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This project successfully funded on 7th July 2025, you can still support them with a donation.
BJJ for Youth: Help Fund Our Training Mats!
Wolverhampton, , United Kingdom
Aim: We’re raising funds for mats to deliver Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu lessons in the community, helping young people engage in a disciplined sport.
🥋 BJJ for Youth: Help Fund Our Training Mats
Hi, I’m Kelvin Davies — a Royal Marine veteran with 12 years of service and a deep belief in the power of discipline, community, and purpose. After leaving the military, I saw a gap: too many young people in our communities are struggling with isolation, crime, and a lack of positive opportunities. That’s why I created Reel Grappling, to be a positive role model for youth in the West Midlands, building a grassroots initiative using Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) to give young people something real to fight for.
But before I can begin, I need your help with one thing: the mats.
🧱 Why Mats Matter
These aren’t just mats — they’re the foundation for everything we do.
BJJ is taught on padded flooring that prevents injury, builds confidence, and allows young people to train safely and inclusively. Without them, I can’t run sessions. With them, I can open our doors to 11–18-year-olds across the West Midlands who need this space more than ever.
Your support will help me buy safety-compliant, professional-grade mats that can be used in rotating community venues, as most venues do not have mats to use — turning church halls, schools, and sports centres into safe training spaces.
💥 Your Impact
Every pound raised goes directly towards purchasing these mobile mats — literally and figuratively. Here’s what your support will do:
- £72.16 → Buys one square metre of matting
Together, we can get this programme off the ground and start delivering sessions immediately. These mats will allow us to run 3 sessions a week, serving dozens of young people.
💪 Join the Movement
This crowdfunder isn’t just about mats — it’s about building a platform for youth empowerment, led by someone who’s lived with the power of structure and service and benefitted from being surrounded by positive male role models.
Back me today and help turn every roll on the mat into a step toward confidence, connection, and a stronger community.