​I recently moved to Eindhoven and I'm really looking to get back into martial arts training specifically Taekwondo, which is my main background.

​To give a bit of background:

I am a 1st Dan Taekwondo Black Belt with a competitive background including international medals. Because of that, I'm used to serious, structured, high-intensity training sessions rather than casual recreational fitness classes. I'm really eager to get back on the mat and push myself physically and mentally.

​My current situation:

​My Dutch is still very basic (A1), so I am looking for places where English is spoken and communication is smooth.

​I've tried reaching out to a few local Taekwondo clubs by email, but unfortunately, I received no replies at all.

​Because of this, I'm trying to figure out the best path forward and would love to hear what people think about a few options:

​Taekwondo: Does anyone know of a serious, responsive club in or around Eindhoven that welcomes internationals?

​Kickboxing: Since Eindhoven/Brabant has a huge striking culture, would this be a smooth transition for someone with a Taekwondo background? Any gym recommendations with strong adult focused/serious classes?

​BJJ / Grappling: I'm also open to starting Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu completely from scratch if it's a solid, disciplined environment with good English communication. How is the BJJ scene here for expats?

​Any tips, gym recommendations, or personal experiences with these martial arts in the area would be hugely appreciated.

Also, I am open to consider any other martial art.

Thanks!

Ik zit met een dilemma. In de krappe woningmarkt van Eindhoven (en Nederland) zitten we nog steeds in een verkopersmarkt, al lijken de tijden van extreem overbieden wat bekoeld. Maar met de onzekerheid over hypotheekrente, de groei van de stad en stijgende materiaalkosten voor eventuele verbouwingen lijkt het me toch goed om zo snel mogelijk de huizenmarkt op te komen.

Nu hebben we een pareltje gevonden (zal de Funda-link niet delen i.v.m. privacy), maar op loopafstand/ zichtafstand staat het voormalige Belastingkantoor die ze gaan ombouwen tot COA met ruim 300 nieuwe bewoners. Een 'combinatie' van alleenstaanden, alleenreizenden en gezinnen, zie ook onderstaande aankondiging.

Asielopvang en wonen Karel de Grotelaan 4 | Gemeente Eindhoven

Zouden jullie dit risico durven nemen? Als het huis een droomhuis is, maar waarvan nog ontzettend onzeker is wie de bewoners gaan zijn? Waar ik nu woon is er in de buurt ook een kleine asielopvang, waar ik nooit last van heb. Maar daar is al duidelijk wie de bewoners zijn en zitten ze toch op een tijdelijke locatie. Dit betreft een locatie voor minimaal 30 jaar, met onzekerheid over de samenstelling en met het grote verschil dat ik nu ga kopen. Met alle risico's op je toekomstige woningprijs.

Hallo daar!

Do you have at your home physical media that you don't use anymore? Things like cassette tapes, books, DVDs, vinyl records, Laserdiscs, etc etc.

We would like to exchange! So the idea is that we have a couple of tables set with our own stuff to trade for other stuff.

So no money exchanges via Tikkie, cash, and so on.

I contacted Lab-1 a couple of weeks ago, and they are more than fine to welcome us on Saturdays and on Sundays until 14.30 hrs, because every Sunday there's board game meetings at 15.00.

On Saturdays it's possible to exchange during the whole day.

All you and I have to sort out is a date. So, do you have physical media that you don't use anymore, or that it doesn't fit in your home anymore, and you would like to see if there is some other stuff that you may find interesting?

It's also possible to donate, if you're not interested in trading.

Here are the dates that fit us (my girlfriend and I) the best for now:

- Saturday 7 November

- Sunday 8 November

- Sunday 15 November

- Saturday 21 November

- Sunday 22 November

We will most likely be bringing in (comic)books (both English and Dutch), and DVDs. Maybe some vinyl records as well.

Let's see for one date, and if it's a success, we can later on look for other dates. Maybe other means of trading as well.

📚 📀 🎶 📼

are there any spots near Kruidenbuurt or the center that i could find such places? thanks in advance

Need some tasty takeout recommendations OUTSIDE the city center as I need to pick some up with my car close to dinner time. Surely somewhere around town, woensel, etc has some tasty places?

Just wondering if there's any other Singaporeans here! My wife ( Singaporean) and I (international dutchie) just moved here in the summer and we're hoping to connect with some others who have lived in/experience with Singapore or South East Asia.

Could be peeps from Thailand or Malaysia as well!

Lmk!

