COACHES

JERIMIE RODRIGUEZ

Whether you’re new to boxing or a seasoned fighter, Coach J can teach you a few things about keeping fit for the ring and understanding your opponent. Coach J is from Austin, TX with over 13 years of boxing experience. He started boxing when he was 15 years old, trained by Simon Sanchez of Aftermath Boxing and Joe Saldana of Bully Unit Boxing. Coach J has had a decorated amateur career, winning Austin Golden Gloves Open Division at 152lbs, being a runner up for San Antonio Golden Gloves Open Division at 203lbs, and winning a juniors belt at national PANAM in San Antonio. Coach J has trained in California, Florida, and Japan. He will now be spending his time, passing down his knowledge of boxing, to the fighters, athletes, or clients of Iron Jungle Boxing Gym.

He has also served 9 years in the United States Marine Corps as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. The high demand to maintain physical fitness in the Marine Corps has allowed him to better understands how the mind and body need to work together in order to prevent injuries and achieve success.