Autumn is here, which means a new sports season has begun at Taus Gym. We’re raring to go again this coming season to stay safe and fit throughout the autumn and winter months! In this newsletter, you’ll find information on: IKMF membership, the equipment you’ll need for classes, pre-tests and exams, the winter outdoor training sessions and the holiday timetable.
IKMF membership
From 2023, young people and children must also be registered with the IKMF. An IKMF membership is required, amongst other things, to sit your Krav Maga exam. Membership costs 10 per year and ensures that the association can guarantee the quality and continuity of the lessons. You can here Find out more about membership and registration with the IKMF. You must also cancel your membership via the IKMF.
Materials and clothing
To exercise safely and responsibly, you need the right equipment and clothing. We sell all the essentials on site. If you’d like to buy something, please let one of the instructors know. If we have it in stock, you can start using it straight away. For more information on what you’ll need for the training sessions and the prices of clothing and equipment, please here Have a look!
If you’d prefer to order the equipment from somewhere else, please check with one of the instructors to make sure it’s suitable for the training session. That way, we can all be sure that everyone can exercise comfortably and safely.
Exams
Exams will be taking place again this season, so you can take your Krav Maga skills to the next level! Taus Gym offers curriculum-based training sessions and pre-tests, so you can go into the exam with confidence and assurance. This season’s dates are listed below. You can register for these preparatory training sessions via the contact form.
KIDS
Pre-test:
Date: Sunday 13 November 2022
Time: Between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm. The exact time will be announced by email if there is sufficient interest.
Cost: €10
Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a
Local exams for K1, K3 & K5:
Date: Sunday 11 December 2022
Time: Between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm. The exact time will be announced by email if there is sufficient interest.
Cost: €65 for K1, €40 for K3 and K5
Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg
National exams for K2 & K4:
Date: Saturday 10 December 2022
Time: 10.00 – 14.00
Cost: €40 for non-members. €25 for members.
Location: To be confirmed
The cost of K1 includes a Krav Maga passport, a certificate, a level patch and entry to the exam. The cost of K2 to K5 includes a certificate, a level patch and entry to the exam. You can find more information about the pre-tests and exams here find.
YOUNG PEOPLE
Pre-test:
Date: Sunday 13 November 2022
Time: Between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm
Cost: €10
Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a
Local exams J1, J3 & J5:
Date: Sunday 11 December 2022
Time: Between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm
Cost: €65 for J1, €40 for J2 to J5
Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg
National J2 & J4 exams:
Date: Saturday 10 December 2022
Time: 10.00 – 14.00
Cost: €40 for non-members. €25 for members.
Location: To be confirmed
The fees for J1 include a Krav Maga passport, a certificate, a level patch and the exam fee. The fees for J2 to J5 include a certificate, a level patch and the exam fee. You can find more information about the pre-tests and exams here find.
Krav Maga: Winter outdoor training
This coming winter, we’ll be running not one, but four days of outdoor winter training. From 12 to 15 December, we’ll be focusing on outdoor exercise. This means that all our Krav Maga classes in Tilburg and Breda – for adults, teenagers and children – will take place after dark. To make the training as realistic as possible, please bring your everyday clothes and footwear. We recommend wearing several layers so that you can easily put things on and take them off.
Just to be on the safe side, do bring your usual trainers and sportswear as well, because if the weather turns bad, we’ll of course just train indoors.
The meeting point is the usual training venue. We hope to see everyone at these special training sessions!
Holiday timetable
A revised timetable will come into effect during the autumn and Christmas holidays. You can find this revised timetable in our calendar. Don’t forget to check when lessons are held during the holidays.
Column by Dietitian Merel Coenders
Digestive problems associated with exercise
Getting enough exercise is important for healthy bowel function. It stimulates blood circulation and the peristaltic movements of your bowels. It helps prevent constipation and reduces the risk of bowel cancer.
Nevertheless, you may experience gastrointestinal symptoms during intense exercise. These can include heartburn, diarrhoea, bloating, flatulence, nausea or stomach cramps. This can be a particular problem during long training sessions. Possible causes include mechanical jolts during exercise, a temporary reduction in blood flow, hormonal factors and diet.
Do you ever suffer from gastrointestinal problems during and after exercise? If so, try the following tips:
- Have a large meal 2–3 hours before exercising. If you’re still hungry just before exercising, have a small snack, such as fruit, a cracker or a slice of bread.
- Avoid eating a meal high in fat, protein and dietary fibre before exercising. These nutrients take longer to digest.
- Do not drink fizzy drinks before exercising.
- If you regularly experience gastrointestinal symptoms: avoid foods that cause flatulence, such as onions, beans and cabbage.
- Do not consume caffeine before exercising.
Do you often suffer from gastrointestinal problems and would you like to do something about them? Book an appointment at Gewoon Diëtetiek. Together, we’ll investigate the cause of these symptoms and find a suitable solution. Under your basic health insurance, you’re entitled to 3 hours of nutritional guidance from a dietitian. Please note that an excess applies. Do you have supplementary insurance? If so, you’re often entitled to extra hours.
For further information or to book an appointment, please contact us at:
0615652702
https://www.gewoondietetiek.nl/contact/
Members of Taus Gym receive a €30 discount on their first consultation.
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