Coach Samantha has been training for 3 years under Professor Ricardo Feliciano at Checkmat Murrieta and 2 years under Renato Andrade at Checkmat Menifee. Competing during her white belt, earning Silver at IBJJF Nationals in Las Vegas. She is a teacher with a love for not just teaching at school but at the gym. When she is not on the mat, or in a classroom, she is spending her time between her 3 youngest children and their school/sports activities.