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He had just returned from the United States, and not empty-handed. Timo Hennekes, owner of RetZef Sport & Protect, attended a major international martial arts event in Atlantic City by invitation. The so-called Martial Arts Hall of Fame Awards were also presented there. A Dordrecht resident was able to take at least two people home with him. “I'm very proud of it. These are two amazing awards, great recognition for my efforts.” And the icing on the cake: Timo received one award from fight legend Dan Severn.
Timo has had a special journey. The event brings together martial artists from all kinds of disciplines and from all over the world. A moment to meet, share experiences, and for some, receive a prize. Timo first received an award for his efforts in FIMA, the Federation of Israeli Martial Arts, of which he is now the Benelux representative. This means that he administers all tests for martial artists from FIMA affiliated gyms. RetZef Sport & Protect is the first company in the Netherlands to join the globally recognized FIMA. “In order to join FIMA, a certain standard must be met.” The quality mark for Krav Maga gyms, says Timo, who trained in Krav Maga in Israel with Teacher Itai Gil for more than ten years: “All our trainers have been vetted and have met all the requirements.” He has been in contact with martial arts through television. “At least twenty years ago I saw a demonstration on TV and was sold Where there was a Krav Maga school, Timo has now had his own Krav Maga school in Dordrecht for many years, and the combat/defense sport is becoming increasingly popular among young and old.
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The Dordrecht resident's life revolves around Krav Maga. This weekend there was international recognition for his commitment to the sport. He received a “Gold” Hall of Fame Award from Ultimate Fighting Champion Dan Severn for his efforts in FIMA. “Awesome of course. Very luxurious, but that was not all…” Timo knew he would receive this award, for which his master Itai Gil had to give permission. “As a big surprise, there was another award, the FIMA Coach of the Year, a beautiful glass award and I So proud of her! Naturally, a lot of time and energy is spent in this work, but when you start something, you do it 100 percent.
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Timo Heynckes picked up two USA Sports Awards this weekend, one of them from legend Dan Severn.
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