Very good article unveiling the true history behind Bruce Lee and the Golden Age of Martial Arts by Clarke Illimatical
Posted by Sam Kressin in Martial Arts
Stepping Out On The Long Range Hook
Posted by Sam Kressin in Boxing, Martial Arts
Another great Video from my buddy Scott Walker… If you haven’t seen his Shadow Boxing video in White Sands New Mexico make sure to check that out here…
Greg Capullo’s Bane Inked By Sam Kressin
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Drawing and Illustration, Inked Drawings
I recently finished inking this Bane Penciled by Greg Capullo. I usually spend 25-30 minutes everyday inking over some else’s work I respect and admire. I do this as an exerices to improve my own skills in Drawing and in using my brush. This piece was 100% inked with a #3 Windsor Newton Series Seven Brush. Check out Greg’s original pencils below. 
If you are unfamilar with Capullo’s work I strongly recommend checking out;Batman: The Court of Owls
It’s also well worth listening to these fantastic Fatman on Batman interviews with Greg;
Grant Morrison’s Supergods
Posted by Sam Kressin in Book Reviews, Opinion, Personal Journal
I just finished listening to the unabridged audio edition of Grant Morrison’s book; Supergods: What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human
Because I am a slow reader and like to listen to books while I am drawing I prefere to listen to books I get on Audible instead of reading them.
Supergods is a 480pg book about the history of comic books the development of the comic book industry and a biography of the author Grant Morrison’s live as a comic book creator, including his philosophy approach and process to writing.
If you don’t know who Grant Morrison is check out Batman Arkham Asylum
Some of my favorite parts in the book are Morrison’s breakdowns of Frank Miller’s “Dark Knight Returns” and Alan Moore’s “Watchmen.” Both are books I’ve read several times over and Morrison sheds light on a number of incites I had never thought of or picked up on before. I also like how Grant Morrison describes his approach to comic book writing as more of an observer or visitor who watches things unfold as they happen and records them. Grant Morrison’s description of a quest for the shamanic experiences as he formulates new stories ideas is another really interesting concept. Over all I really enjoyed the book.
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Strength Monsters
Flying Leg Scissors: Beginners Drill
Posted by Sam Kressin in Catch Wrestling, Training Journal
Hulk Style Lettering
Posted by Sam Kressin in Design Work, Drawing and Illustration
Got My Copy!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Catch Wrestling
Some Great Catch Wrestling Techniques in the latest issue of Jiu-Jitsu Magazine by Josh Barnett!
Here are some cool video breakdowns of some of the Catch Holds found in the magazine.
Standing Double Wrist Lock
Double Wrist Lock
Head and Arm Compression Choke
Front Thrust Kick!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Karate, Martial Arts, Training Journal
Earlier This Year Studying Walt Stanchfield Method of Gestural Drawing With David Pimental
Posted by Sam Kressin in Drawing and Illustration
David Pimentel is a Story Artist at Walt Disney Feature Animation and a disciple of the late Walt Stanchfield
Here are a few of my drawings from one of the sessions I did in Pimental’s class hover over the photo to click through to the next slide…
Foot Sweep, Single Leg Foot Sweep, Leg Lock: Training Journal 5-13-15
Posted by Sam Kressin in Catch Wrestling
Strength Monsters Pro Wrestling Comics
Posted by Sam Kressin in Design Work, Strength Monsters
The final lettering… Not too long ago I posted this video here of myself finishing up the old school hand drawn and inking portion of this lettering I did based on 1940s Marvel Stories Fiction Pulp Magazine titles.
Beginner’s Foot Sweep Drill: Training Journal 5-12-15
Posted by Sam Kressin in Catch Wrestling
Freaks of the Gym: Ken
Posted by Sam Kressin in Drawing and Illustration, Freaks of the Gym
Stand-Up, Ankle Pick, Ankle Lock: Training Journal 5-10-13
Posted by Sam Kressin in Billy Robinson, Catch Wrestling, San Diego Martial Arts Seminars
I uploaded this video onto youtube two years ago to the day. I learned this from Billy Robinson.
Posted by Sam Kressin in Opinion
Great podcast on a great topic. “Risk” has long time been considered Megadeth’s worst album prior to “Supercollider” and Brian LeTendre comes on to defend it! I love this. Megadeth has long time been one of my top five favorite bands of all time and they are in my mind and always have been the best of the big four.
Light Grappling / Drilling: Training Journal 5-6-15
Posted by Sam Kressin in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Catch Wrestling, San Diego Martial Arts Seminars
Knee Tap Take Down To Flying Mare
Posted by Sam Kressin in Billy Robinson, Catch Wrestling
Now Flush!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Drawing and Illustration, Pencil Drawings, Worlds Deadliest
I drew this single arm hand stand over a toilet today. Worlds Deadliest will be back soon and with a VENGANCE!
