Interview with Marrese Crump

A quick interview with Marrese Crump, who has been training current WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Batista, on various new skills. Marrese is a martial arts trainer, as well as personal trainer and actor. For martial arts, Marrese submerged himself in the study of Karate, Muay Thai, Kung Fu, Capoeira, Western Boxing, Filipino Kali, Tae Kwon Do and Ninjutsu. His upcoming movie work will feature former WWE star, Rob Van Dam. Here's a quick question and answer session with Marrese, as well as details on his Myspace page for you to check out.

1) What sorts of training have you done and do you currently offer?

I have trained in the martial arts since about the age 6 years old. It is a way of life for me.


2) How has it been to work with the Animal, Batista? Is he easy to get along with and work with?

It has been awesome working with Dave. He trains hard and he never gives up, I like that about him.


3) What sorts of things have you focused on with Batista as far as training goes?

I am currently training him in all ranges of the martial arts: punching,kicking, trapping, grappling and weapons. He does it all !!!


4) You mentioned you are working on a movie project with Rob Van Dam. Any details you can provide on this, or is it a guarded secret?

All I can say is,that if you love action films then don't miss this one.


5) Any people in particular from the WWE you've also worked with? Anyone you're planning to or would like to work with in the future?

I have recently spoken with a few wrestlers from both Smackdown and Raw that would like to begin training with me,but our schedules are the challenge at the moment.

Thanks to Marrese for taking some time out to answer these questions. Check out Marrese Crump's Myspace page here, which includes details on a Batista website as well as impressive footage of Marrese's martial arts skills in action!