First of all, we’d like to wish you a happy, fit and healthy New Year! We hope everyone is full of energy and ready to get stuck in. The start of the year is a great time to set yourself some new (fitness) goals. Let us know what you’d like to achieve this year; we’re here to support you every step of the way.
In this newsletter, we’ll be discussing: Louise’s new role at IKMF, the Women Only Krav Maga course, your membership, the curriculum training sessions, pre-tests and exams, ‘Meet The Marines’ and the original Taus Gym jacket!
Dietitian Merel also shares some tips on how to make – or keep – your New Year’s resolutions. Read on to find out more.
Louise Pross: Women Only Krav Maga Director at IKMF!
You may have already heard through the grapevine that Louise Pross has been appointed Women Only Krav Maga Director at IKMF Netherlands!
We are incredibly proud that she has been given this role. Louise has always been committed to ensuring our Women Only Krav Maga course runs smoothly. From now on, Louise will also be responsible for the Women Only Krav Maga division in the Netherlands. She will organise all activities relating to the Women Only course. She will be taking charge of national communications and providing updates and new courses for the instructors.
Congratulations, Louise! There’s no doubt that you’ll bring passion to this role and achieve great things for the Women Only Krav Maga division.
Krav Maga Women-Only Course
As well as her new role at IKMF, Louise will be teaming up with Joost again in January to run the Women Only Krav Maga course. The course is a huge success every time. We’re looking forward to working with another group of enthusiastic ladies this time around too.
During the nine-week course, women learn to defend themselves both physically and verbally in threatening situations that may arise on the street. Here You can find more information about the course here.
The next course runs from 23 January to 28 March 2023. All lessons take place on Mondays from 8.15 pm to 9.15 pm. Interested? Sign up for a free taster lesson on Monday 9 or 16 January.
We can’t wait to get started again. Will we see you there? Sign up here Sign up for the course now to take advantage of the early bird discount!
Your membership
What are your fitness goals for this year? The New Year is a good time to take a moment to think about your membership at Taus Gym. Have you decided yet whether you want to train less or more this year? You can easily adjust your membership via info@tausgym.nl or whether it contact form.
Did you know that every membership is flexible? You’re free to choose which day you come and whether you want to train in Tilburg or Breda. You’re also allowed to attend all classes during the week before and after a revised timetable (such as during the holidays), regardless of your membership. It’s the perfect time to give the grappling class a go!
Are you happy with your membership? If so, you can lock it in for a longer period. This way, you can get up to 30% off your membership! You can here Find out more about all our membership options. You can also arrange to extend your membership via info@tausgym.nl or whether it contact form.
Exams and preparation
Is your sporting goal this year to take your skills to the next level? There will soon be further opportunities to put your skills to the test in the official IKMF exams. Would you like to register? You can do so via the contact form!
To sit an exam, you must be registered with the IKMF. IKMF membership costs 27.50 per year. You must hold IKMF membership if you practise Krav Maga with us. You can here Find out more about the IKMF and membership.
Would you like to dot the i’s and cross the t’s and go through all the techniques one last time? We offer curriculum-based training courses and pre-tests so that you can go into the exam feeling confident. The dates, times and fees for these special training courses are listed under the exam dates. You can register via the contact form.
Local exams P1, P3, P5:
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2023
Time: 7.30 pm – 11.00 pm.
Costs: P1 to P5: €40; G-Levels: €45
Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg
National exams for P2, P4 and G-Levels:
Date: P2 is on Sunday 19 February 2023; P4 and G-Levels are on Saturday 18 February 2023
Time: P2: 10.00 – 13.00 or 14.00 – 17.00; P4 and G-Levels: Times to be announced later
Costs: P2, P4: 40; G-Levels: 45
Venue: FBK Sports Hall, Almere
Curriculum training:
Date: Sunday 22 January 2023
Time: Between 13:00 and 19:00. The exact time will be announced by email if there is sufficient interest.
Contribution: €10 per level
Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg
Pre-test:
Date: Sunday 19 March 2023
Time: Between 13:00 and 19:00. The exact time will be announced by email if there is sufficient interest.
Contribution: €10 per level
Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg
The fees for P1 to P5 and the G-Levels include a certificate, a patch and participation. You can find more information about the pre-tests and exams here find.
Meet the Marines
Do you want to discover your limits and push them further? ‘Meet The Marines’ is an event in which participants must work together relentlessly for 24 hours to complete physically and mentally challenging missions. The missions are led by the elite of the Dutch armed forces. During the missions, you’ll discover where your limits lie and how to deal with them.
Following our resounding success at Meet The Marines last year, we’d like to take part again this year. A team of ten of our members is already going. We’d love to be able to put together another full team. Will you join our second team? Sign up here in!
The 24-hour Marine Experience begins on Saturday 20 May 2023 at 11.00 and ends on Sunday 21 May 2023 at 12.00.
The cost is currently 175 per person.
The event will take place in the Rotterdam area.
Would you like to join our team? Then sign up now via the contact form.
You can find out more about Meet The Marines here find.
The original Taus Gym jacket
Have you got the official Taus Gym jacket yet? Our members love it. Especially during the cold winter months, this jacket is a great addition to your workout outfit. It means you can arrive at your class nice and warm and stay warm after your workout.
Fancy trying one on first? Ask to try one on before the class and see for yourself how comfortable it is. The cardigan costs €55 and is available in sizes XXS to XXL! Don’t wait too long, as it’s available whilst stocks last.
Are you training in Breda, and would you like a jacket too? Request one via the contact form. We’ll make sure you can wear it as soon as possible!
Merel’s column: ‘Making New Year’s Resolutions a Reality’
The new year is here, and that often goes hand in hand with New Year’s resolutions. To make sure you actually stick to these resolutions this year, I’ve put together a few tips for you:
- Make your New Year’s resolutions specific. Be clear with yourself about exactly what you want to achieve, and make it measurable. So don’t say ‘I want to exercise more’, but rather ‘in the new year, I’m going to exercise three times a week’.
- Put your motivation down on paper. Why do you make New Year’s resolutions? What do you hope to achieve with them? What will ensure that you stick to your resolutions? Write down your motivation and put it up in a visible place.
- Draw up a step-by-step plan. Sometimes it can help to break your New Year’s resolution down into smaller steps. By taking small steps, you make it achievable and ensure long-term behavioural change. If your resolution is to eat at least two pieces of fruit a day, start with just one. Once you’ve got the hang of that, work your way up to two.
- Share your New Year’s resolutions with others. There’s strength in numbers. Share your New Year’s resolutions with the people around you. They can support you, even when things aren’t going so well.
- Ask for help. You don’t have to do it on your own. Seek help from a coach, trainer, dietitian, etc. They specialise in behavioural change and can provide the extra encouragement you need to stick to your resolutions.
Ready for a healthy and fit 2023? Pop into Gewoon Diëtetiek for personalised guidance on nutrition and health. Get in touch via:
0615652702
https://www.gewoondietetiek.nl/
Members of Taus Gym receive a €30 discount on their consultation
Best wishes,
Merel Coenders, dietitian
We hope that, after reading this newsletter, you’ll be ready to come back and train with us. Over the coming period, our focus will be entirely on enjoying sport together and getting the best out of ourselves and each other!
Did you know we also have a newsletter for children and young people? You can here Find it!