Cutting the Ring: Training Journal 5-5-15
Posted by Sam Kressin in Boxing, Training Journal
“Razzle Dazzle” Billy Robinson
Posted by Sam Kressin in Billy Robinson, Catch Wrestling
From A.W.A. Wrestling All Star No. 138 Circa 1975. To read more about Billy Robinson and his life as both a Professional and Catch Wrestler make sure to check out Physical Chess: My Life in Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling
TRANSCRIPT
When one mentions Manchester, England, there is no doubt who the wrestler could be. Of course it is the extremely handsome Billy Robinson. Upon meeting Billy , he was friendly and casual. He is quite a stylish person. while talking with him, one can sense this man’s gentleness and tenderness. This coupled with kindness and compassion makes him an excellent wrestling instructor for the handicapped. he is truly a humane person.
Irregardless of his wrestling-boxing background, Robby desired to become a schoolteacher. This was his area of concentration while he attended Hetmorr college. Since he started his professional wrestling career, Robby has not lost any of his titles. When he left Britain to tour and study, one of his British titles was forfeited since he did not defend it during a twelve-month period. At this time, Robby was living in Japan. When the new British Heavyweight champ, Albert Wallsh, arrived in Japan, Billy fought Wallsh and regained his title. Robby studied different styles of wrestling in Europe, but basically he studied in Germany and Hungary especially under one man, Gidean Gida.
Whenever he appears, the fans roar and cheer. Despite his popularity, Billy has remained a very down-to-earth person. He is extremely friendly, and he will talk with any of his fans; he is never too busy to be pleasant. Robby is an extremely exciting wrestler, and everyone adores him. One understands why all people feel this way about him.
I Will Kick You In The Face! (Inked)
Posted by Sam Kressin in Drawing and Illustration, Inked Drawings, Worlds Deadliest
I penciled this illustration yesterday and was able to ink it today. I’ll probably make one more revision of this drawing later on stay tuned to see what becomes of this guy.
I Will Kick You In The Face! (Pencils)
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Drawing and Illustration, Pencil Drawings
I penciled this illustration today. Why did I draw this? What will become of it? Stay tuned and keep stopping back in to find out!
Awesome San Diego Red Zone Knife Defense Workshop
Posted by Sam Kressin in Martial Arts
We trained for nearly three hours today it was an awesome introduction to Jerry’s Red Zone Knife Defense material. In this workshop we went over unarmed verse the knife and dealt with someone trying to shank you. Prior to this workshop I had already trained knife defense in the Traditional Arts of Tang Soo Do and Aikido but I had done the most extensive amount of training in unarmed verse knife with Trent Suzuki a 4th degree black belt in the Filipino martial arts and at the time I was training with him a named expert in Hock Hockiem’s system in fact I even dug out my old Congress of American Knife Fighters training blade for this workshop. I still highly value the training I did with Trent and in the traditional arts and fell there was much value gained through those training experiences. The material Jerry presented and taught us today is however in my opinion the best knife training I’ve done to date. For those of you who missed out on this workshop we’ll be having Jerry back again soon stay tuned and don’t miss out on the next one.
Three Reverse Triangles From Guard: Training Journal 4-30-15 (Evening Session)
Posted by Sam Kressin in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Posted by Sam Kressin in Karate, Martial Arts
Having trained extensively in Korean martial arts I found this article of intrest. Although through my own research I don’t agree with everything stated in this article the author does remain relatively objective clearing up many commonly believed myths created about Tae Kwon Do’s orgins. This was originally published in the book: Thomas A. Green, and Joseph R. Svinth (EDs.), Martial Arts in the Modern World
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, The Buiness of Comic Books
As a comic book creator it’s infurating to learn how DC Entertianment has choosen to treat it’s best creators as nothing more than jobbing workers. It’s easy to say everyone should just work on creator own properties yet even with more opportunities to do so today then ever it is still extreemly difficult to actually get anyone to pay attention to any thing new, not established or unknown.
Classic Triangle Setups from Mount: Training Journal 4-30-15
Posted by Sam Kressin in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Training Journal
“Martial Arts WITHOUT punching makes no sense...”
— Ancient Scrolls of the Unknown Masters
From the ancient scrolls of the lost realm of the unknown
Posted by Sam Kressin in Martial Arts, Opinion
Jab, Cross, Shovel Uppercut, Hook, Uppercut: Training Journal 4-29-14
Posted by Sam Kressin in Boxing, Training Journal
I want these guys to acquire a little more skill and a number of ways to set up this combination then in a few weeks I will be teaching them the counter. Keep checking in to follow our progress.
Posted by Sam Kressin in Martial Arts
Tang Hao martial artist, researcher and historian. Tang Hao’s work disproved many of the stories and linage’s claimed by a number of Chinese martial arts including Chen style taijiquan and Shaolin martial arts. His intentions were to clarify the orgins of these arts which lead to many threats through out his life. To learn more follow the link above.
