Lima, Peru

The Best Wrestler — Lima, Peru

Olympian-led system. Certified local coaching. A family that builds champions.

Parents want the best for their kids. But where do you start?

It’s hard to know which club will truly invest in your child’s growth. Some rooms are overcrowded. Some only care about wins. Too many kids get burned out before they even reach high school.

At The Best Wrestler — Council Bluffs, we believe your child deserves more.

Meet your Coaches

Olympians, world team members, state champions — more importantly, they are committed to developing your child with discipline, toughness, and character.

Abel Herrera

Abel Herrera is a respected wrestling coach based in Lima, Peru, proudly leading Team Ludis with discipline, passion, and a deep commitment to developing complete athletes. With years of experience both on the mat and in the corner, Abel has built a reputation for producing technically sound, mentally tough competitors who represent their team and country with pride.

Throughout his career, Abel has guided athletes to success at regional and national levels in Peru, helping many earn podium finishes and opportunities to compete at higher levels. His athletes are known for their strong fundamentals, relentless pace, and composure under pressure—traits that reflect his coaching philosophy.

Abel’s coaching style blends traditional wrestling values with modern training structure. He emphasizes technical precision, daily discipline, conditioning, and mental toughness. Practices under Abel are structured and demanding, yet supportive—he believes in holding athletes to a high standard while building their confidence step by step.

More than just wins and medals, Abel is committed to shaping character. He teaches respect for the sport, for teammates, and for the process. His mission is not only to develop champions on the mat, but strong leaders off of it.

Under his leadership, Team Ludis continues to grow as a competitive and values-driven wrestling program in Lima, Peru.

Ivan Delchev Ivanov

Georgi Ivanov

Simple Steps to get started

Book a Tour or Assessment

Visit our facility and meet your coach.

Train in the Olympic System

Proven methods that build wrestlers and people.

Watch them grow

See your child gain confidence. skill, and grit.

Hear from families in Lima

"I can’t express the appreciation I have for Georgie and Ivan. They are passionate about developing youth wrestling and they have a way of transforming a kids mind set from liking the sport, to loving the sport. I have a 12 year old daughter that I would have never thought would get into a sport like wrestling. We are now in our third year being at The Best Wrestler and my daughter has dreams of becoming a National Champion and going on to wrestle collegiately. Georgie and Ivan have a way of communicating to the youth to dream big and work hard. They make every kid in the room feel as if they are important to them and they are on their way to being a champion."

My son, Rylan, has been with The Best Wrestler for just over a year, and the progress he’s made has been incredible. A year ago, he didn’t place at the AAU state tournament in folkstyle—now he’s taken 6th at AAU state and become both the USA Freestyle and Greco state champion. Physically, he’s stronger and more technical, but the biggest changes have been in his mindset. His confidence, discipline, and mental toughness have grown tremendously. The coaches here are second to none—they push the athletes to reach their full potential while building them up every step of the way. Their dedication, knowledge, and belief in these kids make all the difference. We’re proud to be part of this program and highly recommend it to anyone serious about wrestling development. Be The Best!

We would highly recommend Coach Ivan and Coach Georgi at The Best Wrestler. They are amazing coaches and people! They have distinguished backgrounds and experience in coaching and wrestling both domestically and internationally. They have had a tremendous influence on our son Joel. They were instrumental in helping him win his first two Fargo titles and the success has continued on from there. They were also extremely helpful during the college recruiting process. I would encourage you to bring your son or daughter in to meet with Coach Georgi and Coach Ivan to see how they can help them develop their skills as they have many others. The lessons they teach will not only help your son or daughter become a better wrestler, but also a better person on and off the mat. Also if you are wanting your son or daughter to jump levels in their wrestling abilities, I would highly recommend you get them to the morning workouts. They are a game changer! To your success- Joshua and Akemi Adams Parents of Joel Adams 2024 US Open U20 Greco National Champion 2022 U17 World Champion Greco 2022 U17 Pan Am Champion Freestyle and Greco 2022 US Open U17 Greco Champion Freestyle Runner-Up 3 time Greco World Team member U15, U17, U20 Super 32 Finalist 3 time Fargo Champion 3 time Nebraska High School Class A Folkstyle State Champion. Oregon State University Athlete

More than Wrestling

Your child won’t just learn takedowns. They’ll gain resilience, humility, and the courage to lead. Wrestling ends someday, but the lessons here last forever.