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key facts
09/2018
SYNTHIA LAUNCHES HER BOOK “VECHTEN ALS EEN VROUW”
In 'Vechten als een Vrouw’' Synthia describes the foundations of JUNO Self Defense. She encourages women to indicate their limits, to release obstructive beliefs from their childhood, to communicate clearly and to use their strength when and where necessary. In addition, the book describes the most important self-defense techniques on the most common physical attacks aimed at women.
11/2017
POWER WOMAN OF THE YEAR - VIVA MAGAZINE
Dutch magazine VIVA has selected the 400 most inspiring women in the Netherlands. Synthia got nominated in the category "Krachtpatser" Power Woman and won the award. She was chosen a role model for the Year 2017 and was awarded for her great achievements of getting a 3rd degree Black Belt in Krav Maga and for starting a power movement with her new concept JUNO.
09/2017
Opening of new Self defense Center in Utrecht
After 10 years REFLEX Training opens its doors at a new location in the center in Utrecht and becomes the biggest Self Defense Center in Central Netherlands, the only one run by a woman. Reflex owns the Fight Right trademark. The trademark stands for safe and responsible fighting sport with an educative climate.
04/2017
europe's highest ranking woman in krav maga
Synthia achieved her 3rd degree black belt in Krav Maga in March 2017 and became one of a handful of woman worldwide that hold this degree.
01/2017
LAUNCH OF JUNO SELF DEFENSE IN AMSTERDAM AND UTRECHT
Inspired by the United Nations (UN) to End Violence against Women, Synthia launches the first JUNO trainings beginning of 2017. Her mission: to make women around the planet stronger, more self-aware and safe.
01/2014
Member of Krav Maga Alliance Elite Trainer TEam
In 2014 Synthia becomes Member of the Elite International Trainer Team of Krav Maga Alliance, a team of highly talented instructors across the United States and around the world.
2010
Wingate INSTITUTE Israel
Synthia becomes certified by the Wingate Institute for Physical Education and Sports, Israel. The Institute serves as a training centre for national teams, the Olympic Team and hosts international sport science conferences.
2005/ 2007
The First
Synthia becomes the first Krav Maga instructor in the Netherlands in 2005. Two years later she opens her first Krav Maga Center in Utrecht.