We are making another fresh start and heading into the summer season full of sunshine, energy and fun!

In this newsletter, we take a quick look back at all the events and achievements we made last period.

We also bring you all the news of upcoming period again including the outdoor training sessions, members BBQ, Meet The Marines try-out and more. Read on quickly!

Spring retrospective

Last period saw many (new) events where we had many great memories and experiences.

Below is a summary of these unique moments.

Meet The Marines tryout

Unity, strength and dedication. The corps values of the Marine Corps and the core values during the 24H Marines Experience. During this event, you will go on a 24-hour run. With your team, you will carry out missions and be challenged physically and mentally.

This year, we are organising a special training inspired by this event. During this Meet The Marines try-out, you will rise to the challenge.

Together with your team, you will perform groundbreaking activities and overcome the obstacles you will encounter.

The Meet The Marines try-out is accessible and feasible for all members of Taus Gym. You will therefore follow this training only with members of Taus Gym as a team for a period of +/- 4 hours.

The focus is on team building, gaining new experiences and stepping outside your comfort zone.

Would you like to participate? Sign up now via contact form!

Special Women Only training

We see more and more women joining Taus Gym over the years and are extremely proud of all the women who work out with us. We would like to celebrate this with a special workout for all our female members!

During this training, you will cover techniques and scenarios tailored to situations women often experience in a unique environment. With a motivating and supportive group of women, we aim to highlight your strength and perseverance.

This training will be provided by IKMF Stay Away director Louise Pross.

The date of this training and further details will follow later. You can already express your interest via contact form.

All ladies from Taus Gym are welcome to join this workout, even if you only take the FIT or Grappling classes.

Members' BBQ

The annual members' BBQ is back on the schedule! During this event, we leave all our sports equipment at home for a while and get together to have a drink and a bite to eat.

This year's members' BBQ will take place at Saturday 7 September 2024 on Professsor Romeinstraat 11a in Tilburg.

The contribution is €20 from 6pm (for food + drinks). If you come from 20.00h, the contribution is €10 (drinks only).

Everyone from 16 years old is welcome to come.

Sign up for the BBQ via contact form. You can register up to 7 August 2024 register so be there in time!

Questionnaire

As a gym, we like to keep developing and we do make adjustments and changes from time to time where necessary. We are very curious about how you experience Taus Gym and if you have any uncertainties or suggestions.

We have prepared a questionnaire to see if there are certain things that could be improved, in particular the class schedule. Your input will be of immense value for this. Indeed, the outcome may determine changes to the roster. It is therefore important that all members fill it in.

Outdoor training courses

Now that the days are getting warmer, it's also time to enjoy some outdoor training again. In the coming period, a number of outdoor training sessions are scheduled so that we can exercise together in the fresh air!

In both Tilburg and Breda, there will be until 30 September 2024 be the option to train outside. Whether a training session will take place outside depends on the weather and that week's theme.

So during this period, it is important to bring your indoor and outdoor sports shoes to classes.

In Breda, the gym is closed during the summer holidays and outdoor training sessions will take place on a number of dates.

Please note that changing rooms and toilets will not be available then either.

On the dates opposite, there are outdoor training sessions in Breda.

Change in membership fees

As a socially engaged gym, we strive to make training accessible to the widest possible audience. We do this because we believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate in high-quality resilience and fitness training in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Despite this, we cannot escape the fact that we also face 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 only applies 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 fee.

Would you like to change your membership or have a question? Let us know via contact form.

We would like everyone to have the opportunity to play sports with us. We are therefore working hard to join municipal initiatives that can provide support for anyone who is struggling financially.

Want to know more about this? Then check out this page.

Holiday schedule 

The summer holidays are upon us again and that means the class schedule will look different for a while.

From 22 July to 4 August we are closed, which means there will be no classes then. In the remaining weeks there is a modified schedule. Please check the agenda so you can plan your workouts properly.

During the weeks when there is a modified schedule, you are welcome to participate in all the training sessions we offer (regardless of your membership)!

Summer holidays: 6 July to 18 August 2024

Women Only Krav Maga course

Women often face aggression and violence in a different way. One example is (sexual) harassment. The Women Only Krav Maga course therefore focuses on situations specifically faced by women.

This course is part of the IKMF's Stay Away programme and is provided by IKMF Stay Away director Louise Pross.

The course itself will take place at Monday from 16 September to 18 November 2024.

Want to sign up for the course already? That too can be done via registration form.

Exams

Do you have plans to go for exams in the autumn? The road to the exam requires a lot of training and preparation. Below you will find all the information and events that will help you in your training towards the exam.

Pre-test

The pre-test is the ideal training to see if you are ready for the exams. This training follows the same structure as the official IKMF exam and before that you know all the techniques of the level you want to go for.

At the end, you will also receive feedback that will help you in your further training. So after the pre-test, you will know whether you are completely ready for the exam.

You can register for the pre-test via contact form. Note! 15 September 2024 is the registration deadline.

Want to know more? Click here vear more information.

Exams

Do you want to reach the next level within Krav Maga? To reach the next level, you take an official IKMF exam. During the exam, your skills and knowledge are intensively tested to see where your skills stand in Krav Maga.

Depending on your level, you will take the exam locally at our location in Tilburg or nationwide in Almere.

It is a requirement to be registered with the IKMF association if you want to take the exam. At the IKMF website find more information on this.

You can register for the exams via contact form.

Together we stand strong against cancer

Support me in the fight against cancer.

Hello fellow athletes, I am Michael Rademaker a member from the very beginning. Thanks to Taus Gym, I am living a healthy and active life. Where before I struggled to go to the gym, I go to Taus Gym with great pleasure and motivation.

I now want to harness this developed energy and strength for a good cause that affects me personally. On 1 September, I will take part in Swim & Dance to Fight Cancer.

For me, this participation has a deeply personal meaning. The loss of my aunt to cancer and the diagnosis of my mother, who was fortunately successfully treated, makes this a current theme in my life. These experiences have strengthened my resolve to help others in their fight against this disease.

By participating in Swim & Dance to Fight Cancer, I not only want to do my bit to raise funds for cancer research, but also inspire others to get moving and fight for their health.

Together, we can ensure that more people get the chance of successful treatment.

Support me and my mission through my personal action page on Fight Cancer:

Together, we can make a difference.

COLUMN DIETICIAN MEREL COENDERS

Healthy mouth

I recently joined Tandartspraktijk Mondhuys in Oosterhout as a dietician. Here, I get to work advising people on nutrition and a healthy mouth. Their vision: prevention is better than repair. Brushing well is important in this, but so is eating well.

So for the next while, I'm looking into nutrition and oral health.

Good oral health prevents bad breath, cavities, tooth decay and gum problems. It also ensures that you can maintain your teeth as you age.

Tooth loss affects food choice and quality of life.

Because a healthy mouth is important for everyone, in this newsletter I share some practical tips that can help protect tooth enamel and prevent cavities.

Want to know more about healthy choices for you and your mouth? Then get in touch via:

06 11263154 

info@gewoondietetiek.nl

https://www.gewoondietetiek.nl/

Thank you for reading the newsletter! We wish you a happy summer holiday and hope to see you again soon at one of our training sessions. Do you have any comments or questions? Please let us know!

Until the next edition.

With sporting greetings,

Team Taus Gym