Disciplinary committee established for a safe sporting environment
The VA has set up a disciplinary committee, organising disciplinary law for combat sports centrally for the first time.
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Combat sports take on dangerous weight cuts
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit (Dutch Combat Sports Authority) wants to reduce unhealthy weight-loss methods in combat sports before they lead to deaths in the Netherlands.
Rules for youth MMA established
From 1 September 2022, young people aged 12 and over can compete in mixed martial arts under an adapted set of rules.
Meet… Hanieh van Vilsteren Kamran
Committee member Hanieh van Vilsteren Kamran talks about her route into martial arts, her gym Tabonon and her work for the Vechtsportautoriteit.
Competing after 1 September? Only with the Keurmerk!
From 1 September, only gyms holding the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit (quality mark) may take part in competitions in the Netherlands.
‘The matchmaker licence was needed, the bar was set too low’
Ellen Bruins, one of the most experienced matchmakers in Dutch combat sports, on why the matchmaker licence was necessary.
‘One federation is above all in the athlete's interest’
VA chairman Herbert Dekkers on why a single combat sports federation serves athletes and gym owners.
VA is looking for members of the Disciplinary Committee
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit is looking for a prosecutor and members for its disciplinary committee and appeals committee.
Doping controls in combat sports well under way
The first doping controls in Dutch combat sports have taken place, with urine samples collected from competitors at several kickboxing events.
Support for gyms working on diversity
Martial arts gyms that want to work on inclusion and diversity can apply for financial support of up to 850 euros through NOC*NSF.
Join the VA Audit Team
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit is looking for independent auditors with professional experience to inspect martial arts events and gyms.
VA board expanded, new member for Supervisory Board
Jan Wirken and Alexander Scholtes have joined the board of the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit; Peter Kwint moves to the Supervisory Board.
VA workshop at Centre for Safe Sport congress: the quality mark as an opportunity
The VA gave a workshop on how a quality mark for sports facilities can contribute to a safe sporting environment.
'The conversation about the future of martial arts is very much alive in the sector'
Julian Huijsse researched support for the current organisational structure of full-contact martial arts in the Netherlands and the possible forms it could take next.
Vacancy: intern (f/m) at the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit (higher professional education/university level)
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit (Dutch Martial Arts Authority) is looking for an intern for a work placement and a research assignment from September 2022 to January/February 2023.
Support for Amsterdam's top martial arts talents: apply now!
The City of Amsterdam offers a support programme for top athletes; three places are available for martial artists, with applications open until the end of May.
Interview with VA chair Dekkers: ‘Safety is a precondition for the future of martial arts’
Five years after the founding of the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit, chair Herbert Dekkers looks back on the sector's turnaround and the shared responsibility for safety.
Hit & Health receives 150th Quality Mark: 'Martial arts is for everyone'
The Hague gym Hit & Health is the 150th martial arts provider to be awarded the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit (Martial Arts Authority Quality Mark).
Match-fixing: do you recognise it?
Match-fixing is a serious threat to sport, including combat sports. Learn to recognise the different forms and know what to do if you are approached.
Coaching: there is more to it than ever
The role of a trainer or coach in martial arts now extends far beyond sport itself, and the Beroepscode NLcoach (NLcoach professional code of conduct) provides guidance.
Survey for martial arts entrepreneurs: make your voice heard!
The Vechtsportautoriteit calls on gym owners, promoters and other sports entrepreneurs to take part in a survey on the social value of commercial sports providers.
Statement in response to disturbances surrounding Glory in Belgium
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit responds to the disturbances surrounding kickboxing event Glory 80 in Belgium, which took place outside its supervision.
Annual Report 2021: the year of the long haul
In the Annual Report 2021, the Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit looks back on a year dominated by the coronavirus crisis, the launch of its quality mark and a congress on the future of combat sports.
First group of experienced trainers passes kickboxing instructor level 3
The first group of experienced trainers has passed the exam of the accelerated level 3 kickboxing instructor course offered by the SKMO.
