In this edition, we’ll take a quick look back at all the events and achievements we’ve had over the past period.
We’ll also keep you updated on what the coming period has in store. The following events are on the agenda: the outdoor training sessions, the Women Only Krav Maga course, and the exams and preparations for them.
A look back at spring
We also raised a good amount of money for charity during the Night Against Sexual Violence and the FIT Champions event.
Below you’ll find a look back at these outstanding achievements!
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First aid course
The annual first-aid course is over for another year! This course teaches you how to respond in the event of
providing first aid and also covering safety during training sessions.
This year, one of the young people took part in this course and passed it too!
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Night Against Sexual Violence
Almost 500 people took part in the Night Against Sexual Violence.
A 20km walk through Amsterdam in the middle of the night!
This is the second edition of the event, and this time it raised a fantastic sum of over €107,000
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FIT Champions
Following a successful first edition of FIT Champions, the second edition will return next year!
During the event, we took on the challenge together and raised money
for charity.
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Passed! Local exams
The local exams have also taken place recently, and we are proud of our successful candidates!
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Passed! National J2 exams
As well as the local exams, the national exams for Year 2 have also taken place again.
Our members have passed these exams, making them the first young people from Taus Gym to sit a national exam.
A brilliant performance!
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Passed! National K2 exams
It wasn’t just the young people who sat their exams. The kids also trained hard for the national K2 exam and passed it too!
We are incredibly proud of this wonderful achievement.
Outdoor training sessions
Please bear in mind that there will always be the option to train outdoors. So, for the time being, please bring both your indoor and outdoor trainers to classes.
Thursday 11 July
Monday 15 July
Thursday 8 August
Monday 12 August
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Change to membership fees
Despite this, we cannot avoid the fact that we, too, are facing rising costs. As a result, we have to adjust our membership fees from time to time.
For new members, this price change will apply from 1 July 2024. For current members, this will only apply from 1 September 2024.
For multi-year memberships, the discount of 10%, 20% or 30% will, of course, continue to apply to the new membership fees.
Would you like to change your membership or do you have a question? Please let us know via the contact form.
We would like everyone to have the opportunity to take part in sport with us. We are therefore working hard to join forces with local council initiatives that can offer support to anyone who is struggling financially.
Would you like to find out more about this? Then have a look at this page.
Holiday timetable
The holiday timetable can be found in our calendar So make sure you check these in advance so that you can plan your training sessions properly.
From 22 July to 4 August We are closed and there are no lessons. During all other weeks of the holidays, there is a revised timetable.
During the weeks when there is a revised timetable, you are welcome to take part in all the training sessions we offer. Young people are even allowed to join in with all the adult training sessions!
Summer holidays: 6 July to 18 August 2024
Women-Only Krav Maga Course
This course is part of the IKMF’s Stay Away programme and is run by the IKMF Stay Away director Louise Pross.
Would you like to sign up for the course now? You can do that via the registration form.
This course is suitable for
Participants aged 14 and over, but younger girls are also very welcome
for a free taster lesson to see if the course is right for them.
Would you like more information about the course?
Would you like to register in advance? If so, do take a look at our Women Only course page or register directly via the registration form.
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As a mum, you understand how important
It’s all about your children feeling confident and safe.
That is why we invite you to introduce yourself and
to enrol your daughters in our
free taster lesson at Monday 2 or 9 September 2024.
You can register via
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Over the course of nine sessions, we’ll work together to build your resilience and teach you valuable skills for everyday life.
Exams
Curriculum training
The curriculum is a list of all the techniques that form part of a particular level. During the curriculum training session, you can go through the techniques for your level and practise them further. This training session is ideal if you are preparing for your exams.
Would you like to find out more? Click here for further information.
The date of our next curriculum training session is shown on the right. Register via the contact form. You have until 1 September 2024 to register.
Date: Sunday 15
September 2024
Time: between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm (max. 2 hours)
Contribution: €15 per
level
Location: 11a Professor Romeinstraat,
Tilburg
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Pre-test
The pre-test follows the same format as the official IKMF exam and is therefore an important part of your preparation. Afterwards, you will receive feedback to help you with your further training in the run-up to the exam.
You can register for the pre-test via the contact form. Please note! The deadline for registration is 31 August 2024.
Would you like to find out more? Click here for full details.
Date: Sunday 13
October 2024
Time: between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm (max. 2 hours)
Contribution: €15 per
level
Location: 11a Professor Romeinstraat,
Tilburg
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Exams
Depending on your level, the exam will take place at our centre in Tilburg or at our national centre in Almere.
You must be a registered member of the IKMF to sit the exam. You can find more information on this at the IKMF website.
You can register for the exams via the contact form.
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LOCAL EXAMS: K1/J1, K3/J3 AND K5/J5
Date: Sunday 24 November 2024
Time: from 1.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Cost: €40
Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg
*Registration is open until 24 October 2024
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NATIONAL EXAMS: K2/J2 AND K4/J4
Date: Sunday 17 November 2024
Time: to be announced in due course
Cost: €40
Location: Almere (the exact location will be specified at the IKMF website)
*Registration is open until 17 October 2024
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Together, we are strong against cancer:
Please support me in the fight against cancer.
Hello fellow athletes, I’m Michael Rademaker, one of the original members. Thanks to Taus Gym, I lead a healthy and active life. Whereas I used to find it a struggle to go to the gym, I now go to Taus Gym with great pleasure and motivation.
For me, taking part in this event has a deeply personal significance. The loss of my aunt to cancer and my mother’s diagnosis – which, thankfully, has been successfully treated – mean that this is a very real issue in my life. These experiences have strengthened my determination to help others in their fight against this disease.
By taking part in Swim & Dance to Fight Cancer, I want not only to do my bit to raise funds for cancer research, but also to inspire others to get active and fight for their health.
Together, we can ensure that more people have the chance of a successful treatment.
Together, we can make a difference.
COLUMN BY DIETITIAN MEREL COENDERS
Oral health
Good oral health prevents bad breath, cavities, tooth decay and gum problems. It also helps you to keep your teeth as you get older.
Tooth loss has an impact on dietary choices and quality of life.
As good oral health is important for everyone, in this newsletter I’m sharing a few practical tips that can help protect tooth enamel and prevent cavities.
– Choose to have three main meals every day
and up to 4 snacks.
– Limit your consumption of: fizzy drinks with or without sugar, lemonade with or without
sugar, fruit juices, sports drinks,
etc.
– If you do decide to have one of the drinks listed above, drink it all in one go.
Taking small sips over a longer period of time means that the tooth enamel does not have enough time to repair itself.
Then rinse your mouth with water.
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– Drink these as soon as possible
or drink through a straw.
– Limit your sugar intake. Take a close look at the list of ingredients on products. Are there any that you might be consuming without realising it?
Has any sugar been added?
– Don’t brush your teeth too soon after a meal. This can damage your tooth enamel. Wait at least 30
minutes before you brush your teeth. If you’ve eaten or drunk anything acidic (e.g. orange juice), wait at least 60 minutes.
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See you in the next issue.
With sporting regards,
Team Taus Gym