Meet… Wout Traas
Committee member Wout Traas, former gym owner and now lifestyle coach, explains his involvement in the Quality & Licences committee of the Vechtsportautoriteit.
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Certification scheme for martial arts gyms aims to keep out 'cowboys'
Journalistic platform Sport & Strategie highlights the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit and its purpose for the sector and municipalities.
The Netherlands in lockdown: what this means for combat sports
The announced lockdown means all gyms must close for five weeks.
From now on a single set of rules for mixed martial arts in the Netherlands
All Dutch combat sports federations and promotions will apply the same set of mixed martial arts rules, laid down in the new Convenant 2021 (Covenant 2021).
Elite sport locations for martial arts: the current situation
Explanation of how martial arts came to be included in the Dutch elite sport location policy during the coronavirus measures, and which rules apply.
Agreement on structural doping controls in combat sports
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit and the Doping Authority (Dopingautoriteit) have agreed to introduce structural doping controls in kickboxing, Thai boxing and MMA.
Profile of the VA: impact on combat sports and municipalities
Allesoversport.nl published an extensive profile of the Dutch Combat Sports Authority, covering event supervision and the quality mark for gyms.
Meet… Soeresh Bhatoe
Committee member Soeresh Bhatoe is a ringside doctor and focuses on preventing and limiting damage to health.
RTL Editie NL on punches and kicks to the head in children
Children under eighteen may no longer be punched or kicked in the head during kickboxing, Thai boxing and MMA bouts, but other combat sports still allow it.
Temporary tightening of coronavirus measures not extended
From 19 November, group training sessions are permitted again in the martial arts sector because the temporary tightening of the coronavirus measures has not been extended.
NRC: A ban on punches and kicks to the head, these combat sports dare to do it
Dutch newspaper NRC reported on brain damage in sport and on how the Combat Sports Authority banned kicks and punches to the head for young athletes, the only Dutch sports organisation to take such a step.
Clarification on youth sparring bouts under the current protocol
No official competitions are permitted, but youth may take part in sparring bouts within their own gym with members of that same gym.
VA in talks with minister: sport helps maintain physical resistance
In a meeting with the Minister for Sport on 26 October, the VA argued for keeping sports facilities open as long as possible during the corona measures.
New coronavirus measures: consequences for combat sports
New government coronavirus measures taking effect on 14 October 2020 at 22:00 for four weeks also affect combat sports training and competitions.
Vacancy: intern (f/m) Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit (higher professional education/university)
Closed vacancy for an intern at the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit to support the implementation and monitoring of the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit.
New measures against coronavirus also affect combat sports
The government has announced new coronavirus measures that also affect combat sports, with no spectators permitted at sports events for the time being.
Campaign: Do you stay silent or do you speak up?
One in eight athletes experiences sexual harassment, abuse or other unacceptable behaviour; the campaign 'Do you stay silent or do you speak up?' encourages people to break the silence.
VA activities in figures: view our dashboard!
A dashboard summarises what the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit has done since its start in 2017.
Quality mark explained in a short animation
A short animation explains what the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit is and what it offers gyms, municipalities, athletes and parents.
Amsterdam to support young top talents in combat sports
The City of Amsterdam will offer selected young combat sports talents access to the city's existing elite sport facilities and support.
Science on head impact in young athletes brought together
Researchers collected the available scientific knowledge on the effects of head impact in children and young people.
Meet… Fabrice Deters
Fabrice Deters, editor-in-chief of Veronica Fight, explains why he contributes his media expertise to the Communications Committee of the Vechtsportautoriteit.
Meet… Raimond Honig
Raimond Honig, member of the Vechtsportautoriteit Communications Committee, on his work and his 38 years in combat sports.
Advice on training head techniques with minors
The Vechtsportautoriteit has drawn up advice on practising techniques to the head during training with athletes under 18.
