Welcome to G.S.B.V. de Mattekloppers
GSBV de Mattekloppers is the student judo and jiu-jitsu club of the Northern Netherlands, run by and for students. We offer intense training sessions and also host social events, workshops, and fun activities. Members get the chance to compete in local and international matches, showcasing their skills on the tatami. We provide a great mix of sport and community, welcoming everyone to join at their own pace. For more info or questions, contact the board or email us at: info@mattekloppers.nl.
Meet the 58th board of G.S.B.V. de Mattekloppers!
November 19, 2025
Last Wednesday, our annual GMA took place at the ACLO! Here, we discussed some important points from last year, introduced the policy plan of next year, let go of our old board, and installed a new one!
With much enthusiasm, we would like to introduce to you the new board:
Chairman: Eline Slomp
Secretary: Jeva Buttigieg
Treasurer: Tesfaye Heegstra
Commissioner of Internal Affairs: Celeste Ebbinge
Commissioner of External Affairs: Wilco Rave
Sportscoordinator: Larissa Buchbauer
We are excited to start this year!
Important note from the GMA: the membership fees have been increased! From now on, you can also pay them in halves, but let secretaris@mattekloppers.nl AND penningmeester@mattekloppers.nl know that you want to.
Medals in Emmen!
October 18, 2025
Last Saturday, 7 Mattekloppers were present in Emmen to fight their way to the medals!
Danique was able to grab a second place, and Mart a third place!
Jens, Leon, Lisa, Huub and Wilco showed some really good fights and fighting spirit, but were sadly not allowed to climb the podium.
COMMITTEES
Interested in becoming more active within G.S.B.V. de Mattekloppers? Join one of our committees!
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Interested in know when and where to be to train with us? Check out our training schedule!
SOCIALS
Next to trainings, we also organise socials and activities each month for members to get together outside of the dojo!
Check out the "Spierpijn" video the HanzeMAG made on judo at de Mattekloppers!
LATEST NEWS: Judo team of the University of Groningen wins gold at the European Mixed Teams Students Championships!
On the final day of the tournament in Tirana, Albania, the University of Groningen Judo Team achieved an unprecedented victory by taking home the gold medal in the Mixed Teams competition! 🏆
Four judoka also claimed individual medals at the tournament, making this a greatly successful championship!
🥇 Berber Ludema – Gold, -78 kg
🥈 Steyn Oldenhof – Silver, +100 kg
🥉 Leon Fransens – Bronze, -100 kg
🥉 Yaël Schipper – Bronze, -70 kg
With their impressive performances, Steyn and Leon also secured qualification for the Junior World Championships! 🌍
