We’ll be training your Krav Maga skills in a different setting during the winter outdoor training sessions. We’re also kicking off a new round of the Women Only Krav Maga course and will be looking back on a wonderful and active year at our end-of-year drinks party. You’ll also find everything you need to know about the Krav Maga exams here, as well as some healthy tips on boosting your immunity in Merel’s blog.
Curious to find out what the coming period has in store for Taus Gym? Then read on!
Winter outdoor training sessions
With temperatures dropping and the days getting shorter, we’re ready to set you a new challenge. It’s time for winter outdoor training again!
This time, we’re moving our training sessions to the realistic setting of everyday life – namely, outdoors! Here, you can practise and perfect your Krav Maga skills whilst wearing your everyday clothes and shoes.
So please make sure you bring your everyday clothes with you. We also recommend dressing in layers so that you can put things on or take them off quickly and easily.
Below are the dates on which the winter outdoor training sessions will take place:
- Tilburg: Wednesday 13 December 2023
- Breda: Thursday 14 December 2023
Please note! Do bring your usual sports kit with you. If the weather is bad, we’ll be training indoors.
Women-Only Krav Maga Course
We’ll soon be launching a new Women Only Krav Maga course! This course offers women the opportunity to develop both their physical and mental resilience in a powerful way.
We focus on building self-confidence and developing effective self-defence techniques for situations that women in particular are more likely to face, such as harassment and (sexual) violence. Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries are also key parts of the course.
Within a supportive community, you will take the course alongside other women. We understand that every participant has unique experiences and needs, which is why there is plenty of scope for personalised attention. Together, we aim to create a safe and welcoming environment where every woman feels at ease.
You don’t need any experience in self-defence to take part in this course. What’s more, people of all fitness levels and ages are very welcome!
Would you like to find out what the course can do for you? Then come along for a free taster lesson on Monday 8 January and Monday 15 January 2024 and please let us know via the contact form.
Would you like more information? Then have a look at the Women Only course page.
The course itself will take place from 22 January to 25 March 2024. Classes take place every Monday between 8.15 pm and 9.15 pm at our venue in Tilburg, at Professor Romeinstraat 11A.
Are you, or do you know anyone who would like to Fancy taking part? Then sign up here in for the course.
End-of-year drinks party
We are now in the final stretch of the year, and it is with great pleasure that we look back on a wonderful and enjoyable year. We would love to bring 2023 to a festive close together with you. To mark the occasion, we are organising our end-of-year drinks party this year, with snacks, drinks and plenty of fun!
The drinks reception will take place on Saturday 16 December 2023 at our premises in Tilburg, at 11A Professor Romeinstraat.
All members aged 16 and over are very welcome, and the membership fee is €15.
Please register for the end-of-year drinks party by Saturday 2 December via the contact form.
Training materials
Did you know that you can buy all your training equipment from us? Every class requires certain items to ensure you can enjoy your training. For Krav Maga, for example, it’s a good idea to have a mouthguard, a headguard and a training outfit so that we can train together safely.
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.
Fancy finding out what we have to offer? Have a look here.
You can place an order in person in Tilburg, and in Breda you can request the materials via the contact form and then it’s taken away.
At the moment, we have almost everything in stock!
Holiday timetable
During this period, we will also be having the autumn and Christmas holidays. During these holidays, we will be following a different timetable to usual. Please therefore take note the agenda Keep an eye on this so you know which lessons are taking place during the holidays.
Also worth noting: during the school holidays, as well as the week before and after, you can attend any training session, regardless of your membership status!
This means that with your Krav Maga membership, you can also take part in all FIT classes, and vice versa. In addition, there are also classes on Saturdays Grappling classes you can take part in during the school holidays.
Autumn half-term: 16 October 2023 to 22 October 2023
Christmas holidays: 25 December 2023 to 7 January 2024
Exams
The exams are coming up again! To help you prepare, we’re offering extra training sessions, such as the curriculum training and the pre-test, so that you’re fully prepared.
Are you planning to go away soon? Then read on!
Pre-test
The pre-test is for anyone who has already mastered the techniques but wants to refine them further. During this training session, you will follow the same structure as the official IKMF exam, making it the perfect preparation for your next exam.
What’s more, at the end of the pre-test you’ll receive personalised feedback to help you with your training, and you’ll also know whether you’re really ready for the official exam.
Below you will find the date of the next pre-test. Register via the contact form. You can register until 18 October.
Want to find out more? Click here For further information.
Date: Sunday 29 October 2023
Time: between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm
Contribution: €15 per level
Location: 11a Professor Romeinstraat, Tilburg
Exams
Would you like to take the next step in Krav Maga? To reach the next level, you’ll need to sit an official IKMF exam. The exam venue will depend on your level and can be found below.
Sign up here for the exams.
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: P1, P3 AND P5
Date: Wednesday 29 November 2023
Time: from 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm
Costs: €45,-
Location: 11a Professor Romeinstraat, Tilburg
*Registration is open until 29 October
NATIONAL EXAMS: P2
Date: Sunday 5 November 2023
Time: will be announced in due course
Costs: €45,-
Location: Almere (the exact location is stated at the IKMF website)
*You can register until 5 October
NATIONAL EXAMS: P4
Date: Saturday 4 November 2023
Time: will be announced in due course
Costs: €45,-
Location: Almere (the exact location is stated at the IKMF website)
*Registration is open until 4 October
NATIONAL EXAMS: G-LEVELS
Date: Saturday 4 November 2023
Time: will be announced in due course
Costs: €50,-
Location: Almere (the exact location is stated at the IKMF website)
*Registration is open until 4 October
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
Lots of useful information once again. Thank you once again for sharing, the Taus Gym team 👊🏻
You're welcome, Rob!