FRANS GEESTMAN

Frans Geestman began practicing Judo at age nine. He achieved First rank and won the Limburg junior championship twice. At age 18, he started learning karate (Kyokushinkai), where he achieved the rank First dan. In addition to these titles, he was also champion of the Southern Netherlands six times and has won several tournaments.

He has practiced Muay Thai for 25 years now and has been teaching it for 17. Frans has been a teacher with Ali Akbaba for over eight years now.

“I’ve been practicing kick/Thai boxing for over 25 years now. I’ve been working at Akbaba Gym for eight years and I still enjoy doing it. The gym has grown a lot since I started and we already have a few people who compete in both the junior and adult leagues. I hope I can work here in Maastricht for another 10 years. So if you’re interested, feel free to stop by without any obligations at all.”

Setbacks happen, but realise that in the ring, that means you’re knocked out.