Stichting De Getrainde Vuisten

Cynthia - self-defense instructor (kickboxing) (trainer for women's group)

John - self-defense instructor (taekwondo, Bujinkan Biran, basic jiu-jitsu)

Alexander - self-defense instructor (aikido, basic jiu-jitsu)

Goals for 2026:

Expand the offering of free self-defense lessons in the districts of The Hague.

Increase volunteer support for the foundation.

Upcoming events:

Stichting De Getrainde Vuisten instructors will teach on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 (Open Your Heart and Care Circle Summer 3-Day Event).

Open Your Heart and Mantelkring annual Summer 3-Day Event, on July 23, 24, and 25.

Current team as of fall 2025:

John - instructor self defence (background: taekwondo, bujinkan brian, jiu jitsu)

Alexander - instructor self defence (background: aikido, jiu jitsu)

Frank - instructor self defence (background: boxing, Parkinson boxing, jiu jitsu)

Goals:

Realize a weekly offering of training sessions.

In 2016 sensei Willem de Bles started offering free self-defense lessons. At the time he did so at the Mariahoeve community center in The Hague. Willem holds 2nd dan jiu jitsu. He is also an expert in the Chinese kung fu style Pak Mee Pai, taught by Kong Mien Ho. In 2024 the foundation 'De Getrainde Vuisten' was officially established. Alongside sensei De Bles, John van Maanen, Ruud Groot and Alex Eerhart joined the board. We focus on togetherness, community spirit, seniors, individuals working their way out of social isolation, people in vulnerable circumstances, and marginalized groups. In the fall of 2025 sensei De Bles decided to fully focus on pak mee pai and other things in life, and left the board. We thank him for everything he taught us. It remains an important foundation for our further development. And we love to develop that together with you!