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RBV Van 't Hof

Rotterdam boxing club in Crooswijk, founded by Herman van 't Hof. The club offers boxing training for beginners, youth, recreationalists, people over 50, and competitive boxers.

RBV Van 't Hof
Location
Country NETHERLANDS  Netherlands Place Rotterdam Region South Holland
Sport Boxing AddressSlachthuiskade 39 Postal code3034 ES Founded1947 RouteGoogle Maps

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Intro

RBV Van 't Hof is a Rotterdam boxing club in Crooswijk, founded in 1947 by boxer Herman van 't Hof. At Slachthuiskade, beginners and recreationalists train alongside youth and competitive boxers.

The club combines boxing technique and competitive sport with a focus on sportsmanship, respect, and the development of young people from Rotterdam. The program ranges from basic classes and boxing without sparren to training for competitive boxers.

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Facilities and classes

Training types
  • Technique training
For whom
  • Youth training
  • Senior training
  • Beginner groups
  • Competition fighters
Other
  • Trial lesson
  • Personal training
  • Competition training
  • Workshops

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Sports you can practice here

Boxing

Associations / federations

The Dutch Boxing Federation

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Training times

Youth, beginners and basic, advanced, competitive boxers, boxing without sparren, and 50+ boxing. Register in advance via the app or website. Check the club’s current schedule for days and times.

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Video archive

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Trainers / coaches

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Atmosphere and culture

At Van 't Hof, boxing tradition and accessibility come together. The club emphasizes openness, camaraderie, sportsmanship, and respect; both beginners and experienced boxers can find suitable training there.

Those just starting out can choose beginner and fundamentals classes covering stance, footwork, offense, and defense. Fundamentals focuses on technique and coordination; according to the club, there is no sparring or head contact in these classes. Boxing without sparring is also on the schedule.

About this location

Van 't Hof carries on Rotterdam's boxing heritage : the club connects the history of its founder with training for new generations of boxers. In addition to recreational boxing, the club offers space for competitive boxers from youth to elite level.

Its social role takes shape in the Mattie training sessions. According to the club, these are offered in collaboration with Stichting Rotterdam Boxing to help young people develop confidence, respect, and self-control through boxing, both at the boxing gym and in schools.

History

The association was founded in 1947 by Herman van 't Hof, the Rotterdam boxer after whom the club is named. In 1926, Van 't Hof won the European light heavyweight title. After his boxing career, he passed on his knowledge of the sport through his own association.

The boxing gym was initially located in Kralingen and later moved to Crooswijk. In 1987, trainer Ton Dunk Sr. took over leadership. Under his leadership, Van 't Hof remained an important part of Rotterdam's boxing scene. Ton Dunk Jr. also continued the training work at the association.

Famous fighters

The club's name refers to Herman van 't Hof, who became European light heavyweight champion in 1926 and later founded the club.

Van 't Hof also has a competition group for youth and elite boxers. The club describes competition training as a separate pathway for boxers who actually compete in boxing matches, alongside its recreational offering.

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Martial arts facts

Simultaneous Dutch boxing titles
3
Herman van 't Hof; according to the sources consulted, the only Dutch boxer to hold three national titles simultaneously. Boxing in Noord Hidden talents of Crooswijk - Sports
First Dutch European boxing champion
1926
Herman van 't Hof won the European light-heavyweight title. Boxing in Noord Hidden talents of Crooswijk - Sports
Founding of Van 't Hof boxing club
1947
Founded by Herman van 't Hof in Rotterdam. Boxing in Noord Hidden talents of Crooswijk - Sports

Data last checked on 29 September 2026

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