Can you feel it yet? The warm sun starting to shine again and the days getting longer? A new season is well and truly on its way, with more events on the horizon!

 

This spring, we’re organising the FIT Champions for the first time, taking part in the Night Against Sexual Violence, and launching another Women Only Krav Maga course. You’ll also find out everything you need to know about the exams and how to prepare for them. And, of course, we’ll keep you up to date with all the latest news from Taus Gym.

 

Curious to find out what’s in store? Then be sure to keep reading!

FIT champions

FIT is coming on 5 May Champions for the first time to Taus Gym! This exciting event promises to be a day full of energy, sportsmanship and challenges!

Get ready for a series of FIT challenges that will motivate you to give it your all. This day is designed to test your strength, stamina and perseverance, with a variety of activities ranging from strength training to cardio, suitable for all fitness levels.

 

And that’s not all. By taking part in FIT Champions, you’re not only doing something for your own health, but also supporting a good cause. The proceeds from the event will be donated to the charity Muscles for Muscles.

 

This charity supports children with muscular disorders in the Netherlands by funding research, helping patients and their families, and working to improve these children’s quality of life.

So let’s not just pursue our fitness goals, but also make a positive impact on the world around us. FIT Champions is more than just a series of competitions; it is a celebration of fitness and wellbeing that brings together people of all ability levels.

 

You can find the programme for this event here.

Anyone aged 14 or over is welcome to take part in FIT Champions, and parents are, of course, also very welcome to join in. The event will take place at our main venue in Tilburg, at Prof. Romeinstraat 11A, and the fee is €15 per participant.

 

The doors open at 10.00 and we start at 10.30, so make sure you’re on time!

 

Highlight Sunday 5 May 2024 Mark it in your diary and don’t miss out on this fun-filled day! Sign up via the contact form and we hope to see you there!

Night Against Sexual Violence

Sexual violence is a reality that can take many forms, ranging from unwanted behaviour and harassment to (physical) abuse. Worldwide, 1 in 3 women experience these forms of violence.

 

On the night of 20 to 21 April, a walk is being organised in Amsterdam to raise awareness of this issue.

 

Plan International is the organisation behind the event, and its motto is ‘Everyone should be able to walk safely in the streets’ – we want to create a culture in which everyone feels safe, respected and heard.

 

On this Night Against Sexual Violence, we encourage everyone to take part in the walk and bring about change in the world.

 

Are you aged 18 or over and would you like to take part? You can sign up by sending an email to Louise ([email protected]). She is the head of the women’s division in the Netherlands and is organising the team that will be competing on behalf of the IKMF.

 

Can’t take part but would like to contribute to the event? Please make a donation at Louise or Emma.

Team Taus Gym Update

Have you noticed the new faces at the training sessions yet? You might already know some of them, whilst others are new to you. But do you know who they really are and what they do at Taus Gym?

 

We’d like to invite you to take a look at our revamped team page! Here you can get to know the talented people who make up Team Taus Gym. Our instructors are ready to help you achieve your (fitness) goals and make your experience at Taus Gym even better.

 

Have a quick look at our team page!

Holiday timetable 

Over the coming period, a different timetable will be in place during the holidays and public holidays. But don’t worry – do keep a close eye on our calendar keep an eye on things, so you don’t end up with any surprises.

 

May holidays: 28 April to 5 May 2024

First aid course

Want to learn how to take real action in an emergency? Whether you’re at the gym or just hanging out with friends, knowing how to administer first aid is an absolute must. The first aid course gives you the chance to gain this knowledge and these skills.

 

The course is organised every year and consists of a theory componenta theoretical part, which you can complete online in advance, and a practical part at the main campus in Tilburg. You can join the course from the age of 14!

 

The upcoming first aid course is currently full. If you’d like to take part in the next first aid course, please here on.

Women-Only Krav Maga Course

We have started organising the Women Only Krav Maga Course for this period! This course has been specially designed to strengthen women’s resilience and forms part of the Stay Away IKMF programme.

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We understand that as a mother, the

your own safety and that of your loved ones is your top priority. That is why we have developed this course specifically to help women protect themselves

protect, even in the most

challenging situations, such as sexual harassment.

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During the Women Only Krav Maga

On this course, you’ll learn practical self-defence techniques and build your self-confidence. We also spend

a great deal of attention to recognising and setting boundaries in various situations. 

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Over the course of nine sessions, we’ll work together to build your resilience and you’ll gain valuable skills for everyday life.

As a mum, you understand how important it is for your children to feel confident and safe. That’s why we’re inviting you to sign up yourself and your daughters for our free taster lesson on Monday 8 or 15 April 2024. You can register via the trial lesson form.

