Samuel Griffith (He/Him/His)

Actor Combatant

Samuel is pursuing degrees in both Theatre and Language Studies in Fort Worth, Texas. Samuel continues to study and discover historical martial arts from around the world in order to learn from and incorporate them into the stories we tell through every medium from classical theatre to motion capture and animation. Samuel also is currently an Assistant instructor of Stage Combat and Theatrical Weaponry at UTA as well as an Assistant Fight Coordinator for the UTA Maverick Theatre Company, working alongside DAI Associate Instructor of Combat and Associate Prof. Joe Chapa Jr.


Skill Proficiency History

Date Weapon Location Grade

Sw & Sh/SiS SPT

Jun 3, 2024 Rapier and Dagger Macomb, Illinois Basic Pass
Jun 3, 2024 Single Sword Macomb, Illinois Recommended Pass
Jun 3, 2024 Broadsword and Shield Macomb, Illinois Recommended Pass

Central Illinois Stage Combat

Jun 1, 2023 Quarterstaff Macomb, Illinois Recommended Pass
Jun 1, 2023 Knife Macomb, Illinois Recommended Pass

LoneStar Smash 2021 SPR

Nov 7, 2021 Broadsword Dallas, Texas Basic Pass

2021 National Stage Combat Workshop

Aug 6, 2021 Broadsword Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Rapier and Dagger Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Unarmed Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass