Joseph Wright (He/Him/His)

Advanced Actor Combatant

Joe is a fight choreographer, actor, stunt performer, personal trainer, and general movement enthusiast based out of south-eastern Michigan.

In the stage combat world, he is a co-director/co-founder and trainer for Theatrica Gladiatoria (based out of Ypsilanti, Michigan) and works with various theatres and schools in the area as a stage combat instructor and choreographer.  

As a movement enthusiast he has training in:

  • Parkour
  • Falls (20ft)
  • Mini Trampoline stunts
  • Fencing (foil, saber, and epee)
  • Historical European Martial Arts
  • Tactical Movement Training (Individual, Team, and larger elements)
And as a physical educator and personal trainer he is a:

  • Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)
  • Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM)
  • Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM)
  • Spartan SGX level 1 Coach (Spartan Race)
  • Certified Parkour Coach, level 2 (WFPF)
  • Member and Advanced Actor/Combatant (Fight Directors Canada)
  • Member (United States Fencing Coaches Association)




Skill Proficiency History

Date Weapon Location Grade

2023 National Stage Combat Workshop

Aug 5, 2023 Firearm Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass

NSCW 2023- SCI SPRs

Aug 4, 2023 Rapier and Dagger Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 4, 2023 Single Sword Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 4, 2023 Unarmed Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 4, 2023 Small Sword Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 4, 2023 Broadsword Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 4, 2023 Broadsword and Shield Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 4, 2023 Quarterstaff Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 4, 2023 Knife Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass

Art In Arms Brawl 2023

May 26, 2023 Rapier and Dagger Saint Paul, Minnesota Recommended Pass

2021 National Stage Combat Workshop

Aug 6, 2021 Rapier and Dagger Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Unarmed Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Broadsword Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Small Sword Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Broadsword and Shield Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Quarterstaff Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Knife Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass

NSCW 2021 Firearms Certification

Jul 24, 2021 Firearm Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass

UTH 2021

Jul 6, 2021 Single Sword Cherokee, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 6, 2021 Unarmed Cherokee, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 6, 2021 Broadsword Cherokee, North Carolina Recommended Pass

Firearms Practical Test in MI

May 16, 2021 Firearm Ypsilanti, Michigan Recommended Pass