Welcome to the dynamic and immersive training at WARRIOR QUEST! Our on-going program is comprised of two integrated curriculums that are blended to provide the classical fighting skills of Japan along with modern stunt skills to create a unique breed of action performer.
This isn’t just training — this is transformation.
WARRIOR QUEST - CLASSICAL ARTS
SWORDSMANSHIP
UNARMED COMBAT
UNARMED COMBAT
Embark on a progressive journey focused on learning the art of Japanese swordsmanship. Honing important skills such as postures, footwork, offensive and defensive fencing skills, fast drawing the blade, and much more. Sessions focus on either one-on-one duels or multi-opponent battles, seamlessly executing multi-move sequences to demonstrate your sword skills.
UNARMED COMBAT
UNARMED COMBAT
UNARMED COMBAT
Train in a refined system of unarmed combat designed specifically for action performers. Our curriculum focuses on highly efficient, adaptable techniques that translate seamlessly into fight choreography. From precise striking and joint manipulation to throws, reversals, breakfalls, and integrated acrobatic maneuvers, every element is taught with cinematic application in mind.
WEAPONRY
UNARMED COMBAT
WEAPONRY
Elevate your skills by exploring the various systems of Japanese classical weaponry. In this course, you’ll build a solid foundation using traditional weapons such as, staves an clubs, throwing blades, chains and flails, sickles and axes, spears, cords and nets, halberds, blowguns, archery, as well as specialized combination weapons like the rope knife and sickle and chain.
WARRIOR QUEST - ACTION ARTS
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY
Learning fight choreography for films combines martial arts, acting, and storytelling. Students master timing, precision, and safety while performing dynamic sequences for the camera. Choreography training emphasizes reactions, rhythm, and selling techniques on screen. It transforms physical movements into cinematic action.
BREAKFALLS
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY
Learning how to breakfall in stunts is essential for safety and confidence during training. It teaches students to absorb impact, protect the head and spine, and recover quickly. Mastering back, side, and forward falls builds body awareness, reduces injury risk, and prepares practitioners for throws, takedowns, and real-world scenarios.
LADDER FALLS
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY
LADDER FALLS
Falling from ladders requires precision, body control, and safety awareness. Performers train to land correctly, minimize injury, and sell the fall for camera angles. It involves practicing various heights, reactions, and impact techniques, ensuring the stunt looks dramatic while maintaining full control throughout the descent.
WIRE WORK
STAIR FALLS
LADDER FALLS
Wirework prepares performers for gravity-defying action seen in film. Training includes harness use, lift timing, aerial awareness, and coordination with riggers. Students learn to simulate flight, superhuman jumps, and impactful hits, blending physical control with dramatic performance to create stunning, cinematic moments that defy reality.
STAIR FALLS
STAIR FALLS
STAIR FALLS
Falling down staircases demands precision, the use of specialize body pads, and practiced technique. Performers train to control momentum, protect vital areas, and make the fall look chaotic yet safe. Using pads, choreography, and body awareness, they master this dangerous skill to deliver realistic, high-impact action for film.
LOW FALLS
STAIR FALLS
STAIR FALLS
Leaning to fall from heights up to 12 feet is a vital stunt skill in film. Training focuses on body positioning, air awareness, and safe landings onto crash mats or cardboard box rigs. Performers master aerial technique, timing, and acting in motion, often holding props, to execute low falls that look dangerous but ensure safety.
GUNPLAY
BREAKAWAYS
EJECTIONS
Learning gunplay for action films involves mastering firearm handling, muzzle awareness, and tactical movement. Training includes drawing, aiming, and firing with precision, all while executing complex choreography. Safety is paramount, with strict protocols ensuring no one is at risk. Performers blend realism and control to deliver convincing, cinematic firearm action.
EJECTIONS
BREAKAWAYS
EJECTIONS
Learning to take ejections from moving objects like bicycles, motorcycles, or cars is an advanced stunt skill requiring precision, timing, and body control. Performers train to launch safely, absorb impact, and roll out or breakfall effectively. Choreographed exits are designed to look chaotic yet controlled, ensuring both dramatic effect and personal safety.
