Our Team
You will be learning from world class instructors
Aaron Handy
Aaron Handy is the Program Director of Judo and Co-Owner of the Legacy Martial Arts Academy. He was on the USA Judo National Team and currently serves as the Director of Performance for Ohio Judo.
Ryan Roach
Professor Ryan Roach is the Program Director of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is Co-Owner of the Legacy Martial Arts Academy. Ryan is an active competitor & is also a Law Enforcement Instructor.
Luke Schroeder
Luke Schroeder is a coach for our Kids & Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs. Luke recently retired from the United States Air Force and currently works for the Department of Defense.
Ben Schroeder
Professor Ben Schroeder is a coach for our Kids & Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu programs. Ben is an active competitor & is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Cincinnati.
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Ray Smith
Sensei Ray Smith is a coach for our Kids & Adult Judo programs and currently serves as the Development Director for Ohio Judo. ​
Grant Nidey
Grant is a coach for our Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program and is an active competitor. Grant recently relocated to the area from Iowa.
Tony Ellicott
Tony is an assistant coach for our Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. He is an active competitor and works as a software developer.
Mandy Roach
Amanda is an assistant coach for our Kids Brazilian jiu-jitsu program. She is an active competitor and is also a Gracie Survial Tactics Instructor.
Nick Pugh
Nick is the head Muay Thai & MMA coach. He is a former professional fighter and is an active BJJ competitor.
Mitch Simpson
Mitch is an assistant coach for our Judo & BJJ programs. He is also a high level competitor.