One month from today - Big Bertha and I head to Alaska, but before we leave I have an interesting task ahead of me!!

DJ and Leonard Garcia

Leonard "Bad Boy" Garcia

Current Professional MMA Record: 24 - 4 - 0 (Wins - Loss - Draw)
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 145 pounds

Website: http://www.badboy145.com/

Over the next 4 weeks, I am both honored and blessed to be Strength and Conditioning Coach for one of the top MMA Cage Fighters in the world, former UFC and present WEC, World Extreme Cage Fighting Super Star, Leonard "Bad Boy" Garcia. I am helping Leonard prepare to step back inside the Octagon, August 9, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Before I continue, I want you to know, Leonard does not drink or do drugs. He is passionate about what he does and he also enjoys spending time with his family and friends!

Leonard has a work ethic that is second to done! If everyone had his drive, focus and determination the world would be a much nicer place.

What I have in store for Leonard to get him ready will not be easy and that is an understatement to say the least but I know he will face it and attach it like he does everything else. Leonard is already great but when he steps inside the cage five weeks from now, he will have become something we don't have a name for yet! :)

Having said that, if you ever get a chance to see Leonard in action, you are in for non-stop action. He is one of a kind. Yet he seemed to be embarrassed when I compare him to the Michael Jordon of MMA. Despite his extraordinary talent he is humble. This is another one of the many honorable traits I admire about this young yet seasoned warrior.

He has the "IT" factor ladies and gentlemen. So every time he fights, you must keep your eyes on him every single moment because you may miss something spectacular!!

Please check back - Leonard is getting ready for his big fight & so are Big Bertha and I - 8000 miles, over 28-days and the Alaska Highway North and South!! We'll keep you posted!!

Until next time my friends - God Bless, DJ & Big Bertha

Try it -- You'll love your results!!

As you see, long rides on my motorcycle Big Bertha is just one of my passions. Another thing that makes me want to get out of bed in the morning is helping others be at their very best!! Over the past 24 years, I have discovered what does and does not work when it comes to exercise and nutrition. I keep things simple and everyone who follows my suggestions will get phenomenal results!! If you've tried all the fads - it time for facts, and time to make a positive life-long change in your life. I look forward to hearing from you. Please contact me at 505-803-0750 or irronbutt@aol.com

If you live in the Albuquerque, NM area, I will come to you. If you live outside the Metro area, I will work with you via the telephone.

Thanks... Have a healthy happy day!!

DJ























Until next time my friends! Take care out there!

DJ and Big Bertha's - 1st Annual Alaska Highway "Ride for Life " Fundraiser

In six weeks, Big Bertha and I will be hitting the road again to help save lives and make a difference! On August 2, 2009, the team of DJ and Big Bertha will set out to ride the Alcan Highway for the 5th and 6th time. Individuals, companies and corporations will donate their products, services and donate per mile for this 8000 mile journey. The money raised will go to heart disease and pediatric cancer.

Yesterday we received wonderful news!! Helmet House will supply survival gear for our journey. The list of fantastic items are, a Shoei Helmet, boots, gloves, jacket, pants, rain gear, bike cover and luggage! Thank you & God Bless you Helmet House!! Once again you are helping us make a difference!

Also to help raise money for my cause, I will take my trusty towel. After I beat my challengers in less than 15 minutes, with my Ultimate ECI Towel Training, they will each make a donation to our cause! As I ride through North America, I will film my ECI "Towel TAP" Challenge.

I'll keep you posted. Please check back for details!!

Take care out there - DJ and Big Bertha

Ride for Kids & Big Bertha Turned 230,000 miles!!

On May 31, 2009, The Ride for Kids Fundraiser in Albuquerque, NM raise $89,000.00 for Pediatric cancer. I had the privilege of being asked to ride Danielle Begay on Big Bertha again this year!

Together, Big Bertha and I are still logging the miles. On May 31, 2009, I rolled 230,000 miles on my 1999 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, Big Bertha's odometer. Tomorrow her & I will ride from Albuquerque to the California border - oh about 1000 miles before we call it a day!!

