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Disciplinary committee learns from its first experiences
The disciplinary committee (tuchtcommissie) for combat sports met for a first evaluation and discussed how to improve its procedures.
Attention to safety: what does that look like in practice?
How the martial arts sector is giving safety at events more attention in practice: risk analyses, a standard safety plan, safety audits and research.
'Ultimately, the athlete's interests must come first'
VA director Farid Gamei discussed the work of the Vechtsportautoriteit, plans for a single martial arts federation, weight cutting and hydration tests in the Fight Inside podcast.
Call from Hoost, Beztati and Overmeer: take part in this study!
Top kickboxers Ernesto Hoost, Tyjani Beztati and Jay Overmeer call on colleagues to take part in an Amsterdam UMC study into mental symptoms, injuries and concussions.
Two years of the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit: steps forward
Two years after the launch of the Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit (martial arts quality mark), the VA takes stock: progress has been made, but improvement remains possible.
An unwise weight cut is as dangerous as it is unnecessary
Losing weight in the run-up to a competition is a common practice in weight-class sports. Some athletes resort to extreme methods to put on weight. Forced weight loss can be very dangerous and lead to serious health complications, up to…
Requirements for youth tournaments tightened from 1 May
Stricter requirements for youth tournaments put the interests and safety of young athletes first.
Victim or witness of transgressive behaviour? There is a listening ear
The VA wants to actively combat transgressive behaviour, such as sexual abuse, intimidation and discrimination. An important tool is the Manual on tackling transgressive behavior in martial arts. It tells you how to deal if you are a…
'What will that single federation mean for the athlete?'
The work of the VA, and in particular the process towards a single combat sports federation, was discussed at length in two combat sports podcasts this week.
VA supports research into the link between injuries and mental health
Amsterdam UMC is to study how often (former) elite kickboxers experience mental health problems and whether these relate to earlier injuries or concussions.
CBD oil, CBN oil and sport: how does that work?
CBD oil and CBN oil are used in sport as recovery aids, but the Dutch anti-doping authority (Dopingautoriteit) advises competitive athletes to avoid all cannabis products.
'Doping poisons combat sports, a change in culture is inevitable'
The Nederlandse Vechtsportautoriteit sees the new Mulier Institute study as confirmation that combat sports must do far more to reduce doping use.
Alderman Mbarki sees a different side of kickboxing and gets acquainted with the VA
Amsterdam sports alderman Sofyan Mbarki visited the Yokoso Dutch Open with a VA delegation and discussed cooperation between the city and the Vechtsportautoriteit.
Free online courses: recognising sexual harassment and other transgressive behaviour
The Centre for Safe Sport (Centrum Veilige Sport) offers free e-learning modules on sexual harassment, match-fixing, bullying, financial integrity and doping.
Gym owners and promoters: make your voice heard!
Gym owners and event promoters can join the Mulier Institute research panel for sports entrepreneurs and help strengthen the sector.
Event safety is everyone's responsibility
Safety at combat sports events is a key focus of the VA in 2023, and fighters and gyms are held responsible for the conduct of the supporters they bring along.
‘It is a crying shame when athletes use outdated methods’
VA board member and ringside doctor Bas Pijnenburg wants weight cutting to be discussed far more openly in combat sport, because methods are being used that have already caused deaths in other countries.
First Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit certifications renewed
The Keurmerk Vechtsportautoriteit (quality mark for martial arts gyms) is valid for two years, so the first group of gyms must now apply for reassessment.
"The time is right for a cohesive, modern martial arts federation"
Interview with organisational lead Jan Willem Landroxing and MMA.
Annual report 2022: new steps
After turbulent and uncertain pandemic years, the sport settled down in 2022, allowing the VA to return to its core task of supervision while developing new activities.
Meet… Lina-Elise Berger
Lina-Elise Berger, lid van de Sportersraad van de Vechtsportautoriteit, vertelt over haar start in het kickboksen en haar werk als vertrouwenspersoon.
Athletes' council supplies the pathfinder with ideas
Jan Willem Landré, appointed to build a single strong combat sports federation, met the VA's athletes' council.
Dashboard 2022: the figures behind the work of the VA
The VA dashboard brings together the key figures on the organisation, its work and the Dutch combat sports sector in 2022.
