Stichting De Getrainde Vuisten
Welcome to Stichting De Getrainde Vuisten, founded on January 12, 2024, in response to requests from our students, instructors, and social organizations. Our foundation offers free targeted training, clinics, and workshops for all athletes, with special attention to vulnerable groups. This initiative is driven by the vision of a Social and Vital The Hague.
Stichting De Getrainde Vuisten
Resilience and self-defense
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:
DE GETRAINDE VUISTEN
Activiteitenoverzicht Zomer / Najaar 2026
ZEEHELDENFESTIVAL
Datum: Zaterdag 11 juli 2026
Tijd: 12:00 – 17:00 uur
Locatie: Prins Hendrikplein
Aanwezig: John, Alexander, Cynthia, Frank
Contactpersoon: Robin (WSDH)
OPENJEHART & MANTELKRING – ZOMER 3-DAAGSE
Datum: Zaterdag 25 juli 2026
Tijd: 10:00 – 11:30 uur
Locatie: The Grey Space in the Middle, Paviljoensgracht 20-24, Den Haag
Aanwezig: Alexander, John, Miguel
Bijzonderheden: Robin (WSDH), Miguel verzorgt camerawerk
CHINESE SENIOREN
Datum: Vrijdag 31 juli 2026
Tijd: 10:30 – 12:30 uur
Locatie: Lucaskerk, Om en Bij 2, 2512 XK Den Haag
Aanwezig: Alexander
Nog gezocht: Extra begeleiders / vrijwilligers
SAMENWERKING MET ACHTERBAN WERKT
Datum: Zaterdag 12 september 2026
Tijd: 13:00 – 16:00 uur
Locatie: Haagse Hout Seniorenflat, Pax Christikerk, Het Kleine Loo
Aanwezig: Alexander, Miguel
Nog gezocht: Extra begeleiders / vrijwilligers
Samen werken aan weerbaarheid, veiligheid en verbinding in Den Haag
Stichting De Getrainde Vuisten – Vrijwilligers, trainers en partners zetten zich in voor een veiligere
en sterkere samenleving voor senioren en andere kwetsbare doelgroepen.
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!
Who are we?
De Getrainde Vuisten is a sports association focused on self-defense and martial arts for all ages. We believe in respect, discipline and a safe learning environment.
Self-confidence & Resilience
We help you with self-confidence
movements for health and balance
attention and repetition of techniques
safe sports environment
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Our Mission
“Our Foundation promotes self-reliance for target groups with the underlying social interest of strengthening social cohesion and solidarity.
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the people
Meet our board
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