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Winter 2025 Newsletter

Winter is in full swing at Taus Gym!

 

We’re starting a new year full of opportunities. Together, we’ll tackle both new and familiar challenges and help each other achieve our goals. Let’s make this a year full of growth and possibilities!

 

During the darker days of the season, we’ve got a number of exciting highlights lined up, such as the Civil Instructor Course – Parts 2 and 3, a new round of the Women-Only Krav Maga course, and even more special training sessions for the winter season.

 

Curious to find out what’s coming up? Then read on.

FIT champions

Start the year with a challenge you won’t forget in a hurry! Following last year’s spectacular event, FIT Champions is back at Taus Gym with a brand-new programme.

 

Whether you’re just starting out or already have some experience, there’s a suitable level for everyone. Get motivated, test yourself and find out just how far you can go. Sign up now and take the first step towards a year full of personal achievements!

 

The event will take place at our main venue in Tilburg, at Prof. Romeinstraat 11A, for a fee of €15 per participant. Are you ready for the challenge?

By taking part in FIT Champions, you’re not only doing something for your own health, but you’re also supporting an important cause. The proceeds from the event will be donated to Muscles for Muscles.

This organisation is dedicated to helping children with muscular disorders in the Netherlands. It funds scientific research, provides support to patients and their families, and works to improve the quality of life for these children.

 

By taking part, you’re not only helping yourself to get fitter, but you’re also making a difference to others.

Highlight Sunday 13 April 2025 Mark it in your diary and don’t miss FIT Champions! You can register via the contact form.

 

We hope to see you there!

Women Only: Empowerment Workshop

At Taus Gym, we’ve seen a wonderful increase in the number of women joining us, and we’re incredibly proud of that. To celebrate this success together, we’d like to organise a unique training session for all our female members!
The focus:
In this training session, we focus on situations that women may encounter in their daily lives. Together with other strong women, you’ll work on building your resilience and self-confidence in a challenging environment. This session is the perfect opportunity to work on your physical and mental resilience in a fun and realistic way.
Training details:

  • Date: to be confirmed.
  • Trainer: None other than IKMF Stay Away Director Louise Pross will be leading this training session!
  • Cost: €15

 

Who is it for?
This training session is open to all female members of Taus Gym – even if you only take part in FIT or Grappling classes. So don’t hesitate – come along!

 

Venue and time
The venue and time will be announced in due course!

 

Are you interested? If so, please get in touch via our contact form. If there’s enough interest, we’ll be able to organise this inspiring training course!

 

We’re looking forward to a lovely evening with plenty of fun, where you’ll also pick up some valuable skills. See you soon!

Night Against Sexual Violence

Sexual violence is a serious reality that takes many different forms, ranging from unwanted behaviour and harassment to (physical) abuse. Worldwide, 1 in 3 women experience some form of sexual violence.
On the night of 17 to 18 May 2025 Plan International is organising the Night Against Sexual Violence for the third time.

 

During this national event, participants will walk 20 kilometres through Rotterdam to raise awareness of the impact of street harassment and sexual violence.

 

Under the motto ‘Everyone deserves to be able to walk the streets safely’, we are working towards a world in which everyone feels respected, safe and heard.

 

We invite everyone to join us on this walk and help bring about positive change in our society.

Are you aged 18 or over and would you like to join ? Sign up by sending an email to Louise (stayaway@ikmf.nl). She is the coordinator of the women’s division in the Netherlands and leads the team that will be representing the IKMF.

24H Meet the Marines Experience

The 24H Meet The Marines Experience is coming up again. In May, the Taus Gym team will once again take on this challenge, just as they have in previous years. For 24 hours, they will be challenged together to get the very best out of themselves and each other.
This unique event is not only designed to push physical boundaries, but also to strengthen mental resilience, teamwork and perseverance.

 

‘Meet the Marines’ is a fantastic challenge to work towards, and here at Taus Gym we also offer preparatory training sessions to give everyone the chance to take part.

 

Would you like to take part? Please let us know if you’re interested via the contact form.

CIC at Taus Gym

Parts 2 and 3 will also take place at Taus Gym, and in these final two parts, participants will delve even deeper into the Krav Maga curriculum in order to ultimately qualify as fully-fledged Krav Maga instructors.

 

We are incredibly proud of Emma which, following the successful completion of the first instalment, is set to be a hit again in parts 2 and 3.

The last two sessions will take place on the following dates:

 

  • CIC Part 2:          Friday 31 January to Sunday 9 February 2025
  • CIC Part 3:          Thursday 13 March to Saturday 15 March 2025

 

During the CIC, the timetable will change slightly at weekends. The lessons on Saturday and Sunday mornings will be moved to 5.30 pm, in the same order. Please therefore the agenda Keep a close eye on things so you don’t end up with any surprises.

