Oct. 26th, 2010 Edwin Torrejon - 6th Street Gym

 "In 2009  the 6^th Street Gym opened. This gym is used as a safe environment where kids come to learn the discipline of sports, while at the same time learning some of life’s lessons through the celebrated moments that sports provide.  The 6th Street Gym provides counseling and mentoring to At-Risk youth.

The vision is to reach as many at-risk kids, and juveniles on probation, CPS referred and incarcerated youth in our community with the gift of athletics, self-discipline and confidence associated with the Amateur Athletics Union, boxing and wrestling programs.

Ed Torrejon, is a  3-time All American athlete and a national collegiate wrestling champion coupled with a Doctorate in Educational Administration, He  uses his life experiences to help

Tucson's struggling youth of today. His staff is comprised with at least 5 to 9 professional former fighters, current pro fighters or amateur fighters. All staff are on a volunteer basis."