Newsletter summer edition 2023
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The sun is starting to shine again and temperatures are rising, the summer season is back in full swing! We hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather and the energy it brings. In this newsletter, we update you again on the upcoming events and trainings in our gym including the exams and their preparations, the new round of the Women Only course, the members BBQ and the outdoor trainings. In addition, we have some important updates and news for you. With the nice weather ahead, we will have more opportunities to train outdoors! This will give you the chance to develop your skills in a more realistic environment. Discover how training in the fresh air is not only good for you, but also just plain fun! In the period of 1 July to 31 September we can train outside. For each lesson, it will be decided whether we will train inside or outside that day. This will depend on the weather and the topics taking place on that day. Therefore, bring both your outdoor and indoor sports shoes and an extra set of clothes during this period as you may get wet during training. A number of dates are planned in Breda on which we will definitely train outdoors. This is due to the hall not being available during the summer holidays. Thursday 20 July Monday, 24 July Thursday 17 August Monday, 21 August We are pleased to announce that we will soon start another round of the Women Only course. With this course, we want to give women the opportunity to engage in self-defence and Krav Maga in a powerful way. In 9 lessons, you will learn to deal with situations that women face a lot, including situations where sexual harassment comes up. You will take this inspiring course together with other driven women under the guidance of our experienced instructors. Together, we will create a safe and friendly environment where everyone can train comfortably. The course will take place from 18 September to 20 November 2023 at our location in Tilburg at Professor Romeinstraat 11a. Classes will always take place on Mondays from 20.15h to 21.15h Curious about what the course has to offer for you? Then sign up now for a free trial lesson on Monday 4 or 11 September. Already sure about your participation? Then don't wait any longer and register here in for the course. course. Want to know more? Then check out the Women Only course page. Once again, we are delighted to organise the annual members' BBQ. We are again looking forward to enjoying good food, refreshing drinks and, of course, good company together! The BBQ is intended for all members aged 16 and above. So regardless of whether you do Krav Maga, FIT or Grappling, you are all welcome! Sign up for the BBQ via contact form. You can register until 9 September. Most of you have seen me during Krav Maga training sessions but for those who don't know me yet, I will introduce myself and tell you how I ended up in this newsletter. To make sure half the newsletter is not just about me, I have written a short piece for now. Of course, I would like to share much more with you about me and what I like to do. That's why I refer you to the longer version which you can here can find. My name is Emma and I am 20 years old. I started Krav Maga with the adults when I was just 16. I came in as someone who had absolutely no passion for sports and was quite insecure. I have since grown tremendously in resilience and self-confidence. Maybe some of you have already noticed but recently I started doing some other things within the gym. I am working on different tasks behind the scenes of Taus Gym in which I also want to become more involved so if you have any great ideas, please let me know! I have also been given other ambitions than just training and doing exams. Namely, I am on my way to teach classes and also do the instructor training. Currently, I am running along during the Kids, Youth and Women Only Krav Maga classes in both Tilburg and Breda. I am also planning to join Meet the Marines again next year. Last year I also participated and I really liked it. If you want to know more about this, please read the blog by about the 24H Meet the Marines Experience and who knows, maybe our team will be joined by you next year. Other than that, of course, I just want to come to classes a lot and the other events that are organised. You will also see me at the upcoming members' BBQ on 23 September. I hope to see you all there too and otherwise I will see you again during classes. To provide you with suitable training clothes, we would like to take a moment to draw your attention to the IKMF uniform. During Krav Maga classes, we wear the uniform so that we can train safely with each other. Since we have a lot of physical contact and perform intensive exercises, it is important that we wear the right clothing for this as well. By wearing the IKMF uniform during classes, we create unity and exude equality. Also, the uniform is made of sturdy material and therefore functional for our training sessions. We see that some members often wear loose-fitting clothing which easily tears or can even be dangerous during training sessions. Therefore, it is essential to wear the right clothing. The black cotton IKMF t-shirts have recently been replenished so if you don't already own the full uniform, we encourage you to purchase it. Feel free to ask us for advice on clothing via contact form. You can find more information on supplies here. Grappling is a dynamic martial art focusing on wrestling, grappling and control on the ground. It provides essential self-defence skills and develops your mental resilience. Besides the fact that these classes broaden your skills in ground fighting, it is also a great work-out. It requires the use of almost all muscle groups in your body and helps you build strength, endurance and flexibility. Curious? View the Grappling page for more information. These training sessions are provided by Marcel. He has years of Grappling experience and is ready to help train at your level. Would you like to join a few classes for free? Then now is your chance to discover what Grappling can do for you. On the following dates, you can join the classes regardless of your membership. 