End of the Day Burn: Training Journal 5-28-15
Posted by Sam Kressin in Boxing
Over Hook Take Down Top Wrist Lock: Training Journal 4-25-15
Posted by Sam Kressin in Catch Wrestling
Another Panel from the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Graphic Novel
Posted by Sam Kressin in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Comic Books, Drawing and Illustration
Another art piece by myself and Chris Haueter for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Graphic Novel we have been working on for a long time.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Graphic Novel
Posted by Sam Kressin in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Comic Books
Art work by myself and 5th degree Rigan Machado Black Belt and Metamoris refree Chris Haueter for our upcoming Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Graphic Novel.
Red Zone Knife Defense Workshop San Diego 5-2-15
Posted by Sam Kressin in Martial Arts, San Diego Martial Arts Seminars
Brian Cowell and myself are hosting a Red Zone Knife Defense workshop instructed by Jerry Wetzel on Saturday May 2nd at Swift Kick Martial Arts in Rancho Bernardo from 10:30 am – 12:30 all are welcome to attend cost is $40.00 show up and pay at the door. Who’s Jerry Wetzel? Some of you may have seen this video ripped and uploaded to facebook by bjj girl. It’s had over 3 million views. He’s the guy that made that video, He’s spent over a decade developing a practical solution and system for an unarmed person to defend themselves against an edged weapon and his program comes recommended by numerous Law Enforcement Officers who have had to deal with knifes in real life situations. Jerry has taught his system all over the world including Austrialia, Germany the Czech Republic and more this will be Jerry’s first time teaching the program in San Diego don’t miss this opportunity it will be an eye opening workshop and a lot of fun.
Shovel Upper Cut Paddy Cake Drill
Posted by Sam Kressin in Boxing
Short Jab, Cross step to the angle Shovel Upper Cut followed by two short hook punches to the head. I learned the set up from Rodney King of the Crazy Monkey Defense Program. I put this drill together on my own there are an infinated number of drills found in boxing similar to this one.
Clinch Boxing into a Russian Tie up and Throw
Posted by Sam Kressin in Boxing, Catch Wrestling
Filmed from my private studio in San Diego. This is a classic Catch Wrestling throw I learned from Billy Robinson when your opponent tries to escape your over hook with a limp arm. This needs a lot more work but they’re starting to get the idea stay tuned for future updates as progress is made.
Catch Wrestling Comics
Posted by Sam Kressin in Catch Wrestling, Design Work
Here is a new design piece I did again based on the old American Wrestling Association News Edition of Wrestling Illustrated Circa the 1970s.
Star Wars Celebration 2015 VLog
Posted by Sam Kressin in Personal Journal
Now that I’ve been to this I’d probably never go again. However I am glad I went who knows when it will be return to the United States and be so close to my home. Next year it is going to be in London.
ATAT Attack With Awesome AT ST Pilot
Posted by Sam Kressin in Personal Journal
Within the Chambers of the Death Star! 2015 Star Wars Celebration
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2015 Star Wars Celebration with R2D2
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Shoe Shine Drill For Boxing
Posted by Sam Kressin in Boxing
The Great Herb Trimpe
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books
One of my favorites I bought this book off the shelf back in 1990. It’s a beautiful depiction of the Incredible Hulk throwing Hulk Hogan with an outside wrist lock throw by the great comic book artist Herb Trimpe an artist I admired for years who unfortunately passed away this week at the age of seventy five.
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Hayden Christensen is Indiana Jones! FULL COLOR!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Drawing and Illustration
Yesterday day I posted Joe Rubinstein’s masterful inks over my pencils of the Hayden Christensen as Indiana Jones Illustration. Today I was able squeeze in enough time to finish the coloring lettering and everything else for the Hayden Christensen as Indiana Jones art. Stay tuned to see what comes of this art work! Join me and together we can single handedly dismantle the entire Indiana Jones Franchise BEFORE Disney and Lucas do! VOTE for Hayden Christensen to play Indiana Jones and show your support by liking and sharing this Illustration.
Hayden Christensen is Indiana Jones! INKED!
Posted by Sam Kressin in Comic Books, Drawing and Illustration
You may or may not recall a few weeks ago I published this Pencil Illustration I did of Hayden Christensen as Indiana Jones. Today the inked version is finished. I was real lucky to get my teacher Joe Rubinstein to commit to inking this piece for me and just in time before he got real busy with a bunch of Justice League of America pages for DC comics. Stay tunes as you will see more about this piece of art work soon.
Duke Kahanamoku Catch Wrestling Surfboard Design
Posted by Sam Kressin in Design Work
Another design piece I finished over the weekend. I based this design on the Duke Kahanamoku Vintage Circa 1960s Long Boards. You can downlaod and read my Catch Wrestling Comic book for FREE here!
TRANSCRIPTION:
The Authentic Catch Wrestling Comic Book.
Keeping The Chin Down For Boxing: Training Journal 4-11-15
Posted by Sam Kressin in Boxing
Swift Kick Evaulations
Posted by Sam Kressin in Martial Arts, Personal Journal
From earlier today with some of my good friends, Scott Waker, Jerry Wetzel and Brian Cowell at Swift Kick Martial Arts. Helping to evaluate some of Brian’s advanced students. I was very impressed by skill level and abilities of everyone on the mat today!
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