twelve different shapes. Time to test them out! - Mark Grove
ALIENS & DRAGONS
OUT OF THE SHADOWS
ALIENS & DRAGONS
06/15/20 The post production on our Aliens & Dragons project is moving along nicely, but the pandemic has definitely taken its toll. Video updates and trailer coming soon - Mark Grove
HOME DOJO
OUT OF THE SHADOWS
OUT OF THE SHADOWS
05/26/20 Had to transform a room at my house to accommodate training. I can video lessons from here for my students and display all the new weapons I am making in the shop - Mark Grove
OUT OF THE SHADOWS
OUT OF THE SHADOWS
OUT OF THE SHADOWS
05/17/20 After the Covid-19 shutdown we decided to change training to take place outdoors. We are focusing on swordsmanship so we can maintain distancing - Mark Grove
WATCH THIS VIDEO
WATCH THIS VIDEO
WATCH THIS VIDEO
AXANAR - THE GATHERING STORM
03/15/20 Take a look at the latest trailer that the Axanar team has worked so hard on. I am proud to be a Producer on this project - Mark Grove
SHADOW WALKERS
WATCH THIS VIDEO
WATCH THIS VIDEO
02/25/20 Re-release of one of my early films originally released through Lionsgate. I always find it amazing when work from your past gains renewed momentum - Mark Grove
RETRO RE-RELEASE
WATCH THIS VIDEO
RETRO RE-RELEASE
Get ready for a blast from the past with the Bluray re-release of MY SAMURAI (1992) from the MVD Rewind Collection. Check out the commentary track I did in the special features section! - Mark Grove
JOHN WICK 3
EXCITING ADVENTURES
RETRO RE-RELEASE
05/16/19 Long time friends and fellow action icons James Lew and Mark Dacascos at a showing of JOHN WICK 3. James and Mark worked on the TV series THE CROW: STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN. - Mark Grove
STEVE WANG
EXCITING ADVENTURES
EXCITING ADVENTURES
05/14/19 had a visit to see the amazing work of Steve Wang, who has created magic in many films including Predator, Underworld, X-Men, Blade, Alien, Gremlins, The Monster Squad, Kamen Rider, and the Guyver. - Mark Grove
EXCITING ADVENTURES
EXCITING ADVENTURES
EXCITING ADVENTURES
05/13/19 Expanding my horizons. Great meetings with the amazing people at The Asylum. Always great to see what they have up their sleeve! Who knows... someday you might see my name of one of these projects - Mark Grove
TRUE WARRIORS
2019 STUNT AWARDS
2019 STUNT AWARDS
05/12/19 Developing some projects to utilize my friends Mike Chat and Ho-Sung Pak. If all goes as planned we will have the project going sometime in the first quarter of 2020! - Mark Grove
2019 STUNT AWARDS
2019 STUNT AWARDS
2019 STUNT AWARDS
05/11/19 The Taurus Word Stunt Awards sponsored by Red Bull put on an amazing show! I Have been attending since the first one in 2001 and it never fails to impress! - Mark Grove
RIFFTRAX
2019 STUNT AWARDS
RIFFTRAX
04/17/19 RIFFTRAX LIVE! in Nashville where they were taping their riffed version of my film STAR RAIDERS that will plan in 700+ theaters across the country in June 2019. - Mark Grove