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At Ares Peoria, our coaching philosophy centers on fostering growth through expert guidance. Experienced and competition-proven instructors are essential in shaping both skill and confidence in every student.

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Dedicated professionals committed to your jiu jitsu journey.

Professor Livio Ribeiro
Head Instructor
  • Second degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Professor Osvaldo Queixinho Moizinho
  • 2021 IBJJF #6 ranked athlete in the world
  • 2022 IBJJF #10 ranked athlete in the world
  • IBJJF World Champion
  • IBJJF European Champion
  • 2X IBJJF Pan American Champion
  • 5X IBJJF Brazilian Champion
  • 4X IBJJF South American Champion
Professor London Horn
Early Morning & Kids Instructor
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Professor Livio Ribeiro
  • 2021 IBJJF Worlds bronze
  • Super active IBJJF black belt competitor
  • Can cook minute rice in 58 seconds
Ana Luiza
Ladies & Homeschool Instructor
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Professor Major?
  • No Gi Worlds Champion
  • American Nationals Champion
  • 4x Brazilian Nationals Champion
  • 2x South American Champion
  • Pan American Bronze
Carsen Betzold
Assistant Kids Instructor
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt under Professor Livio Ribeiro
  • Multiple IBJJF Open champion
  • 2024 IBJJF No Gi Pans bronze
  • Super active IBJJF competitor
  • Certified donut tester
Professor Robiel Tesfaldet
Striking Coach & Assistant Instructor
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Professor John Crouch
  • Super active IBJJF black belt competitor
Daniel Ciuclea
Assistant Instructor
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt under Professor Livio Ribeiro
  • 2024 AZBJJL brown belt open gold
  • 2024 AZBJJL #3 brown belt
  • 2x AZBJJL purple belt gold
  • Can speak only a few words in five different languages
  • Pulled a hammy rollilng with a white belt
Professor Shannon Horn
Assistant Instructor
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Professor Livio Ribeiro
  • Super active IBJJF black belt competitor
  • 2025 IBJJF #9 ranked Master 5 lightweight in the world (GI)
  • 2025 IBJJF #4 ranked Master 5 lightweight in the world (No GI)