The Agony of Defeat

I want to thank all my fans and enemies that came out on Saturday to watch me compete.

The match was fast paced and brutal. I had a number of gnarly bruises and welts upon awakening Sunday, and thankfully the one client I had scheduled for personal training cancelled at the last minute allowing me a day of much needed recovery.

Though this was my first ever “chain match” I have to say that at around the five minute mark of what turned out to be a ten minute contest I felt comfortable and at home with using such a weapon in the ring. Unfortunately, the damage had already been done and my fate sealed by the master of “chain matches” Glenn “the Beast” Osborne within those first few minutes of learning the nuances of the chain in the ring. It pains me to admit this, call it lucky, call it skill, call it whatever you want, but on Saturday night “The Beast” was the better wrestler and won deservingly so.

While most wallow within the agony of defeat, I tend to flourish. Defeat, like injuries allows me to find weaknesses in my training and game. Coming into Saturday night my main points to be addressed were weaknesses I uncovered in the previous month; conditioning, and ankle stability. I am pleased to say my conditioning far exceeded expectations, and I easily could have gone 60 minutes. Ankle stability and flexibility was improved, but still not up to par. Already I have begun preparing for next months match by adjusting my training to focus more on ankle re-habilitation along with addressing strength issues within the shoulder and hips. I also need to add a little speed to my program and I believe a five pound drop in body weight may will accomplish this

Have no fear from the ashes of agony I will rise up and be victorious next month.

-JJ

Chain Match Saturday Aug.14, 2010 ECWA Wrestling

Oh Yeah! This Saturday I will be taking part in a chain match with my long time adversary, Glenn “The Beast” Osbourne. I invite all to witness the end of “The Beast” as I plan to put him out of wrestling for good, with his own gimmick!
August 14, 2010 at the Boys and Girls Club, Bear, Delaware
Doors open 6:30, belltime 7:30pm


More info can be found here: http://ecwaprowrestling.com/

By: Josh Martin
You heard right! At the show on August 14 there will be a special 4 corners chain match featuring 2 Hall of Fame veterans, Glen Osbourne and J.J. The Crew Guy. Since The Crew Guy took it upon himself to use the unforgiving chain on Glen Osbourne at our last event, this promises to be a grueling and brutal match from the opening bell.
Osbourne who carries his signature chain with him to the ring did that when he entered the annual ECWA Summit on July 10. As usual he laid the chain on the apron and proceeded to enter the rumble style match. It is what happened next that left everyone shocked and left Osbourne almost out cold on the floor. As Osbourne was getting up slowly on the floor having just been eliminated, he was just getting his wits about him when he was victimized by his own chain at the hands of the sadistic man in the ECWA known as J.J. The Crew Guy. Osbourne never saw it coming.
This well orchestrated event by The Crew Guy has awakened "The Beast" in Osbourne. Many remember that Glen is a master of chain matches and now he will get his chance for revenge against the ever plotting Crew Guy at this next show on August 14. But one should never count J.J. The Crew Guy out of the picture. He is as ruthless as they come and he just may have something in store to defeat Osbourne on August 14.
Be there to see how it all unfolds!

Renegade Training’s July 2010 Certification Class

Renegade Training’s July 2010 Certification Class

“I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance”

Socrates, Greek Philosopher (469BC-399BC)

As a Certified Sr. Renegade Trainer I am required to regularly attend certification classes, as well as maintain a number of CEU’s yearly. What does this meant to you, the client? It means that you are getting the very best, and up to date fitness training in the world. Like our clients, Renegade Trainers are constantly learning and perfecting the craft. This is not optional, as with other fitness certifications, but mandatory for our level of commitment. July’s 2010 Certification Program at the Fitness Edge in Fairfield, Connecticut was a perfect example. No matter how long we have been trainers, or involved in fitness, there is always something new to be learned. The July Cert provided me with the opportunity to further expand my knowledge into the latter levels of the Renegade exclusive DMC program. This was something that had to be experienced in person; learned by watching and by doing, it could not be translated onto paper or over the net.

The July 2010 Renegade Certification also allowed me an opportunity to discuss the rehabilitation and pre-habilitation benefits of the amazing RED2 system with a number of professionals. This was especially important and beneficial to me as both a trainer and an athlete that has used the RED2 system to rehabilitate a number of serious injuries. While the bulk of the two day, exhaustive, certification session was spent on the DMC/RED2 systems, all areas of training and business were covered. I spent time with a number of new faces and personalities at the session that all had a unique perspective to offer. Together we learn from each other, grow our knowledge base and bring back new techniques to incorporate into our programs. We always look forward to seeing each other at these sessions, to help each other learn and to grow ourselves as knowledgeable trainers ready to offer you the best, most up-to-date training program that we call “Renegade”.

