03 / FIGHTBASE CITIES

NL

Beverwijk

Beverwijk is a kickboxing city in the IJmond region, with Team Spirit by Dick Vrij, the annual RINGS Kickboxing Gala and international fighters such as Brian Douwes.

At a glance

Country NETHERLANDS  Netherlands Region North Holland
Gyms - Fighters - Trainers - Events - Venues - Organizations -

Introduction

FightBase story

About this city

Beverwijk is a city in the IJmond region with a strong kickboxing culture. Born in Beverwijk, Brian Douwes fought in K-1, Enfusion, and Glory representing Team Spirit, Dick Vrij’s gym. The annual RINGS Kickboxing Gala is held at Sporthal Beverwijk.

FightBase story

Overview

Beverwijk as a martial arts city

Beverwijk's martial arts identity Beverwijk revolves around Team Spirit, formerly Top Team Beverwijk, the martial arts gym of legend Dick Vrij. Fighters from this gym competed internationally in kickboxing and Muay Thai.

The annual RINGS Kickboxing Gala at Sporthal Beverwijk gives local fighters their own platform in front of a home crowd.

FightBase story

Geography and character

Martial arts in the IJmond region

Beverwijk is located in the IJmond region, between Haarlem and Alkmaar. Team Spirit attracts fighters from across the region, including talent who previously trained at other gyms in North Holland.

Local media closely follow martial arts, from club championships to events at the sports hall.

FightBase story

History

History and heritage

Brian Douwes was born 1987 in Beverwijk and started Muay Thaiat the age of fourteen, training under, among others, Gilbert Ballantine, Hans Nijman and Dick Vrij. He fought out of Beverwijk in K-1, Enfusion, Superkombat and Glory.

Also L'Houcine Ouzgni represented Top Team Beverwijk for many years and won at the 2010 K-1 MAX event in Utrecht. Team Spirit has also organized at least ten editions of the kickboxing club championship.

FightBase story

Martial arts landscape

Combat-sports landscape

The Beverwijk combat-sports landscape revolves around kickboxing and Muay Thai at Team Spirit Beverwijk. The annual RINGS Kickboxing Gala at Sporthal Beverwijk brings local and regional fighters together.

This gives the city both a top gym and its own event circuit.

Data last checked on 8 October 2026

Improve FightBase Do you see an error?

Is information missing or is something incorrect? Send us a correction or addition.