Summer has begun and we are heading into the season full of sunshine, energy and fun!

In this edition, we take a quick look back at all the events and achievements we have made in the past period.

We will also keep you updated again on what the coming period will look like. The following things are planned again: the outdoor training sessions, Women Only Krav Maga course and the exams and their preparations.

Spring retrospective

We look back at last season with great pleasure and pride. We learnt a lot about first aid and safety during the first aid course and for the first time, kids and youngsters went up for the national exam.

We also raised nice amounts for charity during the Night Against Sexual Violence and FIT Champions.

Below is a recap of these top performances!

Outdoor training courses

With the temperatures rising, it's time again to exercise outside! This summer, classes will take place outside so we can exercise together in the fresh outdoors.

In both Tilburg and Breda, there will be until 30 September 2024 be the opportunity to train outdoors. Whether outdoor training takes place depends on the weather and the topic we are covering.

Please note that there will always be the option to train outside. Therefore, please bring your indoor and outdoor trainers to classes in the coming period.

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

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

Please note! No changing room and toilets will also be available on these dates.

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 almost upon us! This also means that there will be a holiday schedule and the class schedule will look a little different.

The holiday schedule can be found in our agenda so make sure you check these in advance so you can plan your workouts properly.

From 22 July to 4 August we are closed and there is no class. In all other weeks of the holidays, there is a modified schedule.

During the weeks when there is a modified schedule, you may participate in all the training sessions we offer. The youngsters may even join all adult workouts!

Summer holidays: 6 July to 18 August 2024

Women Only Krav Maga course

Your own safety and that of your loved ones is the highest priority as a mother. The Women Only Krav Maga course covers situations where that safety is not always guaranteed and how best to deal with them.

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.

Over 9 lessons, we will work together to increase your resilience and teach you valuable skills for everyday life.

Exams

The next exams are scheduled in 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.

Curriculum training

Want to train your level's Krav Maga techniques? Then our curriculum training is for you!

The curriculum is a list of all the techniques belonging to a particular level. During the curriculum training, you can go through the techniques for your level and get additional training. This training is ideal if you are preparing for exams.

Want to know more? Click here for additional information.

Alongside is the date of our next curriculum training. Register via contact form. You have until 1 September 2024 To register.

Pre-test

The pre-test is the perfect opportunity to see if you are ready for the exams. During this training, you will show what you know and can do in terms of Krav Maga.

The pre-test follows the same format as the official IKMF exam, making it an important part of your preparation. Afterwards, you will receive feedback that will help you in your further training towards the exam.

You can register for the pre-test via contact form. Please note! The registration deadline is 31 August 2024.

Want to know more? Click here for all the details.

Exams

Are you ready to reach the next level in Krav Maga? To advance to the next level, you must pass an official IKMF exam. The exam will test your skills and knowledge intensively to see where you stand in Krav Maga.

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

It is mandatory to be registered with the IKMF union to take the exam. More information can be found on the IKMF website.

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