About Double Defense
At Double Defense we help children, teenagers, and adults become more resilient in their own way. We work through movement, with personal attention, and in a safe environment.
More than a Krav Maga school
Double Defense was founded on the belief that resilience goes beyond learning to fight. Self-defense is important, of course, but real growth often starts earlier: feeling boundaries, daring to say no, taking up space, and trusting yourself.
Our background is in self-defense, pedagogical work, coaching, and guiding people who want to grow in their own way.
We have been active in Hilversum for almost 10 years and guide children, teenagers, and adults from the Midden-Nederland region. When someone needs more than we can offer ourselves, we think along and can refer within our network where appropriate.
Dorieke, head instructor at Double Defense, completed her instructor training with the International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF), for the adult, children, and women's specializations. She uses that knowledge not to show what she can do, but to help students discover what they can do themselves.
Our view on resilience
Standing up for yourself looks different for everyone. Some people shut down, others adapt, get angry, or only know afterward what they wanted to say.
We do not believe in one standard approach. We look at who you are, what you need, and which step is achievable. Sometimes that is practicing posture or voice. Sometimes self-defense. Sometimes gaining more trust in what your body can do.
For us it is not about acting tough or performing, but about growing.
What we stand for
We want to offer a safe place where children, teenagers, and adults can work on their resilience. Not by becoming tougher, but by learning step by step to stand up for themselves. We combine movement, coaching, and self-defense to work on boundaries, self-confidence, posture, voice, and acting under pressure.
Where we are heading
We want to be a place where people feel seen and can grow at their own pace. A regional resilience center where training, guidance, and community come together.
Not only to become physically stronger, but above all to move through life with more confidence, clarity, and calm.
Our values
Safety
Growth starts in an environment where you can practice, make mistakes, and be yourself.
Respect
Everyone trains at their own level. We listen to each other and respect each other's boundaries.
Collaboration
We do this together: student, instructor, group, and sometimes parents or caregivers too.
Growth
Every step counts. We look not only at what needs to improve, but also at what already works.
Integrity
We do what we say and say what we do. Honest, clear, and with attention to the person.
Want to know if Double Defense is right for you or your child?
Feel free to contact us.