Vivas Gym

Summer schedule update! 🥊

From July 7th to August 8th, we’ll be running a reduced summer schedule.

Note: unlike previous years, we’re not closing completely, so you can still train throughout the summer. There will be fewer classes than usual, but enough to stay active 🔥

During the summer schedule, Muay Thai members are also welcome to join the FIT classes.

✅ Make sure to check the adjusted schedule on vivasgym.nl

Hope to see you too in the gym this summer 💪🏼

Good news! You can now order official Vivas Gym hoodies and t-shirts through our webshop!

They’re comfortable, practical, and feature the Vivas gym logo. Perfect for training days, rest days, or just showing a bit of pride in where you train 🔥

Available in kids, women’s and men’s sizes.

➡️ You’ll find everything at vivasgym.nl, check it out now!

Tomorrow is Khan exam day!
A big moment for many of our students, but what exactly are Khan exams?

Let’s break it down 👇🏼

In Muay Thai, the Khan system is how we recognise your growth and dedication. Think of it like belts in other martial arts. We have levels, from Khan 1 (beginner) to Khan 10 (advanced). Each level reflects progress in four key areas:

🥊 Technique – Can you execute strikes, blocks, footwork, and combos with control and intention?
💪🏼 Conditioning – Are you building the strength, balance, and stamina Muay Thai demands?
🧠 Understanding – Do you know why you're doing what you’re doing? Can you apply it with focus?
🤝🏼 Attitude & respect – Are you showing heart, discipline, and support for your training partners?

At the lower levels, we focus on the basics. As you progress, the expectations rise: more complex combinations, clinching, strategy, and deeper technical understanding.

👉🏼 At Vivas Gym, we encourage everyone to take part, not to test you, but to celebrate how far you’ve come.

To everyone joining the exams tomorrow: good luck, stay focused, and enjoy the moment! 🔥

Ever noticed the colourful armbands our students earn after a Khan exam?

What makes them extra special is that every single one is handmade by our amazing team member, Marcella! 🙏🏼

She’s the creative force behind over 600 prajeads (and counting)! Each one takes about 15 minutes and is carefully tied by hand.

👉🏼 A prajead is a traditional Muay Thai armband worn during training or competition. Once used by Thai warriors for protection and strength, today it stands for progress, dedication, and respect, both for the sport and your personal journey.

At our gym, every student receives a prajead after completing a Khan exam, a well-earned symbol of growth.

Big thanks to Marcella for all the time and care you put into every single one ❤️

What we’re really training? Let’s explain 👇🏼

Of course, Muay Thai will make you stronger. You’ll feel your body change. You wil become faster, fitter and more powerful with every session.

But what we’re really training goes deeper than that.

✅ We train patience, because progress doesn’t come overnight.
✅ We train perseverance, because some days are tough and your legs feel heavier than your will.
✅ We train how to breathe when everything in you wants to stop.
✅ And maybe most of all, we train the ability to grow in discomfort, to stay present, even when it’s hard.

A session at our gym is more than a workout. It’s a practice. One that shapes you from the inside out.

The mat is waiting for you. And so are we. 💪🏼

Muay Thai builds more than fighters. It builds people.

Not just the ones who throw perfect kicks or always keep their guard up.

But people who show up when it’s hard. Who learn to stay calm in the chaos. 🌪️ Who might feel off in round one, but still find something in themselves to finish round three.

Because the real progress?
It’s not just in the fight.
👉🏼 It’s in the focus you bring.
👉🏼 The confidence you build.
👉🏼 The patience you learn.

Things that go with you, outside the gym, into the rest of your life. Muay Thai doesn’t just make you stronger, it helps you grow into who you’re meant to be 🤝🏼

It’s official! The second edition of our Muay Thai Retreat is FULLY BOOKED! 🎉

We’re beyond excited to welcome a full crew of motivated fighters to this unique experience. A huge thank you to everyone who signed up, we can’t wait to share unforgettable moments together.

Let the countdown begin! ⏳🔥

A huge shoutout to this amazing group of primary school students who just earned their Khan 1 in only 10 weeks! 🔥

These young champions are part of a special school-based Muay Thai program we offer at primary and secondary schools across the region. Over the course of 10 weeks, kids develop focus, discipline, confidence, and learn the basics of Muay Thai. All in a fun, age-appropriate setting.

Big respect to these little warriors. Khan 1: unlocked! 🏅

Interested in bringing this program to your school? Feel free to get in touch, we’re happy to share more information.

Final Call! There are only 2 spots remaining for our Muay Thai Retreat this July 🔥

Ready to level up your skills, soak up the sun, and connect with an amazing group of fighters? This is your chance to experience Muay Thai in a whole new way. From 8 to 22 July, we’re heading to Thailand, and you can still join us!

👉🏼 Swipe through for a glimpse of last year’s memories and get a feel for the vibe.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
✅ Daily 2-hour Muay Thai sessions
✅ Beach cardio & strength workouts
✅ Private air-conditioned room in a hotel with a pool
✅ Organized trips to various highlights

€1899 for a private room / €1699 for a shared room. (Flight tickets and entrance fees not included.) Flexible payment options available.

‼️ You can sign up until the end of May, after that, registration closes.

For all details & pricing, check out www.vivasgym.nl/retreat-thailand-2025

Are you grabbing one of the last spots?

The Khan exams are coming!

Mark your calendar: June 14 it's time to level up 💥

👉🏼 What are the Khan Exams?
They’re part of the traditional Muay Thai grading system. Each level (or “Khan”) represents your progress as a fighter. Not just in technique, but also in control, focus, and mindset. It’s a great way to challenge yourself and see how far you’ve come.

📝 Want to join? You can sign up using the form handed out during class.

Let’s go for it together!

Join Our CPR course on May 17! 🔥

On Saturday, May 17, we’re organizing a CPR training session. This (officially certified) training costs €20 per person, and 100% of the proceeds will go to a wonderful local initiative: Hart voor een Ander.

💓 About the cause:
'Hart voor een Ander' provides free CPR lessons to people in Maastricht who otherwise wouldn’t have access to this knowledge – for example, due to financial barriers or language limitations. Think of training sessions at asylum centers or community spaces where people live or gather who don’t speak Dutch or English fluently.
The money we raise through this training will help them reach exactly these groups. You can check them out on Instagram:

📍 Practical info:
•⁠ ⁠Date: Saturday, May 17
•⁠ ⁠Time: 3:00 PM
•⁠ ⁠Location: Vivas Gym – Scharnerweg 44
•⁠ ⁠Cost: €20 per person (payment via Tikkie)
•⁠ ⁠Language: The training will be in English, unless everyone speaks Dutch
•⁠ ⁠Includes: Official certificate!
•⁠ ⁠Open to non-members too!
•⁠ ⁠Note: Limited spots available (min. 6, max. 12 participants)

✅ To sign up:
Send us a message with:
•⁠ ⁠Full name
•⁠ ⁠Age
•⁠ ⁠Any previous CPR experience (yes/no)
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive a Tikkie payment link for the €20 donation.

Let’s learn CPR together and help make Maastricht and its surroundings a little safer 💙
Hope to see you on May 17th!