 

This course is suitable for participants aged 14 and over, but younger girls are also very welcome to attend a free taster lesson to see if the course is right for them.

 

Would you like more information about the course or to register in advance? If so, please take a look at our Women Only course page or register directly via the registration form.

 

The course itself takes place from Monday 22 April to 1 July 2024 inclusive.

 

We look forward to completing this valuable course together with you!

Exams

Ready for the challenge? The exams are just around the corner in May and June! Is your goal to reach the next level in Krav Maga? Below you’ll find all the information and useful tips you need to get ready.

Curriculum training

Would you like to practise the Krav Maga techniques at your level? Then our curriculum-based training is just the thing for you!

 

The curriculum is a list of all the techniques that form part of a particular level. During the curriculum training session, you can go through the techniques for your level and practise them further. This training session is ideal if you are preparing for your exams.

 

Would you like to find out more? Click here for further information.

 

The date of our next curriculum training session is shown on the right. Register via the contact form. You have until 4 September 2024 to register.

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Date: Sunday 15 September 2024

 

Time: between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm (max. 2 hours)

 

Contribution: €15 per

level

 

Location: 11a Professor Romeinstraat,

Tilburg

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Pre-test

The pre-test is the perfect opportunity to see if you’re ready for the exams. During this training session, you’ll demonstrate what you know and can do in Krav Maga.

 

The pre-test follows the same format as the official IKMF exam and is therefore an important part of your preparation. Afterwards, you will receive feedback to help you with your further training in the run-up to the exam.

 

You can register for the pre-test via the contact form. Please note! The deadline for registration is 1 May 2024.

 

Would you like to find out more? Click here for full details.

Date: Sunday 12 May 2024

 

Time: between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm (max. 2 hours)

 

Contribution: €15 per

level

 

Location: 11a Professor Romeinstraat,

Tilburg

Exams

Are you ready to reach the next level in Krav Maga? To progress to the next level, you must sit an official IKMF exam. During the exam, your skills and knowledge will be thoroughly tested to assess your current level in Krav Maga.

 

Depending on your level, the exam will take place at our centre in Tilburg or at our national centre in Almere.

 

You must be a registered member of the IKMF to sit the exam. You can find more information on this at the IKMF website.

 

You can register for the exams via the contact form.

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LOCAL EXAMS: K1/J1, K3/J3 and K5/J5  

 

Date: Sunday 9 June 2024

 

Time: from 1.00 pm to 7.00 pm

 

Cost: €40

 

Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg

 

*You can register until 9 May 2024

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NATIONAL EXAMS: K2/J2 EN K4/J4  

 

Date: Saturday 15 June 2024

 

Time: will be announced in due course

 

Cost: €40

 

Location: Almere (the exact location is stated at the IKMF website)

 

*You can register until 15 May 2024

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COLUMN BY DIETITIAN MEREL COENDERS

High Protein

Supermarkets these days are full of ‘protein’ products. Brands such as HIPRO sell drinks, puddings and other dairy products that contain a large amount of protein. More and more own-brand products are also capitalising on this trend. In practice, I’m often asked whether these products are suitable for use in conjunction with exercise.

That high protein content looks promising. HIPRO Protein skyr-style contains 15 grams of protein per 160-gram pot. That’s quite a lot, you might say. But plain skyr already contains nearly 17 grams of protein per 160 grams. You pay a lot more for HIPRO skyr: 9.31 euros per kilo. The plain skyr from Albert Heijn costs 2.90 euros per kilo. So you actually get less protein for your money.

 

Furthermore, the list of ingredients in such a protein product contains many more additives. Whilst a standard dairy product consists of just one ingredient, the list for a protein product is considerably longer. It is therefore a product that has been processed to a much greater extent. For the sake of your health, it is better to opt for unprocessed products as much as possible.

The advantage of protein products is that they’re convenient. They’re often packaged in single portions and easy to take with you. What’s more, you don’t always fancy a large tub of skyr when you get home late at night after a workout. A protein drink is often a bit easier to manage in such situations. They’re also available in a range of flavours, which keeps things tasty and enjoyable.

 

It’s better for your wallet and your health to opt for the most natural options possible, but there’s certainly no harm in choosing a protein product every now and then. That way, you can keep things fun and varied for yourself.

 

Would you like to find out more about healthy choices that suit your lifestyle? If so, please get in touch via:

06 11263154 

[email protected]

https://www.gewoondietetiek.nl/

Thank you for reading the newsletter! We hope to see you again at one of our events or classes. Do you have any suggestions or questions? We’d love to hear from you.

See you in the next issue!

 

With sporting regards,

 

Team Taus Gym