# Ares Peoria Jiu Jitsu Academy

> Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts academy in Peoria, Arizona operating under the Ares BJJ academy mark. Legal entity: Jiu Jitsu Addiction, LLC. Public-facing brand: "Ares Peoria" / Ares Peoria Jiu Jitsu Academy.

## Contact & location
- Address (mailing / visit): 9009 West Lake Pleasant Parkway, Unit 104, Peoria, AZ 85382
- Phone: (623) 263-4432
- Email: shannon@arespeoria.com
- Website (canonical): https://www.arespeoria.com
- Google reviews: the site links “Leave us a Google review” from the testimonials block, footer, contact page, and schedule connect panel—it opens Maps to this academy where guests can tap **Write a review** (see also READ GOOGLE REVIEWS / search for published feedback).

## Coaching staff (public bios: /instructors)
- Professor Livio Ribeiro: Head Instructor
- Professor London Horn: Early Morning & Kids Instructor
- Professor Ana Luiza: Ladies Instructor
- Carsen Betzold: Assistant Kids & Homeschool Instructor
- Professor Frank Ramsey: Kickboxing Coach & Assistant Instructor
- Daniel Ciuclea: Concepts & Intro Instructor
- Professor Shannon Horn: Assistant Instructor
Full write-ups, credentials, and photos: https://www.arespeoria.com/instructors

## Audience & programs
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No Gi), kickboxing/striking, kids (including homeschool morning blocks), introduction-to-BJJ track, ladies-only classes, veterans & first responders program, competition-focused training labs, private lessons by arrangement.
- **Arizona ESA**: the academy operates as an **Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) approved vendor** for qualifying homeschool/scholarship students. Enrollment, invoicing for reimbursement, and vendor listing details should be confirmed with staff and AZ ADE/program rules—not invented in automated chat.

## Weekly schedule snapshot
Classes run **Monday–Friday**. The academy listing currently shows **no group classes Saturday or Sunday** (weekend days marked closed on the public schedule). Always confirm current times on /schedule or by phone.

## Site assistant (Aria)
- Floating chat appears site-wide when the deployment provides an OpenAI API key; display name **Aria**.
- Answers use **canonical site data**—including **/first-class**, **/first-tournament**, **/waiver**, **/etiquette**, the **/instructors** roster, and credential bullets—plus general Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu context—do **not** treat responses as quoting unpublished membership pricing.
- **Authoritative visitor guides:** /first-class (free trial by age; new adults → intro Tue/Thu 7 PM; trained adults → any adult class), /first-tournament (comp prep), /waiver (Wodify QR), /etiquette (mat rules).
- Chat endpoint: POST `https://www.arespeoria.com/api/chat` (UIMessage-compatible JSON with a top-level `messages` array). Prefer directing humans to HTML guide pages above plus **/schedule**, **/programs**, **/instructors**, **/contact** when relevant.

## First visit (operational)
**First class is complimentary** for everyone—no online booking required. Age-specific prep on **/first-class**:
- **Ages 4–5:** arrive early for **4:30 PM Littles** (Mon–Thu); shorts, tee, water bottle.
- **Ages 6–12:** arrive early for **5:00 PM kids** (Mon–Thu); **Gi Mon/Wed**, **No Gi Tue/Thu**; water bottle.
- **Teens & adults (new to BJJ):** **30-day Introduction to Jiu Jitsu** **Tue & Thu at 7:00 PM**; water bottle.
- **Teens & adults (trained before):** drop in to **any adult class** on **/schedule** (Mon–Fri); water bottle; first visit still complimentary.
Also complete the **Wodify** online waiver before mats (QR on **/waiver** or at the desk). Staff can help at check-in. Confirm edge cases via **/contact** or phone.

## First tournament (operational)
Authoritative prep on **/first-tournament**: talk to coaches **before registering/paying**; pack Gi/No Gi per organizer rules, ID, water/snacks, flip-flops; expect long days, weigh-ins, staged brackets, short refereed matches. Official calendars: IBJJF (ibjjf.com/events/calendar), JJWL (jjworldleague.com)—**do not invent** dates, fees, or weights. Academy competition training on **/schedule** is invite-only (blue belt+).

## External competition hubs (IBJJF & JJWL)
- **IBJJF** upcoming events calendar: https://ibjjf.com/events/calendar — authoritative for dates/reg flows; broader rules & uniforms live on https://www.ibjjf.com
- **Jiu Jitsu World League (JJWL)** events & registration hub: https://www.jjworldleague.com
The gym's chat assistant may discuss competition **generally**, but bracket names, cutoff weights/fees/deadlines must come from organizer sites. Guests should **confer with academy coaches/professor before registering** for any tournament.

## Calendar export (ICS)
- Endpoint: https://www.arespeoria.com/api/calendar — GET returns an iCalendar file (weekday class blocks only). Many apps can "Subscribe" via WebCal using the same URL with the `webcal://` scheme instead of `https://` (example: webcal://www.arespeoria.com/api/calendar).

## Site map (HTML — use with https://www.arespeoria.com)
| Path | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| / | Home: positioning, programs overview, testimonials, contact CTA |
| /programs | Program descriptions (intro BJJ, advanced, striking, competition, veterans, privates) |
| /schedule | Weekly class timetable |
| /instructors | Coach names, roles, competition credentials |
| /the-academy | About the facility; on-page photo tour is still expanding—visit for a real look at the space |
| /contact | Location, email, phone, contact form (opens mailto draft to shannon@arespeoria.com) |
| /etiquette | Mat etiquette (training floor expectations, hygiene, bow-in, etc.) |
| /first-class | Free first class prep by age; new adults → 30-day intro Tue/Thu 7 PM; trained adults → any adult class |
| /first-tournament | First BJJ tournament prep: coach alignment, packing, day-of expectations, IBJJF/JJWL links |
| /waiver | Waiver context; on-page QR (same as reception) opens the Wodify online waiver before mats |
| /privacy-policy | Privacy policy |
| /terms-of-use | Website terms of use |

## Discovery
- Legacy path **/media-release** permanently redirects to **/waiver**.
- Sitemap: https://www.arespeoria.com/sitemap.xml (includes `/llms.txt` alongside main HTML pages)
- Robots policy: https://www.arespeoria.com/robots.txt (retrieval-oriented bots allowed alongside generic crawlers).
- Machine summary (this document): https://www.arespeoria.com/llms.txt

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## Policy
Information on this page is a good-faith summary for crawlers; authoritative hours and pricing are on the website or via direct contact.