Summer Newsletter for Children and Young People 2025

Summer has begun, and at Taus Gym that means: exercising outdoors, having fun and embarking on new adventures!

We’ll take a quick look back at an action-packed spring and give you a sneak peek at everything this summer has in store for you. Think, for example, of some fun outdoor training sessions.

You can also read more about important matters such as the change in membership fees, our house rules and the holiday schedule. And for those who want to progress: new dates have been scheduled for exams and the Women Only Krav Maga course.

Read on to find out what you can get up to at Taus Gym this summer!

Outdoor training sessions

In the summer, it’s even more fun to train outdoors every now and then! From July to September Your lesson in Tilburg or Breda may take place outdoors. The instructor decides this on a case-by-case basis, so it’s important that you come to the session well prepared:

👟 Always bring both indoor and outdoor trainers
👕 Wear sportswear that’s suitable for both indoors and outdoors

Important information for our members in Breda:
During the summer holidays, our indoor venue will be closed on a few dates. On those days, we’ll be training outdoors anyway:

• Thursday 10 July
• Monday 14 July
• Thursday 7 August
• Monday 11 August

On those days, there are no changing rooms or toilets available, so please come to training already changed and prepared.

Let’s make it a sporty and sunny summer together!

 

 

Change to membership fees

At Taus Gym, we want all children and young people to be able to take part in sport, build their self-confidence and learn to cope with challenges – in a safe and positive environment. That is why we have been keeping costs as low as possible for many years.

However, we too are finding that costs are rising, for example due to higher rent, new sports equipment and maintenance of our venues. To ensure that we can continue to run our classes effectively and safely, we will be adjusting our membership fees from this summer onwards.

 

What exactly is changing?

• New members will pay the new rate from 1 July 2025
• Existing members will pay the new rate from 1 September 2025

Do you have a multi-year membership? If so, the 10%, 20% or 30% discount will still apply – even to the new rates.

We want everyone to be able to continue taking part in sport. That is why we are actively exploring options through local authority schemes and other initiatives for people who are struggling financially.

On this page you’ll find the options.

Do you have any questions about this, or would you like to change your membership? Please let us know via the contact form.

 

Holiday timetable 

The summer holidays are coming up! Here at Taus Gym, that means we’ll be operating on a holiday timetable, so our usual class times may change temporarily.

Summer holidays 2025: from 5 July to 17 August

• There will be no lessons from 21 July to 3 August – we will be closed during this period
• In the other weeks, there is a revised timetable with different lesson times

So please make sure you the agenda Keep an eye on things so you don’t run into any unexpected surprises.

Good to know:

• During the revised timetable, young people are welcome to take part in all the training sessions we offer.

We hope you’ll keep up your training over the summer – and, of course, enjoy your holiday!

 

Women-Only Krav Maga Course

As a parent, you want your daughter to go through life feeling strong, confident and safe. The Women Only Krav Maga course has been specially developed for women and girls and covers situations where safety cannot be taken for granted – and how to deal with them powerfully and effectively.

This course forms part of the IKMF’s international Stay Away programme and is taught by Louise Pross, director of the IKMF’s Women Only division in the Netherlands.

 

Free trial lesson

Are you wondering whether this course is right for you or your daughter? If so, why not pop in for a free taster lesson on:

• Monday 1 September 2025
• Monday 8 September 2025

Time: 8.15 pm – 9.15 pm
Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg

 

Girls aged 14 and over can take part in the course. Younger participants are also very welcome to attend a taster lesson so we can see together whether the course is suitable for them.

Start of the course

The course itself runs from Monday 15 September to Monday 17 November 2025
Please note: there will be no lesson on 13 October due to the autumn half-term.

Practical information

• Class day: every Monday
• Time: 8.15 pm – 9.15 pm
• Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg
• What to bring: sportswear and indoor trainers

The lessons are held in a safe, peaceful environment where every participant can learn and develop at her own pace.

Would you like to find out more or sign up?

Would you like more information? If so, please visit the Women Only courses page on our website.
Ready to book a taster lesson? You can do so via the contact form.

We hope to welcome you or your daughter to this empowering training course!

 

Are you, or do you know anyone who would like to take part? If so, please sign up here sign up for the course.

Exams

Would you like to progress to your next Krav Maga level? If so, now is the perfect time to prepare thoroughly, as the pre-tests and exams are scheduled to take place again. Below you’ll find all the practical information, including fees, dates and how to register.

 

Why have exams?

The official IKMF exams are the moment when you demonstrate your knowledge, skills and physical commitment. They are not only a confirmation of your progress, but also an important learning opportunity on your Krav Maga journey.

 

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.

 

 

Curriculum training

Would you like to practise the Krav Maga techniques at your level? Then our curriculum-based training is just the thing for you!

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 8 February 2026 to register.

 

Date: Sunday 22 February 2026

Time: between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm (duration of approximately 2 hours)

Contribution: €20,-

Location: 11a Professor Romeinstraat, Tilburg

 

Pre-test

The pre-test is the ideal training session to see if you’re ready for the exams. During this session, you’ll demonstrate your knowledge and skills in Krav Maga. To do so, you’ll need to know all the techniques for the level you’re aiming for.

 

The pre-test follows the same structure as the official IKMF exam and is therefore a valuable part of your preparation for the exam. At the end, you will also receive feedback to help you with your further training. So, after the pre-test, you will know whether you are fully ready for the exam.

You can register for the pre-test via the contact form. Please note! 12 April 2026 is the deadline for registration.

Want to find out more? Click here For further information.

Date: Sunday 26 April 2026

Time: between 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm (duration of approximately 2 hours)

Contribution: €20 per level

Location: 11a Professor Romeinstraat, Tilburg

Exams

Would you like to progress to the next level in Krav Maga? This is your chance! To achieve a higher level, you’ll need to sit an official IKMF exam. The exam venue depends on your level and is listed below.

Would you like to find out more about exams? If so, why not take a look at our exams page and please let your instructor know in good time that you’re interested in taking part.

Important: To sit the exam, you must be registered with the IKMF. You can find all the relevant information on the official IKMF website.

 

Get ready, sign up and show us what you can do!

 

Thank you for reading the newsletter! We’re kicking off a new sporting year together and hope to see you all again soon at one of our training sessions. Do you have any comments or questions? Please do let us know!

See you in the next issue.

 

With sporting regards,

Team Taus Gym