Where / how can I get rid of furniture?

I'm moving out of my current room soon and I have a small couch and mattress left from the previous tenant that I need to get rid of as I don't plan to take these along with me.

I've been trying to sell these for a while now but I've been getting no bites. I don't want to just throw them away because they're still in perfectly good condition so I'd rather donate them somewhere.

Does anyone know where I can do so? I'm quite desperate to be rid of them.

Hoi allemaal!

Het lijkt mij ontzettend leuk om te gaan padellen (1-2 keer per week). Ik heb pas een paar keer gepadelled, dus nog echt beginnend.

Mijn doel is om een groep beginnende padellers bij elkaar te verzamelen (locatie Eindhoven) zodat we samen af en toe kunnen padellen.

Kort over mij; 27 jaar man, sportief aangelegd en vind het leuk om een nieuwe balsport te gaan beofenen.

Wat mij betreft mag iedere (beginnende) padeller meedoen. Lijkt het je ook leuk om te beginnen met padellen laat het even weten hieronder, dan kunnen we een Groep-Whatsapp maken.

Mocht je nu al zoiets hebben (een community/groepsapp, laat het dan ook weten; want dan zou ik ook graag deelnemen! :)

This is disgusting and I have no idea why people have it. Helmond is a million times better

I have been in Eindhoven for a few days and the people are already pissing me off. Everyone is so rude and mean… Am I doing something wrong?

Ik eet binnenkort bij iemand, die helaas door ziekte niet meer de deur uit kan. Daarom wil ik graag iets lekkers laten bezorgen, maar geen standaard Thuisbezorgd (semi) fastfood, als het even kan.

Hebben jullie lekkere suggesties van restaurants die bezorgen? De prijs hoeft niet lager te liggen dan in een restaurant, die ervaring willen we immers benaderen.

Ben heel benieuwd! 🥒

I am heading there right now for the dutch design week. And i want to get cheese for my boyfriend as a souvenir. Where should i look into?

I get that trains fares are expensive, but that doesn’t justify your IDGAF attitude

Waar in Eindhoven of omgeving kan ik een betaalbare auto kopen voor maximaal € 2.000?

Ik zoek geen auto die helemaal versleten is, maar gewoon een betrouwbare auto met een geldige APK, waarmee ik zonder al te veel problemen de winter door kan komen.

Na de winter ben ik sowieso van plan om de auto weer te verkopen.

Facebook Marketplace is voor mij helaas geen optie, omdat mensen vaak niet reageren op berichten of soms zelfs onbeschoft zijn. Marktplaats heb ik ook al geprobeerd, maar daar krijg ik voornamelijk advertenties te zien van auto's die wat verder weg staan.

Heeft iemand misschien tips of weet iemand een betrouwbare autohandelaar in Eindhoven of omgeving waar ik voor dit budget een degelijke auto kan vinden?

Alvast bedankt voor de hulp!

Met vriendelijke groet!

Hello all, as the title says, if you have visited or participated in dutch design week this week, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the event as a whole. What exhibits did you go to? What did you enjoy the most so far? Would you say the ticket is worth it?

Cheers!

Hello guys,

I'm in my last semester at Fontys ICT and i'm looking for a place where I can graduate in the direction of UX-UI (design) or software engineering, in or around Eindhoven?

Does someone know a company or contact person I can contact in order to get an internship, it's very urgent.

Thank you all so much!

Coming Sunday 25th October we will host an analog workshop leather belt (in 2 hours) in our atelier in Strijp-S.

Wanna join? Only 5 spots left. More info here:
https://skapatelier.com/pages/stay-updated-about-go-analogue?

If anyone wants a free discount use code OZ763 as referall! Enjoy:)

Hello!

Me and my friends are really into urban exploration and photography and we were wondering if there are any cool abandoned sites for you guys could recommend here in eindhoven!

Hey guys, I moved to the Netherlands with my gf as she was starting school at UvA and I am finishing up a few classes online through my American university. I managed to secure a sweet full time engineering job in Eindhoven and have been commuting about 5 hours a day for the past month and a half because I'm unable to find any accommodation(it's horrible). Lately, things haven't been going so well with the relationship and I have nothing of my own to lean on when gf needs space and we argue.

I love the experience I'm getting here but I've left pretty much my entire life in America and when gf gets ticked off I really feel like I'm left with nothing. Any suggestions?

EDIT: I'm 21

Mornings in fall/winter hit different in Strijp-T