Meet… Richard van Asdonck
Richard van Asdonck, member of the Quality and Licences Committee of the Vechtsportautoriteit, introduces himself and his work in martial arts education.
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Statement by the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit (Dutch Martial Arts Authority) on so-called hoodfights
The VA distances itself from illegal organised street fights known as hoodfights and will exclude anyone from the sport who takes part in or assists them.
Protocol for resuming combat sports events from 1 July
From 1 July 2020 combat sports events may be held again, and the VA has drawn up an event protocol setting out the government's strict conditions.
The Hague reopens its doors to combat sports
After a blanket ban on combat sports events in municipal sports halls, The Hague now has clear policy and events are permitted again.
Relief in combat sports: full training and competition allowed again
From 1 July, combat sport athletes may train and compete with full contact again, without having to observe the one-and-a-half metre rule.
"Fighting together for clean combat sports"
The police trade magazine Blauw features the work of the VA in a double interview with Rene Bultstra and Marcel Scholtes.
Protocol for indoor training approved
The protocol allowing combat sports gyms to reopen for indoor training has been approved by the authorities.
Developments in martial arts coronavirus protocols
Overview of the announced steps towards reopening: contact training for young people from 1 June, gyms from 1 July and competitions from 1 September.
Reopening of gyms moved to 1 July: prospects at last
The government has brought the reopening date for gyms forward from 1 September to 1 July, giving martial arts gyms a prospect of survival.
Training in coronavirus times: how it works in practice
Gyms found creative ways to keep training during the coronavirus measures.
VA Annual Report 2019 published
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit has published its 2019 Annual Report, setting out the organisation's activities and results over the past year.
VA joins the Platform for Sports Entrepreneurs (Platform Ondernemende Sportaanbieders)
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit joined the Platform Ondernemende Sportaanbieders in 2020 and ended its membership in December 2024 following the establishment of the NVB.
Vechtsportautoriteit meets sports minister: do not let us suffocate!
The VA took part in virtual consultations with sports minister Martin van Rijn about reopening indoor sports facilities and financial support for martial arts gyms.
Urgent letter from the martial arts and fitness sector
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit and three sports federations have written to the government about the consequences of keeping gyms closed until 1 September.
Cry for help from gyms: let us work on health!
The Vechtsportautoriteit and its allies call on politicians to allow gyms to reopen under strict conditions, warning that closure until 1 September will be fatal for many.
Corona update: more room outdoors, but gyms will have to be patient
From 11 May adults may train outdoors again under strict conditions, while gyms are provisionally not allowed to reopen until 1 September.
Coronavirus situation: small steps towards resumption
The first small steps towards resuming sport, starting with young people and elite athletes.
Protocol for resuming martial arts activities launched
The VA has developed a protocol, together with gym owners and in consultation with NOC*NSF, for the gradual resumption of martial arts activities.
Towards a Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit (quality mark for martial arts gyms)
VA manager Farid Gamei explains the idea behind the quality mark for martial arts gyms, how practical knowledge guided its design, and how it will be implemented.
Stronger together: support your gym!
Gyms are under pressure due to the coronavirus pandemic; the VA supports a campaign calling on members to keep supporting their gym.
1 year of Fightpassport: from chaos to clarity
Just over a year ago, the digital Fightpassport was introduced. The time of a handful of paper competition booklets and a lack of overview is definitely over. The martial arts sector does not have the traditional Dutch association…
Gym excluded after breaching coronavirus measures
The VA has excluded a gym from taking part in martial arts events for three months following a clear breach of the coronavirus measures.
A united front to enforce respect for officials
The VA wants to form a united front with federations and promoters to enforce respect for referees, judges and other officials at combat sport events.
VA suspends official: six months, ten weeks unconditional
Following a disciplinary hearing, the VA has suspended an official for six months, ten weeks of which are unconditional, for an incident at an event in Capelle aan den IJssel.
