Combat sports icon Bonjasky delivers Sportieve Troonrede 2026: ‘Give young people room’
Kickboxer Remy Bonjasky delivered the Sportieve Troonrede 2026 on Prinsjesdag and called for investment in places where young people can play sport.
Regulator kickboxing · Thai boxing · MMA
Welcome to the Dutch Combat Sports Authority
The Dutch Combat Sports Authority (Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit, or VA) is the independent regulator for kickboxing, Thai boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) in the Netherlands. We work in collaboration with combat sports organizations and governments.
The VA is supported by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport and is an associated member of NOC*NSF.
News
All news →Combat Sports Authority and NVB clarify agreements
The VA and the NVB have clarified the division of tasks between the regulator and the sports federation, as an addition to their existing covenant.
Research into the use of martial arts in trauma, both for prevention and treatment
Researchers examined the role martial arts training can play in preventing and processing trauma, and recommend bringing the various applications together.
VA in talks with Minister Sterk about brain injury in sport
At the invitation of the Minister for Sport, VA director Farid Gamei discussed brain injury in sport with the minister and other federations.
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Every announced kickboxing, muaythai and MMA event in the Netherlands.
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