Hello everyone!
We’re slowly leaving winter behind us and the sun is making more frequent appearances. And now that spring has arrived, we think it’s a great time to reflect this in the gym too. As well as enjoying fun and intensive group workouts, we’ll also be focusing on finding peace and balance during this season of renewal, growth and blossoming. To help you get off to a good start this spring, we’re therefore offering a range of yoga classes and a mindfulness course.
NEW KIDS’ KRAV MAGA CLASS
Due to the huge enthusiasm and demand for children’s Krav Maga classes, we have expanded our programme and now also welcome children for a Krav Maga class on Thursdays. We are absolutely delighted that we can now offer children’s training sessions even more often!
Every Thursday from 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm
From Thursday 9 May
Would you like to change your training day, or would you like to add an extra training day? Please let us know here.
KRAV MAGA EXAM
New Krav Maga exams are scheduled for May and June. It’s a great opportunity to see how you’re getting on and perhaps take on a new challenge!
Local exams for adults and young people
On Wednesday 22 May, there will be a local exam for levels J1, P1, P3 and P5. If you would like to take part in the exam, you can register now. We also invite our members to come and watch and support the exam candidates.
When: Wednesday 22 May
Time: 19:30 – 22:30
Click here to sign up. You can register until 30 April
National Examination for Adults
Exams for levels P2, P4 and the G levels will also be taking place nationwide on 29 and 30 June. You can now register for these as well.
When: Saturday 29 June (P2) – Sunday 30 June (P4 and G levels)
Click here for more information.
Click here to sign up. You can register until 30 April
Local Kids Krav Maga exam
Our first local kids’ Krav Maga exam is coming up! Following their mock exam, the experts of the future can now sit their first proper exam. We’re really looking forward to it!
When: Sunday 19 May
Time: 15:30 – 17:30
Click here to register your child. You can register until 30 April
Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing further information.
BBQ
In keeping with tradition, we’re celebrating the summer together again this year – and another season of sport and fun – with the Taus Gym BBQ. This annual BBQ is the perfect opportunity to have a chat and enjoy some food and drink together, so sign up soon!
Do you have any special dietary requirements or allergies? Please mention this when you register.
What: TG Members’ BBQ
Who: Taus Gym members + guests
Where: Professor Romeinstraat 11a
When: Friday 21 June from 6.00 pm
Contribution towards food and drink: 15 euros
Drinks charge (from 9.00 pm): 5 euros
Click here to sign up. You can register until 30 May
VIKING RUN
On 31 March, we once again took on the Viking Run with a truly top-class team of eight tough guys! If you’d like to take part in this sporting challenge yourself, you can sign up for the next Viking Run Water Edition in Nijmegen on 16 June.
What: Viking Run Water Edition
Who: TG Members
Where: Nijmegen
When: Sunday 16 June
Cost: approx. 65 euros
Click here to sign up. You can register until 30 April
TAUS GYM CHALLENGE V2
Following a successful preparation day for the Viking Run and Meet the Marines, we will soon be holding the Taus Gym Challenge Volume 2. Here too, you can expect an intensive training session featuring challenging obstacles, during which we’ll be practising teamwork, technique and skills.
What: TG Challenge V2
Who: TG members + guests
Where: Taus Gym, Professor Romeinstrat 11a
When: Sunday 19 May, 1.00 pm
Cost: 10 euros
Click here to sign up. You can register until 30 April
YOGA AND MINDFULNESS
In April, we’ll be launching new yoga and mindfulness courses. Yoga helps to improve the body’s flexibility, strength and relaxation. Choose power yoga for a dynamic and vigorous form of yoga, or opt for mindful yoga for dynamic and mindful movements that promote deep relaxation.
In addition, a mindfulness course is also on offer, providing useful tools to help you live life to the full and not get bogged down by the difficult situations you’ll inevitably face.
Read more about the courses here.
Registration is now closed.
Would you like to be kept informed about the next courses? Sign up here.
MEMBERS’ INTERVIEW!
Title: For me, Taus Gym is … an outlet for burning off energy / a different way of exercising than simply going to the gym. You don’t really have to think twice about going to the gym.
Name: Lissa van Beerendonk
Age: 19
Member since: February 2019
Which classes do you attend: Krav Maga
- What do you do in your day-to-day life?
I studied Applied Photography and Visual Communication at the University of Photography in Rotterdam. I recently stopped studying so that I could apply for a job with the police. I also work at the ’t’ Kuiltje pet hotel in Udenhout, where I can channel my passion for animals. I also spend a lot of time with friends and get to know lots of new people through my work, volunteering and, for example, when I’m out and about.
- Where does your interest in sport come from?
I’m a very energetic person and I don’t like sitting still. I prefer to be busy all day doing all sorts of things, and I like feeling good about myself.
- What sort of sports have you played?
Well, actually… I’ve done horse riding, boxing, taekwondo, judo, badminton, competitive swimming, volleyball and gymnastics. At the moment, I just go to the gym (about 5 hours a week), do Zumba (2 hours a week) and practise Krav Maga whenever I can.
- What do you look for in a sport?
Above all, an outlet. I mainly want to be able to channel my energy into it.
- What does sport mean to you, both physically and mentally?
Physically, it’s mainly a way to burn off energy and keep my body fit. Mentally, outside the gym, I often look for sports that challenge me in ways I wouldn’t normally do. Variety and stimulation.
- What was your first experience of Krav Maga?
A trial class via Facebook. At first, I thought it would be fun to join in for a class and didn’t expect I’d end up doing it regularly. But I enjoyed it so much and found exactly what I was looking for (variety and stimulation) that I did end up doing it.
- Why did you choose TG?
Because it’s sociable, fun and a great way to let off steam.
- What are your fitness goals at TG?
Have fun.
- What goals have you already achieved at TG?
Get fitter, have fun and build up your fitness.
- What was the most memorable experience you’ve had at TG?
You very quickly feel at ease with the other members. Sometimes you have to practise quite “intimately” and close together, and that feels very familiar.
- How do you balance exercise with your work and social life?
Personally, I prioritise work and organise my social life around it, which is easy enough. In my spare time, I go to the gym.
- Do you have any fitness and/or health tips that have worked for you and that you’d like to share with the other members?
Find what works for you! No two bodies or lifestyles are the same, and there’s no single diet or workout that works for everyone. Listen to your body and you’ll reach your goals faster and in a healthier way.
