About Our Team
Professor Vinny is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under professor John Cabay. He is a skilled martial artist who has been training and competing for over 12 years. He brings a passion and intensity to his coaching style that will push you and inspire you to achieve your martial arts and fitness goals. Vinny will be teaching the Gi fundamentals program as well as some wrestling and stand up.
Professor Matheus is a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. He is an IBJJF world champion and has competed at the highest levels with top level athletes his entire career. His passion for the art is displayed in his highly technical training and teaching style. Matheus teaches the 6am classes Tues., Wed., and Thursdays.
Coach Peyton is our Little Wolves kids’ coach
Coach Steve is a BJJ brown belt, and also a fitness coach, specializing in kettle bells and “Animal Flow” plyometrics and mobility training. Steve is a lifelong martial artist with over 15 years of experience in grappling and combat sports. His coaching emphasizes efficient movement, functional strength, and composure under pressure. His goal is helping students build jiu jitsu that works in training, competition, and real life encounters.
Coach Josh is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu who has been training off and on for 12 years. He is also a yoga instructor and brings a level of high level of instruction and balance to the program. Josh has a strong passion for learning and teaching as he heads up the kids program under the guidance of professor John Cabay.
Empowerment Scholarship Account
Ares/PV is registered with Empowerment Scholarship Account through the State of Arizona, meaning you can receive tax credits and tuition assistance through the program.
What is ESA? Parents have the right to choose what’s best for their family and have their education tax dollars pay for the school that meets their child’s needs. Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) make that possible.
With the ESA program, the money that would pay for that student’s education in a neighborhood school follows that student to whichever school the parents choose for their child, including education at home.
ESA dollars cover multiple education expenses, such as private school tuition, curricula, educational supplies, tutoring, and more.
Learn more about the program at https://www.azed.gov/esa
“We Defy” Program
We Defy Foundation provides combat veterans coping with military connected disabilities a long term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and fitness training.
Ares/PV is a We Defy Affiliate Gym. We encourage veterans to take advantage of this program. Learn more about it at https://wedefyfoundation.org/ or ask Coach Cabay!
Safe And Fun Self-Defense Learning For All Ages And Skill Levels
Safe And Fun Self-Defense Learning For All Ages And Skill Levels
Ares/ PV Jiu-Jistu is the premier Black Belt Academy in central Phoenix and provides a challenging, fun learning environment for you to develop black belt skills. The challenging classes will push you and your family beyond your physical limits and all the fun will keep you coming back for more.
Whether you’re a child, teen, or adult, learning BJJ increases focus, boosts confidence and sets the stage for success – both on and off the mat.
Ares/ PV Jiu-Jitsu specializes in teaching beginner-level students from age 4 to 84. We understand the basics of martial arts and emphasize the proper use of kicks and punches, as well as effective grappling.
We want to start you off on the right foot as a beginner student and help you advance to the next level with confidence and feeling proud of all your achievements along the way.
Our highly skilled and experienced instructors are excited to help you on your journey to get fit, learn self-defense and develop Black Belt level skills for success in life! Martial arts is a GREAT way to connect with your body, mind and spirit as you learn how to use your entire body, from the ground up! No matter what your size is, you’ll learn joint locking, leverage, timing and wrestling techniques to dominate your opponent.
Unleash your inner giant as you learn powerful submissions, practical defense maneuvers, and develop true grit to get through the heart-pumping cardio circuits.
Kids learn how to be bully-proof, while adults learn how to be attacker-proof. You’ll both become more aware of other people and your surroundings, know how to spot sticky situations so you can walk away before things get bad, and also know how to defend yourselves, if necessary.
Those are all priceless benefits! But really, we like to think of it as “affordable excellence.” Becoming a Black Belt at Ares/ PV is invaluable, and the lessons learned during your journey can be applied throughout your entire life. We like to think of it as the lifelong pursuit of unattainable perfection – and that’s a beautiful thing!
Check out the SUPER-LOW web special going on right now! Classes fill up fast because it’s such an awesome deal so reserve your spot today! This special is 100% RISK-FREE!
Our world class Black Belt instructors have over 20 years of experience and are here to guide you on your path from White Belt to Black Belt. Our family environment fosters personal growth, confidence, empowerment and friendships.
Come see what we’re all about and take advantage of the best prices, the most amazing instructors, and have the most fun you’ve ever had getting fit! We can’t wait to train with you and celebrate the thrill of VICTORY every time you accomplish something big or small. See you soon!