Welcome to WARRIOR QUEST - where tradition, performance, and modern action meet
At Warrior Quest, we teach Japanese swordsmanship, unarmed combat, and classical weapon skills, adapt them into dynamic cinematic choreography, and evolve them into modern applications for contemporary action across any setting or genre.
Rise to the challenge. Forge your skill. Unleash your warrior spirit.
CLASSICAL ARTS
CLASSICAL ARTS
CLASSICAL ARTS
This foundation of the Warrior Quest program draws from the time-honored traditions of Japan’s Ninja and Samurai. Our Classical Arts focus on swordsmanship, unarmed combat, and a wide array of weapon systems. These techniques are taught not only as highly effective methods of real-world combat but also as stylized movements adapted for the art of Chanbara - the theatrical swordplay made famous by samurai cinema.
ACTION ARTS
CLASSICAL ARTS
CLASSICAL ARTS
The Action Arts component prepares students for the high impact demands of modern stunt performance. This includes comprehensive training in fight choreography, breakfalls, ladder and stair falls, wirework, firearm handling, low falls, ejections, breakaways, obstacle work, and more. The curriculum is designed to encourage innovation and creativity, seamlessly blending practical stunt work with cinematic storytelling.
CINEMATIC ARTS
CLASSICAL ARTS
CINEMATIC ARTS
Where imagination meets craftsmanship, Cinematic Arts explores the behind-the-scenes artistry that brings action to life. Students train in practical effects, prop fabrication, creature design, and special makeup techniques. From creating realistic blood effects and breakaway props to sculpting prosthetic masks and building wire-guided missile rigs, each session blends creativity with technical precision.
The FACILITY
We are located at:
4086 Youngfield Street, Wheat Ridge CO 80033
The facility is divided into four training zones; the Traditional Dojo, The Warehouse, the Creature Lab, and the FX Shop,
each designed to reflect and enhance the unique demands of the expansive WARRIOR QUEST curriculum.
TRADITIONAL DOJO
The first area is a traditional Japanese-style dojo, a focused, disciplined space where the ancient skills of the Ninja and Samurai are brought to life.
THE WAREHOUSE
The second area is the industrial-style environment built to simulate the unpredictable realities of modern action performance.
THE CREATURE LAB
The Creature Lab is a creative workspace where imagination takes physical form through the art of makeup and fabrication.
THE FX SHOP
The FX Shop is the workshop of innovation, where the science of illusion meets the art of storytelling.
Warrior Quest, in collaboration with Rocky Mountain Stunts and Fusion Factory Films, hosts a series of specialized workshops and events throughout the year covering a wide range of film industry disciplines. These include Advanced Stunt Intensives, Introductory Fight Choreography for Actors, Theatrical Firearms Training, Motion Capture Seminars, Acting and Performance Programs, and more. To stay informed about upcoming workshops and events, subscribe below to receive notifications and updates.
THE FOUNDER
THE ART OF MOTION
Chanbara is the dance of blades that captures the poetry of movement. It is more than samurai cinema, it is a language spoken through timing, footwork, intention, and emotional truth. For nearly forty years, I have worked in the film industry bringing that language to life.
My foundation is built on over five decades of Ninjutsu and Kenjutsu. These traditions taught me that a single cut can shape a story, and that a moment of stillness can alter the entire battlefield. In Chanbara, these principles evolve into performance. Every clash, every parry, every cut is crafted with precision, purpose, and presence.
I train action performers not merely to fight, but to communicate, to express character through movement, to honor the legacy of the classical swordsmanship and modern stunt artists who paved the way, and to elevate the artistic process.
I have watched students transform, uncertain steps becoming confident strides, hesitant cuts becoming clean lines of storytelling. That transformation is the heart of this craft. The fusion of tradition, cinema, and the relentless pursuit of refinement.
This is the art of motion. This is the warrior’s narrative brought to life. This is Chanbara… the path we walk together.
Always the Quest - Mark Grove
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