MEET THE
TEAM
Below you will see all of the Stronger Team. Get familiar!
Meet the Family
We are more than just a team, we’re a family. Meet the people who make our gym special and can help you achieve your dreams.
Rico Romero
Founder and Coach
Rico, our Founder, Director and MMA coach. Rico has been practicing martial arts for over 25 years and is the brains behind Stronger having first established Stronger MMA as a community club in 2005 before re-launching the gym in its present format in 2015.
Tom Goulder
Gym Manager
Tom is the Gym Manager overseeing the day to day activities of the gym. Having experience in running small enterprises Tom joined the team in 2017. For any general or commercial enquiries Tom is happy to help.
Alex Montagnani
Mixed Martial Arts
Alex is a Pro MMA fighter and leads our Stronger MMA team. Fighting on some of the most renowned martial art shows in Europe such as BAMMA and Cage Warriors, Alex also won the Fury welterweight title and is currently signed with Contenders MMA.
Oli Geddes
Brazillian Jiu Jitsu
Oli is our head Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor at Stronger. A 3rd degree black belt under Roger Gracie, Oli is an accomplished international competitor having competed at the IBJJF Worlds, IBJJF Euros and Polaris. You’ll need to check out his half-guard mastery.
Devon Ffrench
Kung Fu
Devon is our Head Kung Fu coach with over 40 years experience in Phor Kune Kung Fu Style. Deadly standing up, Devon is also pretty good on the ground.
Marcos Macedo
Brazillian Jiu Jitsu
Marcos is our Kids BJJ coach and assistant BJJ instructor. A black belt, Marcos completed a treble in 2020 with Gold in the Abu Dhabi Glam Slam, Grappling Industries and IBJJF Nationals.
Olivia Riddle
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Ladies Coach
Olivia is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt and a long standing member at Stronger Fitness and Martial Arts. Olivia has been instrumental in developing our ladies team and frequently attends women BJJ seminar and events across London.
Roxana Ghirbomean
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Ladies Coach
Roxy is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt and has been a member of our gym for over 5 years. Roxy has competed across the UK and has also been instrumental in helping grow our ladies team.
Alice Galliari
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Ladies Coach
Alice is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt and a keen competitor having competed and medalled at major UK and international tournaments.
Major accomplishments:
IBJJF European Blue Belt Open Class Champion
IBJJF World Blue Belt Bronze Medallist
IBJJF European Purple Belt Open Class Bronze Medalist.
Roxi Kevill
Flexibility Coach
Roxi is a professional dancer, aerialist and personal trainer. Having trained in martial arts Roxi believes that greater flexibility can be achieved through undertanding body movements and stretching.
Byrone Lehmann
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Assistant Coach
Byrone, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and one of founding members of the gym. When not skateboarding or submitting people Byrone can be found teaching our adult and kids classes.