Martial Arts

Fight Night

Rampage Jackson keeps cool in Denver in advance of UFC 135 (PHOTOS)

"Rampage" Jackson.​Longtime UFC fighter Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has gone on to become one of UFC's most valuable prize fighters, even defeating Chuck Lidell in 2007. But how is he preparing for this Saturday's fight, UFC 135 at the Pepsi Center in Denver? We headed into his training facilit ... More >>

In Warrior, two MMA-fighting brothers reunite in the cage

"Rampage" Jackson.​Longtime UFC fighter Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has gone on to become one of UFC's most valuable prize fighters, even defeating Chuck Lidell in 2007. But how is he preparing for this Saturday's fight, UFC 135 at the Pepsi Center in Denver? We headed into his training facilit ... More >>

UFC 135 in Denver to generate $12-$18 million, says MMA league president Dana White

Jon Jones​Outside the eight-sided ring on September 24 at the Pepsi Center, between $12 and $18 million will be generated by the Ultimate Fighting Championship when it returns to Denver. "It's cool to be back here where the first one started," said UFC President Dana White at a press conferen ... More >>

Are climbing and roller derby destined for the Olympics? Colorado's ready to rock the world

​Last week we reported on the International Olympic Committee's announcement that ski and snowboard slopestyle events have officially been added as medal sports for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games and on the local ramifications of that decision. And wait, there's more: Other big news with a solid ... More >>

Wing Chun Style

​Last week we reported on the International Olympic Committee's announcement that ski and snowboard slopestyle events have officially been added as medal sports for the 2014 Sochi Winter Games and on the local ramifications of that decision. And wait, there's more: Other big news with a solid ... More >>

How to get my job: Mixed Martial Arts Instructor

​Bashing someone's face in, locking their arms down, kicking them in the stomach -- it's all in a day's work for a mixed martial artist. Of course, every fighter has to have a teacher to learn technique from, which is where Billy Hendricks, a former MMA fighter, comes in. As an instructor at S ... More >>

Alex Tinsley: Longmont teacher allegedly wanted to help student join Mile High Club

Alex Tinsley.​The story of Alex Tinsley, a Longmont High School teacher and karate club "sensei" arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a child, started out creepy -- and it definitely hasn't changed directions. The latest: Tinsley reportedly told police he had multiple trysts with the st ... More >>

Get Your Kicks

Alex Tinsley.​The story of Alex Tinsley, a Longmont High School teacher and karate club "sensei" arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a child, started out creepy -- and it definitely hasn't changed directions. The latest: Tinsley reportedly told police he had multiple trysts with the st ... More >>

The Karate Kid remake is too cynical to catch a fly with chopsticks

Alex Tinsley.​The story of Alex Tinsley, a Longmont High School teacher and karate club "sensei" arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a child, started out creepy -- and it definitely hasn't changed directions. The latest: Tinsley reportedly told police he had multiple trysts with the st ... More >>

Stress Less

Alex Tinsley.​The story of Alex Tinsley, a Longmont High School teacher and karate club "sensei" arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a child, started out creepy -- and it definitely hasn't changed directions. The latest: Tinsley reportedly told police he had multiple trysts with the st ... More >>

Sonia Sotomayor could declare martial law on Kevin Orcutt's nunchaku

Alex Tinsley.​The story of Alex Tinsley, a Longmont High School teacher and karate club "sensei" arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a child, started out creepy -- and it definitely hasn't changed directions. The latest: Tinsley reportedly told police he had multiple trysts with the st ... More >>

Dispatch from Geekdom: A day at the Rocky Mountain Swordplay Guild

Photos by Ben Moger-Williams The dress code calls for black on black, or at least dark on dark, but I wear red pants. It sets me up as an outsider, which is exactly what I am - at least when I arrive. But by the end of the day, I'll feel like a fellow condottieri, a medieval mercenary-in-training l ... More >>

Chandni Chowk to China

Photos by Ben Moger-Williams The dress code calls for black on black, or at least dark on dark, but I wear red pants. It sets me up as an outsider, which is exactly what I am - at least when I arrive. But by the end of the day, I'll feel like a fellow condottieri, a medieval mercenary-in-training l ... More >>

Heroine Chic

The Devil Music Ensemble plays live for Red Heroine.

Milking It: Kung Fu Panda Crunchers

The Devil Music Ensemble plays live for Red Heroine.

Oriental Theater

The venerable Northwest Denver venue gets busy.

Nia Nights

Little Fish Movement Arts offers an elemental celebration.

The Foot Fist Way

Tae kwon do comedy The Foot Fist Way stars a truly cringe-tastic Danny McBride.

Redbelt

David Mamet and his hero fight the power, and succumb to it, in Redbelt.

UFC Returns to the Front Range

David Mamet and his hero fight the power, and succumb to it, in Redbelt.

Triad Election

Starz FilmCenter

Parking Exercise

Starz FilmCenter

A True Horror Classic

Starz FilmCenter

Johnny Knows Karate

Larimer Lounge

Feckless

Jet Li goes out with a whimper, not a bang.

Fair Fight

Nickels 1, ACF 0.

The Fight Is On!

Mixed martial arts competition is getting vicious -- outside the ring.

No Pain, No Gain

Mike Nickels aims to knock out the competition.

Wax On, Wax Off

Things take a turn for the wild at Dulcinea’s.

Way of the Warrior

Gaku Homma found his domo on the range.

Chow Time

Stephen Chow's Kung Fu Hustle breaks all the rules.

Red Tide

The Hong Kong stuntmen of Red Trousers risk it all for cinematic thrills.

Kung Fu'd

Or, what does Miramax have against Asian films?

Lions and Bears

The SCFD gala dazzles with dozens of free shows.

Raw Power

Matthew Helms is a martial-arts expert, a boy genius...and Hollywood's hair apparent.

Hop On

Get a jump on the crowds at Frog Rodeo

What a Knockout!

Sabaki Challenge gets extreme

Malicia Movement

Meet Baba, international man of mystery.

Big Mack Attack

"Mr." Newton trains pros, but he finds bliss inspiring plain folks to get fit.

Jake's Big Break

A computer geek dons a blue wig and takes a flying leap at the fringes of pro wrestling.

Comparison Chopping

A handy guide to the various ways you can really defend yourself in a hurry.

Onward Through It All

Jim Lauderdale has fought his way through the dregs of Nashville and emerged as a country keeper.

A Bloomin' Good Time

29th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Emotion in Motion

With Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang Lee kicks the martial-arts movie to the art-house crowd.

Touché!

In the sport of fencing, nothing is beside the point.

Let the Games Begin

And the gold medal for pinochle goes to...

See What Matters

The Northglenn Judo Club keeps kicking with the fray.

Cultural Revolution

Dragon dance with Mei Pai Kung Fu Association.

Blood Lines

Dragon dance with Mei Pai Kung Fu Association.