Martial Arts For Our Veterans

Thank you for your service...past and and present! At High Altitude Martial Arts, we are proud to be the home of many veterans. Our student body consists of many veterans and we also have several staff members who served as well! Martial arts…

Do I Really Have To Warm Up & Cool Down?

We've all been there. You’re in fifth grade gym class and all you want to do is play dodgeball, but the teacher is making you do jumping jacks. While they can be annoying and seem insignificant, warming up and cooling down are two of the…

A Guide To Becoming A Member Of The Best Martial Arts Family In The Denver Area

Congratulations, you did it - you took the first steps to becoming a member of the best martial arts family in the Denver area. You picked up the phone and called us. You clicked ‘send’ on that email. You submitted the inquiry on our website.…

Coach Cory Sandhagen and Professor Christian Allen Head to Abu Dhabi for the Interim Bantamweight UFC Title

High Altitude’s very own, head youth Kickboxing Coach, Cory Sandhagen, will face Petr Yan on Oct 30’s at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi. This co-main event will crown an interim bantamweight champion. The current champion, Aljamain Sterling, is still…

Encouraging Vs Pushing Your Children In Martial Arts

As parents, we all want the best for our children. We want them to experience everything they can. We want to give them opportunities that we didn’t have. There is a fine line between nudging them and pushing them too hard.  Youth…

To gi or not to gi in BJJ? That is the question.

The first question someone will ask a fellow jiu jitsu practitioner when they meet them is "gi or nogi?". The answer to this question reveals a lot about the techniques used for training, and how that translates over into the individual's…

I Want To Be A Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Fighter - Do I Need To Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ)?

What Is Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)? Mixed Martial Arts is just that. A combination of various martial arts disciplines. This typically includes grappling, striking, and ground fighting. In theory, you should be proficient in more than one…

Interview with Bobbie Bartholomew - Purple Belt

Why Should Women Train Martial Arts?

Martial arts have always been male dominated sports. Whether on UFC cards or in martial arts gyms, women are in the minority. While this can be a deterrent to some, women should all consider at least some level of martial arts training. This…

A Guide To Concussion Protocol

Any individual who has sustained a significant impact to the head should be seen by a physician or neurological specialist.  This guide is not a replacement for professional medical guidance, and far from exhaustive in regards to treating…