Upcoming events.
Dan and Ruben's 24 hr Rolling Marathon
On 29th July 2025 the Jiu-Jitsu community lost a very special person. I for one will remember him every time I put on a gi and step on the mats.
As per Oli’s wishes The Oliver Geddes Foundation has been established to support martial arts gyms facing financial hardship due to illness, unforeseen circumstances, or other challenges. It will provide more than just a short-term solution: alongside financial assistance, they will offer advice and guidance on gym management, helping to create a lasting, stable future for these vital community spaces.
So we thought what better way to help the Foundation then by attempting a challenge.
So here it is: Dan and Ruben’s 24hour Rolling Marathon
Start Time: 11am
Date: 11th October 2025
Location: RGA Buckingham
The challenge will consist of 24hrs of
-20 Minute rounds.
-20 Burpees on the hour every hour.
Why the 20s? Well that's how long Oli trained Jiu-Jitsu for.
There will be one of us on the mat the entire 24hrs! Breaks just to cover refuelling and toilet trips but hopefully no breakdowns!!
So please donate whatever you can. If you want to come and support us and grab a round with us or even just roll yourselves. You are all more than welcome, the gym will be open the entire time.
Direct link to the go fund me in my bio
https://www.gofundme.com/f/dan-rubens-24hr-rolling-marathon
Open mat for Oli
12.10.2025 We are proud to host an Open Mat in Oli's name at RGA Buckingham.
The full story about Oli can be found in the link in our bio that is for the GoFundMe setup by his father in accordance with Oli's wishes.
To attend simply submit a kind donation to that fund and show proof on the day (Which will be kept strictly confidential). We are asking for a minimum donation of £20 for this event but if you can kindly donate anything within your budget that would be amazing.
The Jiu-Jitsu community lost a very special person and I for one will remember him every time I put on a gi and every time I step on the mat.
Hopefully see you all on the 12th October and stay tuned we have an exciting challenge announcement coming up which will hopefully fuel an even bigger push to fund his Foundation.
Stronger Open Mat
We roll for a cause.
In memory of our coach, mentor, and friend, we’re hosting an Open Mat to raise funds for the foundation created in his name. Every contribution helps support martial arts gyms in need.
19th October 2025, 12-3PM, Stronger Fitness & Martial Arts, 2nd floor, 17 Lyon Rd, London SW19 2RL.
Minimum donation 10pounds. Cash only. All levels welcome, All hearts welcom. Let honour his legacy on the mats together.