10x Kickboxing Clinic with Mitchell de Ligny🥊
- Date
- 2025-05-13
- Location
- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
- Host
- FounderFuel.vc
About this event
Step out of your usual midday routine and into something far more energizing: a focused kickboxing clinic in Amsterdam led by Mitchell de Ligny. This is a chance to train, move, and connect in a setting that feels active, social, and purposeful all at once. Whether you already love combat sports or you are simply curious about trying something new, this clinic offers a practical, high-energy format that gets you involved quickly. Expect real movement, direct coaching, and the kind of shared experience that makes meeting people feel easy. What Is This? This event is an in-person kickboxing clinic designed to bring people together through training. Rather than a passive meetup or a standard networking gathering, it gives you something to do together from the start, which naturally creates conversation, focus, and momentum. Led by Mitchell de Ligny, the clinic centers on learning through participation. You can expect a structured session that introduces technique, movement, and drills in a way that feels accessible while still being challenging enough to keep things engaging. Because this is a clinic rather than a full multi-day training camp, the format is concentrated and practical. The emphasis is likely to be on applied fundamentals, active repetition, and the experience of training in a group environment where everyone is there to show up, learn, and push themselves a little. For people who enjoy community events but want something more grounded than small talk, this format stands out. Shared physical effort creates a different kind of connection, and that is a big part of what makes this event appealing. What to Expect You should expect a session that balances instruction with active participation. In a kickboxing clinic setting, that usually means you will spend most of your time moving rather than watching, with guidance that helps you understand both the "how" and the "why" behind the drills. The experience will likely include a mix of: A short welcome and setup to get everyone oriented Warm-up and movement preparation Technique breakdowns and form-focused instruction Partner or group drills to practice combinations, timing, or footwork Coaching feedback during the session Time before or after to meet other attendees in a more relaxed way What makes a clinic useful is the combination of structure and immediacy. You are not just hearing concepts explained; you are trying them in real time, adjusting, and building confidence as you go. Because this event also sits at the intersection of community, meetup, and social gathering, expect a room with mixed motivations in a good way. Some people will be there for the sport, some for the energy of the group, and some because they want a more active way to meet others in Amsterdam. Why Attend There is a big difference between scrolling through fitness content and actually stepping into a room to train. This clinic gives you a clear entry point: show up, follow the session, and leave having done something concrete, memorable, and useful with your afternoon. If you are new to kickboxing, the value is straightforward. You get exposure to the fundamentals in a guided setting, which is one of the best ways to understand whether the sport is something you want to continue exploring. If you already train or have some experience, the clinic offers a chance to sharpen basics, pick up details from Mitchell de Ligny, and work in a fresh group environment. Good clinics often remind experienced attendees that strong fundamentals are where progress really comes from. There is also the social side. Events built around an activity tend to create more natural interactions than events built only around conversation. You will already have a shared topic, a shared pace, and a shared experience, which makes it easier to connect without forcing it. You may come away with: Improved confidence in core kickboxing movements Better understanding of technique and training habits A more energizing way to spend a weekday afternoon New connections with people who value movement, discipline, and community Momentum to keep training or trying similar events Practical Details This is an in-person event taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The session starts on Tuesday, May 13 at 12:00 PM GMT+2, making it a strong fit for people who can carve out time in the middle of the day for something active and social. Because the format is physical and skills-based, plan your day around moving comfortably and being ready to participate. A clinic works best when you arrive on time, settled in, and ready to focus from the start. A few useful expectations to keep in mind: It is an in-person, movement-based session rather than a talk or panel The midday timing makes it easy to build into a flexible workday or a free afternoon The community and social angle means there is value in staying open to conversation before and after the training portion The event is likely to be most rewarding if you come ready to engage, not just observe If you have been looking for a way to combine fitness, learning, and meeting people in Amsterdam without the stiffness of a formal networking event, this clinic offers a more direct option. You show up, train, and connect through the experience itself.
Who should attend
This is for you if you like meeting people through doing something real, not just standing around talking. - You are curious about kickboxing and want a practical first experience in a guided group setting. - You already train in boxing, kickboxing, or another combat sport and want to sharpen fundamentals with live coaching. - You enjoy fitness events that also have a community angle, where conversation happens naturally through the activity. - You are based in Amsterdam or nearby and want a midday event that feels energizing, social, and well spent. - You prefer meetups with structure and purpose over generic networking, and you like leaving with a skill, not just a stack of introductions. - You want to challenge yourself a bit, try something active, and spend time with people who value movement, focus, and showing up.