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Do you want to improve your body condition and strength? Then Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) or Thai boxing is an ideal sport. It is important that you can exercise at a good martial arts gym. Warrior Code has therefore collected all the gyms with a quality mark. With our 'martial arts gym finder' you can find the safest and best martial arts gyms in your area!

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What is the Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur?

Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur makes it possible for children and young people who do not have enough money at home to participate in kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) or, for example, dance or music lessons. The Jeugdfonds pays the tuition and materials.

What is Warrior Code?

Warrior Code wants to show everyone how good martial arts is for the body. We want to connect the martial arts world. In the Netherlands and beyond. That's why we created warriorcode.com.

At Warrior Code you can find reliable martial arts gym and stay up-to-date with the latest martial arts news. You will also find out which activities are organized and when. Don't forget to take a look at our videos.

Warrior Talk and Op De Bank

Have you seen "Warrior Talk" yet? This popular martial arts talk show is presented by Remy Bonjasky. He is a three-time K-1 world kickboxing champion. Remy Bonjasky can also be heard in 'Remy & Marinho op de bank'. In it, Remy and Marinho discuss the latest news from the martial arts world.

Sign up at Warrior Code

Are you already a "Warrior" or just curious? Then sign up for a free account on Warrior Code. You will then always stay up to date with the latest news. On Warrior Code you can also connect with other Warriors.

Do you want to start with martial arts?

What martial arts are there?

In the Netherlands, more than 500,000 people practice martial arts. Warrior Code is about these martial arts: kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Thai boxing..

What are the benefits of martial arts?

If you do it the right way, then a martial art has tremendous benefits. Research has been done on this.

What do you need for martial arts?

It starts with good lessons. From an experienced trainer who is knowledgeable about martial arts. You learn to defend yourself against punches and kicks. When you start, these punches and kicks are never hard. And not to the head. The trainer first makes sure you learn the technique. That you can stand relaxed and that you get in good shape.

Looking for a gym?

Want to first see if a martial art suits you? Then take a trial lesson in kickboxing, MMA or Thai boxing. First, choose your sport with the 'martial arts gym finder'. You will then find reliable gyms in your area.

Have you found the martial arts gym that suits you? On the website of this gym, you can sign up for a trial class. How can you prepare for such a first lesson and what should you bring?

Not enough money to practice a martial art?

The Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur pays the gym and materials if there is not enough money for children up to the age of 18.

Safe sports: why a quality mark?

The 'martial arts gym locator' lists gyms with a quality mark from the Dutch Martial Arts Authority (VA). Gyms with this quality mark have to follow certain rules. For example, they have to provide expert trainers and good equipment.

Together with employees of the Dutch municipalities, gym owners have come up with the quality mark of the Dutch Martial Arts Authority. So that you can immediately see what the safest and best martial arts gyms are. The Ministry of VWS and NOC*NSF Centrum Veilige Sport support the hallmark. Many Dutch sports organizations for kickboxing, Thai boxing or MMA also support this quality mark.

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