During this period, we’ll be practising our Krav Maga skills in a different setting during our winter outdoor training sessions, we’ll be launching a brand-new round of the Women Only Krav Maga course, and there are a number of special and exciting activities on the agenda. You’ll also find everything you need to know about the exams here, and you can read Merel’s blog for some healthy tips to boost your immunity.
Curious to find out what the coming period has in store for Taus Gym? Then read on!
Winter outdoor training sessions
With the temperature dropping and the days getting shorter, it’s that time of year again: winter outdoor training!
This time, we’re swapping the familiar indoor setting for the realistic backdrop of our everyday lives – yes, we’re heading outdoors! Here you can practise your Krav Maga skills whilst wearing your usual clothes and shoes.
So, make sure you bring your everyday clothes and dress in layers so you can easily put things on and take them off. We want you to stay comfortable, whatever the weather!
In both Tilburg and Breda, there will be Monday 11 December to Thursday 14 December All lessons for children and young people are held outdoors.
And remember, we may be hardy, but if the weather’s bad, we’ll move the fun indoors. So don’t forget to bring your usual sports kit!
Women-Only Krav Maga Course
We’ll soon be kicking off another Women Only Krav Maga course! It’s been specially designed to give women and girls the chance to develop both their physical and mental resilience in a powerful way.
This course focuses on situations that women, unfortunately, often encounter, such as harassment and unwanted attention. You will learn to stand your ground more confidently using effective self-defence techniques, as well as how to set boundaries through the use of your voice.
We understand that every participantEveryone has their own unique experiences and needs, which is why there is plenty of scope for personalised attention. Our aim? To create an atmosphere in which every participant feels comfortable and, above all, safe.
You don’t need any experience in self-defence to take part in this course. What’s more, people of all fitness levels are very welcome!
You must be aged 14 or over to take part.
Would you like to find out what this course can do for you? Come along to our free taster lessons on Monday 8 January and Monday 15 January 2024. Please let us know you’re coming via the contact form.
For more details, please take a look at our Women Only course page.
The course itself starts on 22 January and runs until 25 March 2024. Classes take place every Monday from 8.15 pm to 9.15 pm at our venue in Tilburg, at Professor Romeinstraat 11A.
Do you know anyone who can’t wait to get involved? If so, please sign up here sign up for the course.
Youth workshop: Dealing with multiple attackers
Sometimes you might find yourself facing not just one opponent, but two or three – perhaps even a whole group. What do you do then? We’ll be looking at that in a special workshop.
‘Multiple attackers’ – or scenarios involving several attackers – is a topic we will be exploring in greater depth during this special training session. We are, in fact, seeing more and more cases where young people are coming into contact with other groups of young people. You can read more about this in this news article.
The training session will take place on Sunday 4 February 2024. It starts at 1.00 pm and finishes at 2.30 pm.
Would you like to take part in the training? If so, please sign up here . Participation is non-binding.
Halloween
We have some brilliant news for the kids’ Krav Maga classes (ages 8–12) to make the Halloween season even more fun! On this special festive day, the training sessions will have a festive theme.
That means you’ll be bringing your scariest outfit to class on Halloween!
On the following dates, you can put on your coolest, scariest costume for our special Halloween training session:
Tilburg: Monday 30 October and Tuesday 31 October 2023
Breda: Monday 30 October and Thursday 2 November 2023
We hope to see you there too!
Training materials
For each class, we have certain essentials that make training even better. In Krav Maga, a mouthguard, a cap and a training kit come in very handy, so that we can train safely and together.
What’s more, we also sell sports T-shirts for both Krav Maga and FIT classes, and of course the original Taus Gym jacket, which is ideal for the colder months.
Curious to find out what we have to offer? Have a look here.
In Tilburg, the equipment can be purchased on site. If you train in Breda, you can request the equipment via the contact form and we’ll bring it along for you.
