Derrick Jones, a Former MMA Fighter, is Helping Kids Avoid Gang Violence Through a Junior MMA Tournament

CULVER CITY, Calif., Dec. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Derrick Jones, a former MMA fighter, is helping kids avoid gang violence through a Junior MMA tournament. The tournament will be held on December 9, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Focus Self Defense, 9000 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90231.

In 2009 Derrick suffered a serious knee injury. This got him contemplating whether he should give up his 21 year passion of learning Mixed Martial Arts, and his career as a professional fighter. He now finds new challenges in helping underprivileged kids, teens and young adults by devoting his time and funds towards working with them.

Derrick likes to teach and work with the younger upcoming generation where gangs and unforeseen circumstances prey on the inner city children. Derrick Jones provides mentoring and a basic belief in the possibility of children. Children learn to lead by example.

Most of the children and teens cannot afford classes and instead of pushing them out the door Derrick provides funding out his own pocket to keep the doors open and keep the children off of the streets.