Until next time my friends!! Take care out there!!

DJ & Big Bertha

DJ and her MMA Cage Fighter Jerome Martinez

Pictures taken after weigh-ins, May 29, 2009!

Jerome WON his Main Event Match, May 30, 2009 at the Albuquerque Convention Center!

Just a few of the fighters DJ has worked with at The Top MMA training Camp - Jackson/Winklejohn's

DJ and Tom Watson
















DJ and Brian Johnson













DJ and Coach Roberto Piccinini












DJ with John "The Magician" Dodson & Louis "Luna"













DJ and Lionel Taylor-Lanham













Each fighter, including Brian (The Pro Football Player) and one of the best in the world, Coach Mike Winklejohn have had the pleasure of experiencing my one-of-a-kind ECI Towel Training. Despite their extreme effort and Warrior spirit, no one was able to last 15 minutes. I am not saying this to brag. I have designed a routine that is intense and effective as they come. For the best trained and undoubtedly the best athletes in the world, MMA Fighters, need to be pushed to the extreme. Their lives and careers depend on it. So my job is to make sure they have what no other camp has, my ECI Training.

I would like to add, it is such a pleasure and an honor to work with these great young men. Team Jackson is a family and I am truly honored to be welcomed into such an amazing home!!

I explain to everyone I train, "It is not about me being stronger than you are." As you see I weigh-in at a whopping 130 lbs. + I'm 51 years old! My training is not a contest. It is designed to make everyone who does it, better!!

ALTHOUGH - I would like to put out a challenge to the world's strongest man, Mariusz Pudzianowski of Poland. Ht. 6'1", Wt. 291lbs., Chest: 58", Waist: 36", Thigh: 31", Biceps: 22", Forearm: 18", Bench Press: 606lbs. Squat: 794lbs, Dead lift: 871lbs. Pudzianowski, give me 15 minutes of your time but it won't take that long!!! Please give me the opportunity to take you to complete muscle failure!! You, me & my trusty TOWEL!!! Let's Get It ON - PUD!!!

Now that I've called out the strongest dude on the planet... As you can see - the fighters at Jacksons don't mess around either!!

Tom Watson
NICK NAME: Kong
STYLE: MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, K1
MMA RECORD: 8 - 3 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw)
AMATEUR BOXING RECORD: 21 - 7 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw)
MUAY THAI RECORD: 4 - 0 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw)
K1 RECORD: 2 - 0 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw)
ASSOCIATION: JACKSONS MMA
HEIGHT: 6'1' (183cm)
WEIGHT: 185lbs (84kg)
HOME TOWN: Southamton
COUNTRY: England

SILVER MEDALLIST BUSA CHAMPIONSHIPS
4X SOUTHERN AREA ABA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
NATIONAL SEMI FINALIST ABA 2006 (RANKED 3 IN NATION)
BRITISH CHAMPION FULL MUAY THAI
CAGE RAGE MMA WORLD CHAMPION
GRAPPLERS QUEST 3RD PLACE GI & NO GI
3RD PLACE GRAPPLERS SHOWDOWN ADVANCED
1ST PLACE ADVANCED NO GI WEST CHAMPIONSHIPS

Brian Johnson
FB, #27 of the Area Football League's San Jose SaberCats
6'3", 265 lbs.
Brian cross trains at Jackson's off season.

Here are more of Brian's impressive stats:

San Francisco 49ers: 2004/2005
San Jose SaberCats: 2003/2004/2006/2007/2008
2008 2nd Team All-American FB
All Time Team Leader Rushing Attempts and receptions by a FB
* Berlin Thunder 2005
* 4 yr. starter University of New Mexico
* 1997 - walk-on: Scout Team Player of the Year
* 1998 - Starting Tight End
* 1999 - Starting Defensive End
* 2000 - Led Mountain West in Sacks: 9.5 and 1st Team All-Mountain West selection Defensive End
* 2001 - 1st Team All-Mountain West Selection Defensive End

500-pound Bench Press
364-pound Power Clean
600-pound Squat

Brian holds the UNM record for defensive lineman with a 425 lb. incline bench press.