BREAKAWAYS
BREAKAWAYS
BREAKAWAYS
Breakaways for stunts involves training with specially designed props like synthetic glass, tables, chairs, boxes, and doors. Performers practice precise positioning, impact control, and the use of protective padding to crash, be thrown through, or be struck by breakable objects. The goal is to sell the illusion of destruction while minimizing risk and ensuring safety.
STUNT WORKSHOPS
Car Hits
Motorcycles
High Falls
High Falls
Motorcycles
High Falls
Body Burns
Motorcycles
Motorcycles
Motorcycles
Motorcycles
Motorcycles
Car Crashes
Water Stunts
Car Crashes
Zipline
Water Stunts
Car Crashes
Explosions
Water Stunts
Water Stunts
Water Stunts
Water Stunts
Water Stunts
THEATRICAL FIREARMS WORKSHOPS
Handguns
Gun Disarms
Long Guns
Long Guns
Gun Disarms
Long Guns
Reloading
Gun Disarms
Gun Disarms
Gun Disarms
Gun Disarms
Gun Disarms
Range Training
Period Firearms
Range Training
Team Tactics
Period Firearms
Range Training
Period Firearms
Period Firearms
Period Firearms
Bullet Hits
Period Firearms
Period Firearms
PRACTICAL EFFECTS WORKSHOPS
Blood FX
Creature Creation
Blood FX
Wound FX
Creature Creation
Blood FX
Zombie FX
Creature Creation
Creature Creation
Creature Creation
Creature Creation
Creature Creation
MOTION CAPTURE WORKSHOPS
MOCAP INTRO
MOCAP CREATURES
MOCAP FIGHTS
MOCAP FIGHTS
MOCAP CREATURES
MOCAP FIGHTS
MOCAP STUNTS
MOCAP CREATURES
MOCAP CREATURES
MOCAP CREATURES
MOCAP CREATURES
MOCAP CREATURES
TESTIMONIALS
JAMES LEW
CYNTHIA ROTHROCK
CYNTHIA ROTHROCK
“Mark Grove is one of the most innovative filmmakers that I have ever worked with in my career. His writing and directing skills make him an incredible storyteller. But Mark's talents go way beyond that to being a superb stunt coordinator, a gifted actor and stunt performer, a top notch special effects coordinator, and he is even a master at post production...he is virtually limitless! It is my honor to be associated with his Rocky Mountain Stunts and Warrior Quest team.”
IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE - Big Trouble in Little China, Showdown in Little Tokyo, Hot Shots! Part Deux, Tropic Thunder, Inception, Rush Hour 1-3, Lethal Weapon 4, Get Smart, Marvel’s Luke Cage
CYNTHIA ROTHROCK
CYNTHIA ROTHROCK
CYNTHIA ROTHROCK
“Mark Grove is the very best. His skills as a martial artist and fight arranger are inspirational. He is well versed in all forms of stunt work and special fx, which makes him the perfect mentor for up and coming action performers. He is also a writer and director who specializes in action genre filmmaking, which makes him a great resource for breaking into this highly competitive field. My advice...if you get an opportunity to train with him...Don’t pass it up.”
IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE - China O’Brien I-II, Martial Law I-II, Tiger Claws I-III, Rage and Honor I-II, Honor and Glory, Sci-Fighter, Star Raiders: The Adventures of Saber Raine.
MARTIN KOVE
CYNTHIA ROTHROCK
RON VAN CLIEF
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mark Grove in various capacities. As a Producer he has always taken care of his actors on every level. As a Writer/Director his creativity and collaborative energy is electrifying. As a Stunt Coordinator and Fight Director he is dedicated to creating powerful safe action for all his projects. All of these skills and qualities make him the perfect guide to those interested in pursuing a career in the film and television industry.”
IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE - Cobra Kai, The Karate Kid I-III, Rambo, Steele Justice, Death Race 2000, Shootfighter, Wyatt Earp, Gathering of Heroes
RON VAN CLIEF
RON VAN CLIEF
RON VAN CLIEF
“As a Martial Artist of over 50 years I can tell when someone is the real deal. Mark Grove is such a man. I had the honor and pleasure of working with him and his Rocky Mountain Stunt Team. His team was expertly trained, efficient, and professional in every respect. Mark Grove’s style of action direction was very innovative with the flavor of classical martial arts combined with modern gritty realism.”
IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE - Black Dragon, Bamboo Trap, The Black Dragon’s Revenge, Way of the Black Dragon, Fist of Fear Touch of Death, The Last Dragon, Hot Lead Hard Fury
ART CAMACHO
RON VAN CLIEF
ART CAMACHO
"Mark Grove is an amazing filmmaker and an incredible story teller. He's one of the few I've known who can do it all. As a Director, he has tremendous vision and as a stunt coordinator he knows what he wants and how get it from his team. I am inspired by not only his work but by his spirit. He is one of the most respected and innovative Indie filmmakers around. I look forward to working with him on a Mark Grove / Art Camacho team up!"
IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE - Half Past Dead, Half Past Dead 2, Sci-Fighter, Confessions of a Pit Fighter
RICK AVERY
RON VAN CLIEF
ART CAMACHO
“Mark Grove is a gracious, giving, and highly professional filmmaker. He is a rare find in the entertainment industry, because his word is his bond, and as proven by his resume, he delivers on all levels. He has run a successful production company for years and knows every aspect of filmmaking, from script development to sales. In a word, Mark Grove delivers.”
IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE - Captain America, The Dark Knight, The Prestige, Batman Begins, Kiss Terminator 3, Men in Black 2, Spiderman, Star Trek Insurrection, Titanic
CARL CIARFALIO
"Mark Grove is a talented movie industry resource who can be trusted – something that can be a rare quality in this industry. His broad experience in all aspects of filmmaking make him invaluable – whether as a leader of his own cutting edge film projects or a hard working member of a production team. Mark Grove is of one of our industry’s top talents and I am proud to be a part of this very worthwhile group."
IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE
Total Recall, Robocop 2, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Green Hornet, The Book of Eli, Far and Away, Casino, Shoot 'Em Up, Mission Impossible III,
CHUCK BORDEN
“I've known Mark for a long time and not only is he a talented stuntman, he has evolved over the years into one of the most admirable writer/producer/directors I’ve ever met. Mark is a natural leader who will go out of his way to help almost anyone, a quality I admire and respect. He is someone every person in this industry should have on their team. I am honored to call him a work colleague and most importantly a friend”
IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE
Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Constantine, Castle.
RIC WAITE
DAN SPEAKER
“I have had the privilege of working with Mark Grove on several occasions. I've always found him thoroughly professional, completely competent and dedicated to his craft. Mark's knowledge and grasp of the film industry is exemplary and his skills in martial arts and stunt coordinating are extraordinary. Always a smile, frequently a well timed joke. Great fun… but still getting the job done with alacrity and professionalism.”
IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE
The Long Riders, Footloose, 48 Hours, Red Dawn, Cobra, Marked for Death, Rapid Fire, On Deadly Ground
DAN SPEAKER
JASON COVIELLO
DAN SPEAKER
“Mark Grove is a great director, a superlative martial artist, a very creative choreographer of movie fights, and well versed in the entire process of filmmaking. In this day and age of extreme specialists, it is nice to work with someone who not only can wear so many hats, but wear them so well! I highly recommend him to anyone looking to study stunt work and action filmmaking.”
IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE
The Three Musketeers, Hook, Hidalgo, Master and Commander, Army of Darkness
SARA SALAZAR
JASON COVIELLO
JASON COVIELLO
“Life is ever changing and so is Mark Grove. He has the ability to explain the same fighting technique to ten different people in a way each one of them can understand it and apply it. He ultimately teaches you to adapt to anything that comes your way. His lessons are always unique and they always leave you wanting more."
IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE
Shacklebone, Welcome to the Fishbowl, Kung Fu Hatchet-Man, Aliens & Dragons
JASON COVIELLO
JASON COVIELLO
JASON COVIELLO
“ I met Mark Grove in 1998, and for 15 years, I trained under his mentorship. His wisdom shaped my career, instilling in me a tenacity embodied by his motto: "Always the Quest!" Mark not only taught the technical aspects of stunts but showed how to turn dreams into reality. His guidance gave me the skills and confidence to excel on set, and I highly recommend learning from him."
IMDB CREDITS INCLUDE
Tonic, Yellowstone, Juror #2, Stranger Things, Gathering of Heroes, Shadow Walkers