-JJ

J. Johnston

Sr. Renegade Trainer

Founding DMC professional

Kettlebell Specialist

Sergeant of Arms for Renegade Training International

ECWA Showdown May 8: JJ vs Mozart

By: Justin Ayers
At our last event in March, in front of the crowd, it was a dignified ceremony until one of the inductees J.J. The Crew Guy went too far and attacked a fan! Then he had the unmitigated nerve to insult another fellow Hall of Famer, Chick Magnet, Mozart Fontaine backstage which ignited a ruckus. Now the loud mouth Crew Guy has to put up or shut up and defend himself as the time has come when he cannot hide behind his words!
The backstage area was buzzing from the brutal attack that J.J. The Crew Guy delivered upon a long time fan Jon Stoklosa last show. Officials had finally gotten the embittered Crew Guy into a separate area and they were trying to restore calm backstage after he completely wrecked the Hall of Fame Ceremony. The show went on and things were running smoothly backstage until part of the way through the show. Another Hall of Famer, Mozart Fontaine was coming back down the aisle way of the backstage area after suffering a hard fought loss for the Heavyweight Championship. It was there in the hall way that he bumped into J.J. The Crew Guy. What happened next was typical Crew Guy!
J.J. The Crew Guy got right in the face of Mozart Fontaine and began to hurl insults at him. He called him old and washed up and a disgraced Hall of Famer. He told Fontaine that he should hang up his boots and trunks and that the Heavyweight Championship would never be his, and that he didn't deserve the contender's spot he just left, and that the opportunity should have went to a more deserving, like himself.
Mozart, someone still winded from his tough match, tried to ignore the insults, especially since he has known what the Crew Guy is like since their early days in the business when they broke in together over ten years ago. Then things got worse!
The more Fontaine tried to ignore The Crew Guy and walked away, the more insulting and physical J.J. The Crew Guy became. He then made the mistake of shoving the already heated Mozart Fontaine. The angry Chick Magnet could take no more and flew into the Crew Guy with both landing punches and hurling insults. The two had to be separated by several other wrestlers and officials in the locker room area
The Crew Guy challenged Fontaine to a match which happens on May 8. If the match in the ring on May 8 is anything like their confrontation last show backstage, it promises to be a blockbuster event that fans surely do not want to miss!

Buy American

Recently I have had a number of friends become victim of this troubling economy. While I feel bad for them, in truth I do not feel that bad. Now this may sound harsh, but I ask you, as I asked them; “What did you expect?”
Right now you are responding; “What do you mean?”
Every single of my recently unemployed friends bought and owns a foreign car. Now don’t get me wrong I am not Japan, Korea, or Germany bashing, I appreciate a good Tuner as much as anyone. I have worked on them, drove them, even owned one, but face it this tuner does nothing to help the economy.
Did you know to build the typical American car, as many companies are outsourced for parts to use in building one of the big three’s cars as are used to build the Space Shuttle. Think about it, chances are YOUR job whether it is in finance, delivery, or plastics is somehow dependent on the auto industry, the US auto market to be specific.
Next time you are at a stoplight look around. Chances are you are going to be surrounded by a bunch of Tools driving Honda’s, Toyota’s, or Hyundai’s. All of them look the same, so I know you are not buying them based on looks. It is not that these cars are better than the American counterparts, they are just perceived better. Hang out in a garage, or be-friend a few mechanics and you will see what I mean.
If you own a foreign car, and you get laid off don’t look to me for a shoulder to cry on. Ask yourself; what did you do to help the economy. Just think about that question when shopping for a new auto, or pulling into a Walmart parking lot.

ECWA - Big show March 20, 2010 – Hall of Fame

While I have not yet been notified about my opponent for the show, it is with great honor that I am to be inducted into the ECWA’s Hall of Fame on March 20.
Please accept this as my personal invitation to come on out and celebrate my first 13 years in the wrestling business first hand!

And to make it perfectly clear, this is in no way a retirement party. I easily have another 13 years of fight left in the tank!

More to come leading up to March 20, including a timeline of never before published –anywhere- look at my accomplishments to date in the ECWA!

Greater Newark Boys' & Girls' Club
109 Glasgow Drive
Rt. 40 & #1 Positive Place
Newark, DE 19702
Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
Showtime starts: 7:30 p.m.

For all show information, venue, tickets, directions
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
For info and reserved seating call (302) 750-3803
or e-mail at: inquire@ecwaprowrestling.com

Child Obesity

As a certified Renegade Trainer, and part of Renegade Training, we are working to tackle the problems of child obesity. Currently there is a great article on the subject posted by Renegade Training’s founder John Davies.
http://forums.prosource.net//viewtopic.php?f=34&t=16246
I urge you to read it, as it does offer specific solutions regarding the epidemic of obesity among the youth of today. The workout provided can be applied to children and adults of all ages. Feel free to join in the forum discussion and if you need help implementing the program just ask on the forum, or give me, or any other Renegade Trainer a shout.