INSTRUCTORS
Jonathon Hunter
2nd Degree Black Belt
Head Instructor @ CJJF Prosper
IBJJF American National Champion
Professor Jonathon Hunter is a Brazillian Jiu- Jitsu Black Belt 2nd Degree under Marcus “Soneca” Neuenschwander from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Jonathan started his martial arts journey early in high school wrestling, transitioning into MMA upon graduation, and has since spent his time dedicated to the study of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Marcus "Soneca"
4th Degree Black Belt
PRESIDENT OF CJJF ASSOCIATION
IBJJF American National Champion
IBJJF American National No-Gi Champion
Marcus Neuenschwander, known as “Soneca” is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black belt 4th Degree under the legendary Aldo “Caveirinha” Januário from Gracie Barra. Marcus started training at the age of 13 at the Gracie Barra “Caveirinha” in Belo Horizonte, Brazil alongside names such as Rafael dos Anjos (Former UFC Champion), Paluo “Borrachinha” Costa, Igor Araújo, Phillipe Della Monica, and more.
Carlos Moreno
Arjan Carlos is the youngest American ever to earn master level and is the official Midwest representative for Master Cheetah and the Cheetah Muay Thai Academy. His leadership, knowledge, and dedication make him one of the most sought-after instructors of Muay Thai in the United States. He has been training since 1993 and has trained amateur and professional Muay Thai and MMA champions from central to northern California and in North Texas.
Aaron Benton
BLACK BELT
HEAD INSTRUCTOR @ CJJF West Frisco
Originally from Orange County, California, Aaron started Jiu-Jitsu in 2009 and trained under Evaldo Lima (Royce Gracie and Rodrigo Gracie Black Belt). Aaron was awarded his Black Belt in December of 2021. Aaron and his wife Adri both run CJJF West Frisco and have been in the business since July of 2015.