UFC’s Austin Hubbard earns BJJ Purple Belt

UFC Lightweight, Austin “Thud” Hubbard is High Altitude Martial Arts' newest purple belt! Austin has been busy in the UFC for the past year fighting in June and then again in August. His name will forever be in many UFC fans' memories…

Superhero Saves Sister

Superheroes are real. Some have that natural ability and were born that way, like six year old, Bridger Walker, from Cheyenne, Wyoming. On July 9th, Bridger valiantly protected his younger sister when she was being attacked by a dog. He…

Why Kickboxing?

Who’s tired of running on a treadmill or following an online video workout by yourself? Working out alone can get redundant, and it can get boring, we get it! Imagine trading that boring routine for an interactive workout in a room full of…

The New Normal

Never in our lifetime did we think the world would face a real life virus pandemic straight out of a Netflix movie but there we were. Covid-19 hit the world with a vengeance and shut us down. It was sad. It was scary. It was unbelievable. But…

What did the coaches do during quarantine...and how do they feel about being back on the mats?

Professor Cody DonovanQuarantine was actually really good for me. It was nice to make my world a little smaller and focus on family. I did some really good one on one training with some close friends and family. I also really enjoyed the quarantine…

Temporary Closure due to COVID-19

COVID-19 Update

We are working diligently to be proactive to prevent the spread of COVID-19, within our state and to protect the health and safety of all our members and staff. For the next 10 days, we are implementing a modified health and wellness schedule. In…

I Lost a Bet and Tried BJJ

“Why don’t you train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?”, was a question I got asked almost daily. I am married to a black belt, Cody Donovan, (together for 10 years, married for 6 years), we own a martial arts academy (High Altitude Martial Arts/Easton…

Be Brave Enough To Be Bad At Something New

The night before my 31st birthday I was having a drink with friends at a sports bar.  UFC was playing on several of the TVs and, after admiring the strength and athleticism of two of the female fighters, I tipsily mused that MMA looked…

UFC Fight Night - Raleigh

Curtis “Razor” Blaydes takes on Junior Dos Santos in tomorrow night’s UFC Fight Night in Raleigh. This main event should be packed with action as both men are fighting for title contention.  Curtis “Razor” Blaydes training…