New martial arts federation: "You get further when you join forces"
Jan Willem Landré hopes to present the board of the new Dutch martial arts federation for kickboxing, muaythai and MMA in Rotterdam on 30 November.
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Want to become a champion? Learn to cook!
Nutrition expert Samefko Ludidi explains why learning to cook is one of the best investments an athlete can make.
Promoting martial arts and inspiring children: become a Sports Hero at School!
Sporthelden op School (Sports Heroes at School) invites top martial arts athletes to give paid clinics at primary and secondary schools.
Appeal to politicians: Sport does not happen by itself!
In the run-up to the Dutch general election, the sports sector, including NOC*NSF and POS, calls on political parties to invest more in sport; the VA supports this appeal.
Presentation to police on safe combat sports events
The VA shared knowledge about organising safe combat sports events at an events meeting of the police unit for the The Hague region.
Incident in Westervoort under investigation
The VA is investigating incidents that took place during a combat sports event in Westervoort on 7 October.
Board members wanted for the Nederlandse Vechtsportbond (Dutch Martial Arts Federation) in formation
The Nederlandse Vechtsportbond (Dutch Martial Arts Federation) is being set up for kickboxing, Thai boxing and MMA, and is looking for board members.
Intermittent Fasting
Nutritionist Dr Samefko Ludidi explains what intermittent fasting is, what it does to the body and how combat sports athletes can apply it safely.
Meet… Dyantha Muller
From early October, Dyantha Muller will join the VA office for a year to support the organisation across all its activities.
VA endorses the Dutch national standard for event healthcare (Veldnorm Evenementenzorg)
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit endorses the standards of the Veldnorm Evenementenzorg, the Dutch national standard for healthcare at events.
Meet… Hesron Emanuel
Hesron Emanuel, law student and kickboxer, joins the VA office to work on legal binding within combat sports during his final internship.
Bonjasky and Holzken support the establishment of a single federation
VA director Farid Gamei, Remy Bonjasky and Nieky Holzken discuss the establishment of one single martial arts federation in the Netherlands.
Better insured together in martial arts
A single strong martial arts federation makes it possible to arrange collective insurance for athletes, officials, ring doctors and gyms.
One federation: what does it mean for you?
A new single federation for kickboxing, Thai boxing and MMA is being set up: what it means for athletes, gym owners, promoters and officials.
Meet… Dr Samefko Ludidi
Nutrition expert Dr Samefko Ludidi, who works with top athletes such as Jarno Errens and Ilias Ennahachi, will contribute to the VA website and monthly newsletter.
WFCA terminates the covenant: consequences for promoters and matchmakers
Martial arts organisation WFCA has terminated its covenant with the VA with immediate effect, which has direct consequences for promoters and matchmakers holding a WFCA licence.
VA no longer works with WFCA
WFCA has terminated its covenant with the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit; the other nine covenant partners are continuing.
Vacancy: assignment project officer Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit is looking for a project officer (freelance assignment) to support its office for one year from 1 September 2023.
No accurate fight record? It could cost you your Keurmerk!
Gyms must report their fighters' correct records; failing to do so can lead to withdrawal of the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit.
Audit team shares experiences and looks ahead
The members of the VA Audit Team met on Saturday to share their experiences from nearly fifty event and gym visits, and to look at how the audit process can be improved.
Presentation for sports physicians on medical examinations for part of the competitive fighters
The VA presented its plan for a biennial medical examination for top-level fighters and veterans to more than thirty sports physicians.
VA presentation at Haaglanden Safety Region: working together for safe combat sports events
VA director Farid Gamei presented the tools available to municipalities in the Haaglanden Safety Region for ensuring safe combat sports events.
Rob van Bokhoven joins the VA Supervisory Board
Rob van Bokhoven joins the Supervisory Board of the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit (Dutch Martial Arts Authority) as of 1 July 2023.
‘Safety research must contribute to further professionalisation’
Integral Safety and Security Management student Nathalie Schoemaker is conducting extensive research into safety at combat sports events in the Netherlands.
