Winter is in full swing at Taus Gym!

We start the new year full of opportunities and new adventures! This year is a chance to enjoy learning, improving yourself and making your dreams come true. Discipline helps you persevere; with every step you take, you get closer to your goals. Let's make this a year of growth, discovery and positive change together.

During the dark days of the season, we have some great bright spots in the planning again such as the Civil Instructor Course - Parts 2 and 3, a new round of the Women Only Krav Maga course and more special training sessions for the winter season.

Curious about what's to come? Then read on quickly.

For our youth members, we are planning a brand new event namely: Krav Maga survival camp!

For a weekend, we go in-depth with Krav Maga and train in very different circumstances. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to take your self-defence skills to the next level.

What can you expect?

• Advanced Krav Maga training courses: High-level techniques and more challenge.
• Team building & fun: Learning and working together.
• Survival skills: Practical skills in nature.
• Accommodation in tents: For the real feeling of camping!

When & where?
The weekend will last from Saturday 12:00 to Sunday 12:00 and will take place at a fantastic location between Breda and Tilburg. The exact date depends on interest, so let us know soon!

Interested?
Here's your chance! Leave us via contact form let us know if you want to participate. The more responses we get, the more likely this event will go ahead!

After last year's successful first edition, FIT champions returns again at Taus Gym with a brand new programme!

Everyone from 14 years old is welcome to participate in FIT Champions and of course parents are also welcome to join in. The event will take place at our main location in Tilburg at Prof. Romeinstraat 11A and the fee is €15 per participant.

Highlight Sunday 13 April 2025 in your diary and don't miss this day! You can register via contact form.

Hope to see you then!

Women Only: Empowerment Workshop

At Taus Gym, we are seeing a wonderful growth in the number of women joining us, and we are extremely proud of that. To celebrate this success together, we want to organise a unique workout for all female members!

The focus:
In this training, we focus on situations women may face in everyday life. Together with other powerful ladies, you will work on your resilience and self-confidence in a challenging environment. This session is a perfect opportunity to work on physical and mental resilience in a fun and realistic way.

Training details:

• Date: n.t.b.
• Trainer: none other than IKMF Stay Away Director Louise Pross is hosting this training!
• Cost: €15

For whom.
This training is open to all female members aged 14 and above.

Location and time
The location and time will be announced in due course!

Are you interested? Then sign up via our contact form. With enough enthusiasm, we can start organising this inspiring training course!

We are looking forward to a fun evening with plenty of fun and where you also learn valuable skills. See you soon!

Night Against Sexual Violence

Sexual violence is a serious reality that comes in many different forms, from unwanted behaviour and harassment to (physical) abuse. Globally, 1 in 3 women experience some form of sexual violence.

On the night of 17 on 18 May 2025 Plan International is organising the Night Against Sexual Violence for the third time.

During this national event, 20 kilometres will be run across Rotterdam to draw attention to the impact of street harassment and sexual violence.

With the motto ‘Everyone deserves to walk down the street safely’, we strive for a world where everyone feels respected, safe and heard.

We invite everyone to walk together and contribute to positive change in our society.

The minimum age for participation is 16 years. Are you under 18? Then you need permission from your parents/carers and a participant over 18 years old must accompany you.

Sign up by sending an e-mail to Louise (stayaway@ikmf.nl). She is the coordinator of the women's division in the Netherlands and leads the team that will participate from IKMF.

CIC at Taus Gym

Parts 2 and 3 will also take place at Taus Gym and these last two parts will see participants go even deeper into the Krav Maga curriculum to eventually qualify as full-fledged Krav Maga instructors.

We are super proud of Emma which, after a successfully completed first part, is also going to pop again in parts 2 and 3.

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

• CIC part 2:          Friday 31 Jan to Sunday 9 Feb 2025
• CIC part 3:          Thursday 13 Mar to Saturday 15 Mar 2025

During the CIC, the class schedule will change a little on weekends. Saturday and Sunday morning classes will be moved to 5.30pm in the same order. Therefore, please keep the agenda carefully so there are no surprises.

Holiday schedule 

This season too, we will have to deal with a number of holiday periods and holidays. The Carnival and May holidays are coming up and during this period we will have a different schedule than usual. So keep a close eye on the agenda in order to avoid 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

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

The course itself will take place from 20 January to 24 March 2025. Participation is possible from the age of 14.

Are you or know someone who would like to participate? Then sign up here in for the course.

Want more information? Then take a look at the Women Only course page.

Exams

Do you want to take the next step in Krav Maga? To reach the next level, you need to take an official IKMF exam. The location of the exam will depend on your level and can be found below.

Sign up here to the exams.

To apply for the exam, you need to be registered with the IKMF association. At the IKMF website find more information on this.

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 2 February 2025 To register.

Pre-test

Want to sharpen your techniques and be optimally prepared for your next exam? The Pre-test is here especially for you!

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

Why participate?
✔️ Structure of the official exam: Practice in a realistic setting.
✔️ Personal feedback: At the end of the Pre-test, you will receive valuable tips and advice to take your training to the next level.
✔️ Check if you are ready: Find out if you are fully prepared for the real exam.

Exams

Do you want to advance to the next level in Krav Maga? Here's your chance! To reach a higher level, you will take an official IKMF exam. The location of the exam depends on your level and can be found below.

Want to know more about exams? Then also visit our exam page and also indicate to your instructor in good time that you are interested in participating.

Important:
To participate in the exam, you must be registered with the IKMF federation. You can find all the information on the official IKMF website.

Prepare, sign up and show what you can do!

COLUMN DIETICIAN MEREL COENDERS

Pumpkin soup

When it gets colder outside, it is nice to have a nice warming recipe on hand. This pumpkin soup is tasty, easy and nutritious. The lima beans provide extra protein and make the soup filling.

Supplies:
 Hand blender

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

Preparation:
 Cut the leeks into rings. Wash well to remove any soil.
 Halve the pumpkin and remove the seeds and stringy inside with a spoon. Leave the skin on. Cut the pumpkin into coarse pieces.
 Heat olive oil in a soup pan and fry the curry for 30 seconds over medium-high heat. Then add the diced leeks and pumpkin and fry for 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
 Drain the lima beans and rinse under running water. Fry these for another 1 minute with the leeks and squash.
 Add the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Check if the squash is cooked by pricking it with a fork.
 Puree the soup with a hand blender.
 Add the coconut milk and stir again.

Enjoy your meal!

Wondering how you can get through the winter healthily? As a dietician, I am happy to look at it with you.

Contact via:

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

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

Healthy greeting,

Merel Coenders, dietician

Thank you for reading the newsletter! We are starting a new sporting year together and hope to see each other soon at one of our training sessions. Do you have any comments or questions? Be sure to let us know!

Until the next edition.

With sporting greetings,

Team Taus Gym