KRAV MAGA: There's still time to join the adventure!!!!

One of the points in the ALEBA Section's electoral programme for the 2024-2029 term was clear: “In general terms, we are requesting increased support from the Bank for all activities promoting physical and psychological well-being, such as sports, stretching, yoga, Pilates or reflexology.” In this context, following the success of the self-defence sessions organised during International Women's Rights Day, we wanted to go even further by developing a more comprehensive initiative. Our ALEBA Staff Delegate Barbara Polmans set out to find a partner able to offer a new activity, and this effort has paid off. As a result, the Staff Delegation is launching, in early September, the new activity “Krav Maga”, set up with the support of HR as part of the actions in favour of colleagues' well-being.

Starting 14 September, the first participants will begin a cycle of 12 Krav Maga sessions, supervised by certified instructors from the Krav Maga Centre Luxembourg (Krav Maga Center Luxembourg: Self-Defense, Fitness, Fighting). As a reminder, Krav Maga, accessible to all levels, is much more than a self-defence method. This discipline helps build self-confidence, improve physical fitness, strengthen the ability to manage stress, and acquire useful reflexes for unforeseen situations.
This new activity complements the already very diverse offering available at the Bank, through the various existing sports and well-being initiatives, via the Quintet Loisirs Staff Associations. That said, we have not forgotten another important point in our electoral programme: "the fitting-out of a proper gym intended for organising group classes". In the context of Quintet's relocation announced by Management, this subject is currently receiving our full attention.

Practical information for taking part in the Krav Maga sessions: 📅 Period: from 14 September to 17 December 2026
⏰ Schedule: from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
📍 Location: Gym at 41, boulevard Royal (RBR)
👥 Groups: 2 groups of 14 participants
📆 Frequency: one group on Monday and one group on Thursday
⚠️ Break: from 19 October to 1 November 2026
👤 Supervision: certified instructors
💶 Price: €200 (thanks to a €40 contribution granted by the Bank via the Staff Associations' budget)

Good news, a few places are still available! The success of this initiative has already filled one group. However, there are still 2 places available for the Monday sessions! If you'd like to discover this discipline in a friendly and dynamic atmosphere, now is the time to sign up and join your colleagues for this first edition. 👉 Registrations are open with Barbara.

Looking forward to seeing you from 14 September for the start of this new activity! 💪🥋