Winter outdoor training sessions

With temperatures dropping and the days getting shorter, we’re ready to set you a new challenge: winter outdoor training.
During this special training session, we’ll be taking Krav Maga out onto the streets. We’ll be incorporating challenging elements to make the training as realistic as possible.

 

We practise scenarios such as walking down the street in the dark in freezing temperatures, or navigating your way through a packed bar or party to get yourself to safety – all whilst wearing your everyday clothes.

 

So please make sure you bring your usual 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:

 

  • Breda: Monday 27 January 2025
  • Tilburg: Tuesday 28 January 2025

 

Please note! Do bring your usual sports kit with you. If the weather is bad, we’ll be training indoors.

Holiday timetable 

This season, too, we’ll be dealing with a number of holiday periods and public holidays. The carnival holidays and the May holidays are coming up, and during this period we’ll be operating on a different timetable to usual. So please do keep an eye on the agenda Keep an eye on things so you don’t run into any unexpected surprises.

 

Carnival holidays: 1 March 2025 to 9 March 2025

May holidays: 26 April 2025 to 4 May 2025

Women-Only Krav Maga Course

The Women Only Krav Maga The course focuses on building resilience in women, both physically and mentally. This is because women experience violence in a different way and aggression than men. Take sexual harassment, for example.

 

During the course, we’ll focus on boosting your self-confidence and teaching practical self-defence techniques. In addition, we also focus a great deal on discovering, getting a feel for, but also setting your boundaries. 

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You don’t need any experience in self-defence to take part in this course.

 

What’s more, all fitness levels and

All ages are very welcome!

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Would you like to find out what the

What could this course mean for you?

Why not pop in for a

free taster lesson at Monday

6 January or 13 January 2025 

and please let us know 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.

The course itself will take place from 20 January to 24 March 2025.

 

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

 

Would you like more information? Then have a look at the Women Only course page.

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.

Pre-test
Do you want to hone your skills and be fully prepared for your next exam? The Pre-test is designed especially for you!

 

During this training session, you will follow the same structure as the official IKMF exam, making it the ideal opportunity to perfect your skills.

 

Why take part?
✔️ Structure of the official exam: Practise in a realistic setting.
✔️ Personalised feedback: At the end of the pre-test, you’ll receive valuable tips and advice to help you take your training to the next level.
✔️ Check if you’re ready: Find out if you’re fully prepared for the real exam.

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Date: Sunday 30

March 2025

 

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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Sign up via the contact form. You can apply until 16 March 2025 register.

 

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

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 federation. You can find all the relevant information on the official IKMF website.

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

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LOCAL EXAMS:

P1, P3 and P5  

 

Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025

 

Time: from 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm

 

Cost: €45

 

Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg

 

*You can register until the 25th

May 2025

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NATIONAL EXAMS:

P2

 

Date: Sunday 9 March 2025

 

Time: will be announced in due course

 

Cost: €45

 

Location: Almere (the exact location is stated at the IKMF website) 

 

*You can register until 9

February 2025

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NATIONAL EXAMS:

P4

 

Date: Saturday 8 March 2025

 

Time: will be announced in due course

 

Cost: €45

 

Location: Almere (the exact location is stated at the IKMF website) 

 

*You can register until 8

February 2025

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NATIONAL EXAMS:

G-LEVELS

 

Date: Saturday 8 March 2025

 

Time: will be announced in due course

 

Cost: €50

 

Location: Almere (the exact location is stated at the IKMF website) 

 

*You can register until 8

February 2025

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COLUMN BY DIETITIAN MEREL COENDERS

Pumpkin soup

When it gets colder outside, it’s nice to have a lovely, warming recipe up your sleeve. This pumpkin soup is tasty, easy to make and nutritious. The lima beans provide extra protein and make the soup really filling.

 

What you’ll need:
 Hand blender

 

Ingredients:
 1 leek
 1 (bottle) pumpkin
 2 tablespoons of olive oil
 1 tablespoon of curry powder
 1 tin of lima beans (400 g)
 1 litre of vegetable stock
 200 ml coconut milk

Method:
 Cut the leeks into rings. Wash them thoroughly to remove any soil.
 Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds and stringy flesh with a spoon. Leave the skin on. Cut the pumpkin into large chunks.
 Heat the olive oil in a soup pan and fry the curry powder for 30 seconds over a medium heat. Then add the leek and diced pumpkin and fry for 5 minutes. Stir regularly.
 Drain the lima beans and rinse them under running water. Fry them for a further minute with the leek and pumpkin.
 Add the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Check whether the pumpkin is cooked by pricking it with a fork.
 Blend the soup with a hand blender.
 Add the coconut milk and give it another good stir.
Enjoy your meal!

 

Wondering how you can stay healthy this winter? As a dietitian, I’d be happy to help you work it out.

 

Please get in touch via:

06 11263154
info@gewoondietetiek.nl
www.gewoondietetiek.nl

 

Members of Taus Gym receive a €30 discount on their first consultation.

 

Best wishes,

 

Merel Coenders, dietitian

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