22 July 12 August 19 August 26 August 2 September Need to relax after your workout? Then the Taus Gym lounge is the place for you to unwind. Enjoy a cold drink and delicious snacks to boost your recovery. Drop by soon and experience it for yourself! Do you have plans to take exams after the summer holidays? To make sure you are well prepared and get the most out of your training, we offer pre-tests and special curriculum training. This is the chance to test and improve your skills. Whether you are just starting Krav Maga or have been at it for a while, the curriculum training is designed for anyone who wants to improve their skills. During this training, you will learn step by step the techniques appropriate to your level. Below is the date of the next curriculum training course. Register for this training via contact form. You can register until 17 September. Want to know more? Click here for more information. Date: Sunday 1 October 2023 Time: between 13:00h and 19:00h Contribution: €15 per level Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg Do you master all the techniques of your level but still want to dot the ‘i’? Then the pre-test is definitely for you. The pre-test follows the same structure as the official exams and is therefore the ideal preparation for the exam itself. At the end, you will also receive personal feedback that will help you further in your training. So after the test, you will know if you are ready. Below is the date of the next pre-test. Register via contact form. You can register until 15 October. Want to know more? Click here for more information. Date: Sunday 29 October 2023 Time: between 13:00h and 19:00h Contribution: €15 per level Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg Are you ready for the next level in Krav Maga? To reach the next level, you need to pass an official IKMF exam. Depending on the level, you will have to take the exam locally at our location in Tilburg or nationally in Almere. Sign up here to the exams. Date: Wednesday 29 November 2023 Time: from 19:30 to 22:00 Costs: €45,- Location: Professor Romeinstraat 11a, Tilburg Registration is open until 29 October Date: Saturday, 4 November 2023 Time: to be announced in due course Cost: €45 Location: Almere (exact location will be listed on the IKMF website) Registration is open until 4 October Date: Sunday 5 November 2023 Time: to be announced in due course Cost: €45 Location: Almere (exact location will be listed on the IKMF website) Registration is possible until 5 October Date: Saturday, 4 November 2023 Time: to be announced in due course Cost: €50 Location: Almere (exact location will be listed on the IKMF website) Registration is open until 4 October We understand that many of you have plans to take a break during the holidays. During the summer months, we therefore operate a different timetable so that you can still train in full. During the summer holidays, the gym of 27 July to 9 August closed. The two weeks before and after there will be a modified class schedule. These can be found in the agenda. To make sure you still keep fit and skillful in the summer, everyone from 10 July to 3 September attend all the training sessions we offer. So no matter your membership, you are welcome to try everything out! We wish you a very happy summer holiday and we hope to see you in our classes again soon!
With these high temperatures, it is important to cool down, including in food.
Therefore, in this newsletter, I share my green smoothie recipe, made with frozen spinach and blueberries. The advantage of frozen vegetables and fruits is that they are frozen soon after harvest. As a result, they retain much more of their vitamins and minerals than fresh produce. In addition, it is often cheaper and you can store it for longer. Time to fill the freezer! Supplies: Ingredients: Preparation: Enjoy your meal! Do you also want to get through the summer healthily? Then get in touch via: 0615652702 https://www.gewoondietetiek.nl/ Taus Gym members receive a €30 discount on their first consultation Healthy greeting, Merel Coenders, dieticianOutdoor training courses
New Women Only Krav Maga course
Members' BBQ
During the BBQ, we will leave the toques and bits at home for a while so we can enjoy the summer together. This year's event will take place on Saturday 23 September from 18.00h at our location in Tilburg, at Professor Romeinstraat 11a. The contribution is €20.Introducing: Emma de Wolff
IKMF jersey
Grappling
Taus Gym lounge
Our lounge gives you the opportunity to catch up and share stories with your fellow athletes. You can also use all the books, games and even the TV to watch your favourite series or films, for example. Curriculum training, pre-tests and exams
Curriculum training:
Pre-test:
Exams:
Local examinations: P1, P3 and P5
National exams: P4
Nationwide exams: P2
Nationwide exams: G-levels
Summer holiday schedule
Column dietician Merel Coenders
Recipe green smoothie
The recipe below is suitable for 2 smoothies.