Holiday timetable
During this period, we will also be dealing with the autumn and Christmas holidays once again. During these holidays We’ll be adjusting our usual timetable, so please the agenda at your fingertips so you can keep track of which classes are on offer during the holidays.
Also worth noting: during the school holidays, as well as the week before and after, anyone aged 12 and over can take part in the FIT punching bag sessions, regardless of their membership status!
Autumn half-term: 16 October 2023 to 22 October 2023
Christmas holidays: 25 December 2023 to 7 January 2024
Exams
Here they come again – the exams! We’ve organised some extra training sessions for you, such as the curriculum training and pre-test, so that you’ll be fully prepared for the official IKMF exam.
Pre-test
Are you well on your way to your exam and want to refine your techniques even further, or are you simply curious to find out how your Krav Maga skills are shaping up? Then the pre-test is exactly what you need! This test follows the official exam structure, so it’s like a mini-exam to help you prepare for the real thing.
At the end of the test, you’ll receive your own personalised feedback. It’s really useful for your training and will help you improve even further. So, after the test, you’ll know for sure whether you’re fully ready to sit the official exam.
Below you will find the date of the next pre-test. Register via the contact form. You can register up to 14 days before the pre-test.
Want to find out more? Click here For further information.
Date: Sunday 12 May 2024
Time: between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm
Contribution: €15 per level
Location: 11a Professor Romeinstraat, Tilburg
Exams
Get ready for the next level in Krav Maga, as the official IKMF exams are just around the corner! The venue for your exam depends on your level and is listed below.
Would you like to sign up for this challenge straight away? Then click here here!
To register for the exam, you must be a member of the IKMF. On the IKMF website You can find more information about this here.
Local exams: K1, K3 and K5
Date: Sunday 10 December 2023
Time: between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm (the exact time will be announced later)
Costs: €45,-
Location: 11a Professor Romeinstraat, Tilburg
*Registration is open until 10 October 2023
National exams: K2 and K4
Date: Sunday 12 November 2023
Time: from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Costs: €45,-
Location: Almere (the exact location is stated at the IKMF website)
*Registration is open until 12 October 2023
Local exams: J1, J3 and J5
Date: Sunday 10 December 2023
Time: between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm (the exact time will be announced later)
Costs: €45,-
Location: 11a Professor Romeinstraat, Tilburg
*Registration is open until 10 October 2023
National exams: Year 2 and Year 4
Date: Sunday 12 November 2023
Time: from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Costs: €45,-
Location: Almere (the exact location is stated at the IKMF website)
*Registration is open until 12 October 2023
COLUMN BY DIETITIAN MEREL COENDERS
Resistance
It’s gradually getting colder and wetter outside. As a result, we tend to spend more time indoors, where viruses and other pathogens spread more easily.
So it’s particularly important to boost your immune system during these months.
A healthy diet can help with this, as it provides all the nutrients you need for a properly functioning immune system. So make sure you have a healthy foundation:
- Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables
- Choose wholemeal products
- Eat (plant-based) dairy products every day
- Eat a handful of unsalted nuts every day
- Make sure you drink enough fluids
Your gut plays a key role in your immune system. 70% of your immune system begins in the large intestine. This is where the gut bacteria, the intestinal epithelial layer and the intestinal mucosa are found. All three help to identify intruders and keep them out. The gut bacteria also help with the growth and division of immune cells. They ensure that there are enough immune cells available to fight off the pathogen.
It is therefore important to look after your gut properly. You can do this by feeding the good bacteria, thereby stimulating their growth and activity. This helps you maintain a healthy balance and leaves no room in the gut for bad bacteria. Dietary fibre is the food source for gut bacteria. It is found in plant-based foods: vegetables, fruit, wholemeal products, pulses and nuts. Make sure you include these foods in your daily diet as much as possible.
Would you like to find out more about how to keep your gut healthy? If so, please get in touch via:
0615652702
https://www.gewoondietetiek.nl/
Best wishes,
Merel Coenders, dietitian
