MEET YOUR COACH
Roberta “Crush” Samad
Head Coach · Full Time
BJJ Black Belt, 4th degree · Luta Livre Black Belt
Professional competition experience. Full-time coaching at Legacy in Hamilton, Ohio.
Meet Roberta.
Roberta “Crush” Samad is Legacy’s full-time Head Coach for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and MMA. She is a professional grappler and a veteran of PFL and Bellator MMA competition, with a background spanning submission grappling and striking.
She teaches kids, youth, and adults and manages the academy’s active fight team. Her role spans everyday instruction and leadership of Legacy’s competing athletes. Whether you are exploring your first class or building on years of training, our team will help you choose a starting point that fits your experience and goals.
EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS
A foundation built on the mats.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
BJJ Black Belt, 4th degree
Received her BJJ Black Belt in 2012 from Israel Gomes of American Killer Bees.
Luta Livre
Luta Livre Black Belt
A background in submission grappling that complements her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.
Professional competition
Professional grappler & MMA competitor
Experience in PFL and Bellator, with a second-place finish at the ADCC Brazilian Trials.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
From international competition to Legacy.
Roberta has competed on major professional MMA stages, including PFL and Bellator.
Alongside her MMA career, Roberta has competed as a professional grappler and placed second at the ADCC Brazilian Trials.
HER TRAINING ROOTS
A lifelong martial arts journey.
Roberta began training in Brazil at age seven. She earned her BJJ Black Belt in 2012 and went on to compete professionally in both grappling and MMA. That combination gives her a broad perspective on ground fighting and striking.
Today, her focus at Legacy is coaching full time and sharing that experience with the academy’s students.
Find your starting point.
New to martial arts?
Begin with our 7-day intro program. Wear workout clothes; no equipment is needed, and free loaner equipment is available.
Already training?
Tell us about your background and goals. We’ll help you find the right Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing, or MMA classes.
A MEMBER’S EXPERIENCE
What students say.
“Roberta is an amazing Coach ! She is extremely knowledgeable!”
Sosof S · April 2025
Google review excerpt
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