Welcome
The Dutch Combat Sports Authority (Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit, or VA) is the 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 consists of a supervisory board, a board, a bureau, a disciplinary committee, and advisory committees that include, among others, experienced fighters, trainers, gym owners, officials, ring doctors and local government specialists. Do you want to stay informed about our work? Sign up now for our free monthly newsletter.
The VA is an associated member of NOC*NSF and a member of the Platform for Enterprising Sports Providers.
Covenant partners
The VA signs a covenant with all organizations in kickboxing, Thai boxing and MMA in the Netherlands.
Fightpassport
The Fightpassport is the uniform digital competition booklet for kickboxing, Thai boxing and MMA in the Netherlands.
Quality mark
Dutch combat sports schools are allowed to participate in competitions in the Netherlands if they prove they meet the required standard.
Dutch Combat Sports Federation officially admitted to NOC*NSF
The general membership meeting of NOC*NSF agreed Monday night to the accession of the Dutch Combat Sports Association (Nederlandse Vechtsportbond, NVB). This makes the organization
Glory suspends Ben Saddik after tumult in ring
Kickboxing promotion Glory has handed Jamal Ben Saddik a six-month suspension for his role in the unrest that ensued after Rico Verhoeven and Nabil Khachab’s
Incident Glory under investigation
The VA has taken note of the incident that occurred after the Verhoeven – Khachab match during Glory Grand Prix Arnhem. The events are currently
Dutch Combat Sports Federation officially admitted to NOC*NSF
The general membership meeting of NOC*NSF agreed Monday night to the accession of the Dutch Combat Sports Association (Nederlandse Vechtsportbond, NVB). This makes the organization
Glory suspends Ben Saddik after tumult in ring
Kickboxing promotion Glory has handed Jamal Ben Saddik a six-month suspension for his role in the unrest that ensued after Rico Verhoeven and Nabil Khachab’s
Incident Glory under investigation
The VA has taken note of the incident that occurred after the Verhoeven – Khachab match during Glory Grand Prix Arnhem. The events are currently
