SPRING NEWSLETTER 2023

Spring is in full swing and we are looking forward to summer. In this newsletter, we would like to inform you about upcoming events and training sessions at Taus Gym. During this period, we will again offer curriculum training, pre-test and exam to test and improve skills. In addition, we have some news we would like to share with you about what is happening within your gym!

CURRICULUM TRAINING, PRE-TEST AND EXAMS

Our curriculum training, pre-tests and exams are an important part of our Krav Maga training and provide our members with the opportunity to test and develop their skills.

You can find more information on upcoming events below:

• Curriculum training: We will organise a curriculum training for all levels on Sunday, October 1, 2023. This training is always subject to sufficient participants. The cost is €15 per level. The training will take place at our main location in Tilburg between 13:00 and 19:00, to be announced in due course. Sign up before 24 September via the contact form.
• Pre-test: On Sunday, October 29, 2023, we will organise a pre-test for all levels. This training is always subject to sufficient participants. The cost is €15 per level. The pre-test will take place at our main location in Tilburg between 13:00 and 19:00, to be announced in due course. Sign up before 22 October via the contact form.
• Local and National exam: We also have a local exam in Tilburg on Wednesday 24 May (P1, P3 & P5) and a national exam on Saturday 24 June (P2) and Sunday 25 June P4 & G-levels in Almere. All P-levels cost €45 (exam entry, patch & diploma) and all G-levels cost €50 (exam entry, patch & diploma). The location in Almere will be announced in due course via IKMF. Sign up by 1 May for the local exam or 1 June for the national exam via the contact form.

REMINDER SIGN UP IKMF

We would like to remind all members to register with the Krav Maga Federation IKMF. This is mandatory for anyone practising Krav Maga. We think this is important and is required from the federation. If you have not yet registered, you can register your here register.

WOMEN ONLY ADVANCED KRAV MAGA COURSE

For all ladies who have previously participated in the Krav Maga Women Only course and all ladies attending regular Krav Maga classes, we have developed a special course. In spring, we will organise an advanced Women Only course of 6 lessons. With this course, we broaden and deepen the knowledge of self-defence that women can get into. There will be a free introductory class on Monday 24 April. The lessons take place on Mondays from 20:15 to 21:15 and the course starts on Monday 8 May and runs until 19 June (except 29 May Whitsun). The cost is €95 for early bird registrations (before 26 April) or €115 regular bird after 26 April.

Register for the course now and welcome to our introductory class via the contact form.

Change in membership fees

We would like to inform you of a change in membership fees. From the dues month of May, the membership fees of all current memberships will be adjusted. You can check the new fees here find.

We tried to delay this change as long as possible despite the rising costs, but unfortunately we cannot escape it. If you registered after 15 March 2023, there will be no change as the new membership fees had already been implemented for new members at that time.

If you have a multi-year membership, you keep the 10%, 20% or 30% discount compared to the standard membership. So this discount does not change.

If you have any questions about this change, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your understanding.

New Aggression Management course

We would like to share the good news that our instructor Riaz Taus has recently successfully completed the post HBO course in aggression management at the Ponsacademie. As a result, we are pleased to announce that we are now offering a new course: Aggression management!

But what exactly does aggression management entail? During this training you will learn how to deal safely and effectively with aggression from others. You learn how to recognise aggression at an early stage, categorise it and then de-escalate it. All this mainly takes place before the situations we cover in Krav Maga classes. You will learn to apply de-escalating conversation techniques and to listen carefully to your own emotions.

We are currently planning the course and we would love it if you let us know in advance if you are interested. You can do this via our contact form.

We look forward to working with you on managing aggression and developing the right skills to handle these situations!

Grappling

We would also like to highlight our grappling classes. These classes are suitable for everyone from 14 years old onwards, whether you are already a FIT or Krav Maga member. As a current member, you may even attend 2 free trial lessons. Curious? Then click on this link.

Schedule during holidays and/or public holidays

We would also like to draw your attention to our modified schedule due to holidays and/or holidays. Check the agenda for any changes. Did you know that in weeks where we have a modified schedule, you may take all classes the week before and after. This is an ideal time to get acquainted with our other training courses as well.

New back office assistant

With effect from mid-March, we have a new back office assistant. Marc is delighted to join the Taus family. Marc himself is 5^e year SPECO Sport Marketing student at Fontys Hogeschool in Tilburg. He would like to meet the members once on the floor and make videos with them for the gym. Sam says goodbye to us and we would like to thank her for her efforts and wish her good luck with her future plans!

Whatsapp groups

Finally, we would like to highlight our whatsapp groups. This is where we keep you updated on the latest news and where you can access all the videos we record during the lessons. This way, you can look back at home to see what you learned that lesson and how well you are doing. If you are not yet in the whatsapp group, send an app to: +31653974470 and we'll add you!

Meet the Marines

Do you want to push your limits? And keep challenging yourself time and again? Then this event is for you! Meet The Marines is an event where participants have to work hard together for 24 hours to achieve physically and mentally challenging missions. The missions are led by the elite of the Dutch armed forces. During the missions, you will push your limits and get the most out of yourself.

After our amazing success last year at Meet The Marines, we want to participate this year too. A team of ten of our members is already going. We would love to be able to put together another full team. Will you join our second team? Then sign up here in!

The 24-hour Marine Experience starts at 11am on Saturday 20 May 2023 and ends at noon on Sunday 21 May 2023.

The cost is currently 175 per person.

The event will take place in the Rotterdam area.

You can find out more about Meet The Marines at here find.

We hope to see you at one of our classes soon!

 

COLUMN DIETICIAN MEREL COENDERS

Supplements

The other day I saw a episode of Boos over Viteezy: a company that sells personalised packages of vitamins, minerals and other nutritional supplements. You fill in some questions and a recommendation of vitamins and minerals rolls out, which you can then order from them. However, this episode featured a girl who had suffered liver poisoning from taking a particular supplement. An extreme case, but it got me thinking. Because companies like Viteezy are popping up more and more often. Unfortunately, these companies are not concerned with your health, but selling their product.

When you eat healthy and whole foods, you do not need nutritional supplements. In fact, a number of nutrients are known to be harmful when taken in excess for long periods. For instance, more than 250 mg of magnesium from tablets can have a laxative effect, excessive doses of vitamin D can lead to kidney damage and too much vitamin B6 can damage the nervous system. You can only get this ‘overdose’ by taking supplements.

There are specific cases where taking extra vitamins and minerals does become necessary, for example vitamin D for people over 70 or with darker skin. Also, if you eat vegetarian or vegan, certain dietary supplements are important. In these cases, always check the right amount with a doctor or dietician.

Don't feel well, fit or think you need some extra? Then see what you can change in your current diet before reaching for supplements. Talk to a doctor or dietician about which supplements might be advisable. And if you are in doubt about deficiencies, have your blood levels checked.

Want to know more about eating healthy without deficiencies? Then get in touch via:

0615652702
info@gewoondietetiek.nl
https://www.gewoondietetiek.nl/

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

Healthy greeting,

Merel Coenders, dietician