Coach Roberto Piccinini
I met Coach Roberto at Jackson's when he was brought in by Rashad "Sugar" Evans to help him train for his light-heavy weight title defense in UFC 98.
Piccinini is from Brazil and is a world class MMA coach currently living in L.A. California. His life since 1980 has been dedicated to Martial Arts. Roberto has a black belt in Muay Thai from Chute Boxe Academy and black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has also worked a long time with athletes like Wanderlei Silva, Anderson Silva, Shogun and many more...

Louis "Luna" - on my left
"Luna" is what you hear the crowds yell as Louis fights.
Luna's fight weight: 145lbs.

John "Magician" Dodson... on my right
John was born in Albuquerque, NM. He grew up in Albuquerque then he and his family moved to Edgewood, NM. He went to Moriarty High School where he would become a two time State Champion, a state runner-up and a four time district Champ in wrestling. Graduated in 2003, John has been a part of Jackson's Team 6 years. He currently attends the University of New Mexico to further his education.

John is a very animated person not only to talk to but also to watch fight. When he is in the ring/cage it seems as if he has no fear. The crazy and wild stunts that he tries in his fights will always bring a crowd to their feet in awe and amazement, a sure way to become a fan favorite.

John stands a powerful 5'3" and his fight weight is 125 lbs.
MMA Record: 11 - 2 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw)

Lionel Taylor-Lanham
New to Team Jackson, Lionel Taylor-Lanham, shows that he has what it takes to be one of the top MMA fighters.
His fight weight is: 185 lbs.

Until the next time ya'll - Thank you & God bless - DJ and Big Bertha

Victory!!

On Friday, February 20, 2009, in Odessa, Texas at the Night of the Champions 5, Texas -v- New Mexico, DJ's Professional MMA "Mixed Martial Arts" Cage Fighter, Jerome "The Syn Jrome" Martinez defeated his opponent in the first round!! DJ watched as she cornered the fight. She witnessed up close and personal all the hard work she and Jerome put forth over the last 4 months!! Together they make quite a unique team!!

Until next time ya'll!!

Take care & God Bless,

DJ & Big Bertha

What's DJ Up to NOW?

Jerome BEFORE we started training together November 5, 2008 - weight: 205














Jerome below - AFTER, November 29, 2008 - weight 172... 33 lb. weight loss in 25 days + he gained muscle, as you can see!!













Yes, she's training cage fighters. DJ's nutrition, strength and cardiovascular conditioning at it's best. Although her fighter Jerome "The Syn Jrome" Martinez was in the best condition of his life on November 29, 2008, he had to tap after being caught in an arm bar near the end of the first round. But before Jerome tapped he endured some of the most devastating blows to the head, recovered and slammed the other fighter to the mat. Jerome scored points with powerful punches, kicks and knee strikes! He also broke free from a rear naked choke that would have been lights out for most fighters. I am very proud of Jerome. He fought with heart and fire! He gave the other fighter a serious dose of the Radioactive Syn Jrome!

Stay tuned, you haven't heard the last of Jerome "The Syn Jrome" Martinez or from DJ "The Ultimate Kick Ass Trainer" Jones

Until next time my friends - Take care out there!!

DJ and Big Bertha

Young Women of Promise 2008

Here's a chance to show your support for New Mexico's Future!

The Young Women of Promise program honors young women, through public recognition, for making recognizable contributions to their communities across New Mexico.

TICKETS AVAILABLE
to attend the
Young Women of Promise Awards Luncheon
Saturday, September 27, 2008
11:30 a.m.
Tanoan Country Club
Luncheon tickets $25 per person
Corporate table $150 (6tickets)

Special guest speaker: DJ Jones
Emcee: Bev Rainey of Big I 107.9 FM
For more information contact Velsy at (505) 247-9195

Produced by:
New Mexico Woman

Sponsored by:
intel

Hope to see you there!!

Until next time, take care and God Bless: DJ and Big Bertha