Assendelft

Assendelft as a martial arts destination

Martial arts in Assendelft is shaped by karate. Vanesca Nortan Karate offers lessons from the age of four and is led by a karate practitioner with an impressive competitive career.

In addition, krav maga and kickboxing and MMA are represented in the village, providing a varied range of options for children and adults.

Martial arts in the Zaanstreek

Assendelft is a sprawling residential area within Zaanstad, with new residential neighborhoods that attract many young families. This is reflected in the range of classes: many martial arts classes are aimed at children and young people.

Schools often operate at locations in several Zaan communities, making Assendelft part of a regional martial arts network.

History and heritage

The karate tradition in Assendelft is associated with Vanesca Nortan, who, according to her own school, became European championthree times, Dutch champion 28 times, and vice world champion.

Krav Maga Saenstreek has been active in Assendelft since 2012 , and Westerkoog Sport, founded in 2007, opened a second location there for kickboxing and MMA.

Combat sports landscape

The range includes karate at Vanesca Nortan Karate, krav maga at Krav Maga Saenstreek (also with locations in Zaandam and Purmerend) and kickboxing, heavy-bag training and MMA at Westerkoog Sport on Industrieweg.