Semmy Schilt was born in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on 27 October 1973. He is a former Dutch Ashihara karateka, kickboxer and MMA fighter. Having won four K-1 world titles (2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009) and winning the Glory Heavyweight Grand Slam in 2012, he is considered the most successful heavyweight kickboxer of all time.

Semmy was under contract with Team Golden Glory as a professional fighter. Characteristic of his style were exploiting his huge height of 2.12 metres and the use of jabs and front kicks. In MMA, Schilt appeared in fights from PRIDE, UFC and Pancrase. He won the title King of Pancrase three times and was daidojuko champion twice.

Life course

As a young boy, Semmy does mechanical engineering training and then machine benching in mechanical engineering. He likes sports by then, keeping himself busy with karate. From the student system, he goes back to school anyway, to have time to train. He then attends secondary technical school. At the end of that course, he does an internship at a design agency. Not his field at all, but he mutually likes it so much that he can start working there after his internship. But first he wants a whole month of nothing but sports. For four weeks, he is "beaten off" He proves successful in competitions and decides to continue in them.

The design agency takes that very sportingly: "It's good that you have ambition and want to be world champion, because we want that too, but with designs. If you want time off, you get time off." At some point, however, he needs more time off, leaves the design office and joins his father, who owns a transport company. He becomes a world karate champion.

Then he is challenged in Japan by a wrestler from the Free Fight Organisation. He wins. Semmy becomes world Free Fight champion (Pancrase). Professional matches come into focus. He wins some, he loses some and makes the decision to come to Zuidlaren and train with Dave Jonkers. At that point, Semmy earns part of his money teaching and the rest comes in with the competitions. At some point, Semmy teaches so many classes that he decides to found Budokai. This marks the beginning of entrepreneurship for him on 1 January 2001.

Entrepreneur

However, Semmy is also approached by a management team Golden Glory who make him a good offer regarding competitive fighting. He competes in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and then the Pride Fighting Championship. All bigger, more professional and more commercial. From there, he is 'loaned' to K-1, a Japanese martial arts organisation. This is how he rolled into kickboxing.

In 2002, he qualified for the first time, but it was not until 2005 that he came out in the K-1 Grand Prix. He becomes world kickboxing champion. He does so three years in a row. In 2005, he meets his wife. In 2008, they have a son, buy a house and they. In 2009, he qualifies again and wins K-1 for the fourth time.

Film

In 2011, something completely different comes his way: he is asked by Reinout Oerlemans for the film Nova Zembla. He plays the role of sailor Claes. He spends three months on that. At the same time, it is also a year in which no tournament will be held. Then in 2012, a new kickboxing organisation will emerge: Glory. In 2012, he starts competing again and subsequently wins the world heavyweight title.This makes him the first world champion of the new organisation Glory.

At the end of the year, instead of the K-1 Grand Prix, there is a four-man tournament instead of three. Fighting three matches in a row is already very tough, now there are four. That, says Semmy, is the toughest of all time. But he also pockets that tournament. This makes him champion for the fifth time. Unique, as four times was the maximum until then.

Fight Game Academy

And now there is the Fight Game Academy Semmy Schilt. The Fight Game Academy is a platform for cooperation and sharing knowledge in various martial arts. After being professionally active in martial arts for many years and winning many titles, including five world titles in kickboxing, Semmy's dream is to share his experience as a top athlete with others, so that they in turn can find inspiration in it to transfer their knowledge to a wide range of athletes, both recreational and competitive.

Juliana has a background of more than 10 years as a professional dancer in a Brazilian folklore company and her experience and through various Zumba courses, she brings a wealth of dance expertise to Fight Game Academy.

Her cheerful personality and enthusiasm ensure that participants are inspired and motivated during the Zumba classes. Juliana prioritises the participants' enjoyment. This ensures a positive and energetic atmosphere during training sessions.

Her passion for dance and sharing joy with others make Juliana a valuable asset to the Fight Game Academy team!

Peter Boer is an enthusiastic trainer with a long history in karate. His karate career started 40 years ago with Tai Justu under the guidance of Kancho Kees Dekker. In the 1980s, he switched to Kyokushin and Ashihara karate.

With his background and experience, Peter is a valuable instructor who shares his knowledge and skills with the students at Fight Game Academy.

Is a passionate judoka and a passionate coach. As one half of identical twins, he started judo at an early age, even taking lessons from Sem Schilt.

His participation in several judo competitions and his trip to Japan to judo in the Kodokan are testament to his dedication to the sport.

With his experience, dedication and passion, Mathijs is a valuable asset to the team at Fight Game Academy and has a positive impact on the students' judo experience.

Meet Gerrie Dusseljee, a passionate and experienced
martial arts expert who has left an indelible mark on the world of Jiu Jitsu. With an impressive 4th dan in jiu jitsu and his qualification as a Jiu Jitsu teacher B with the JBN, Gerrie has dedicated his life to perfecting his skills and sharing his knowledge with others.

A true ambassador of the Jiu Jitsu community in the Northern Netherlands, Gerrie takes the 'Fight Game Academy' to new heights by leading them engaging Jiu Jitsu clinics and seminars. His dedication to teaching and i nspiring others has endeared him to his students and colleagues. With a wealth of experience and expertise in Jiu Jitsu, Gerrie knows better than anyone how to convey his passion and guide others on their own journey to success.

Margonda Bouwman, a dedicated yoga instructor at Fight Game Academy. With a deep passion for yoga and holistic wellness, Margonda has dedicated herself to sharing her knowledge and experience with others.

Margonda's journey into the world of yoga began many years ago, exploring different yoga styles and philosophies. Her dedication to yoga has inspired her to further develop herself as an instructor and to guide others in their own yoga journey.

At Fight Game Academy, Margonda provides yoga classes for participants of all levels with enthusiasm and dedication. She strongly believes in the healing power of yoga, both for the body and the mind, and encourages her students to discover balance, flexibility and inner peace.

As a yoga instructor, Margonda strives to create a safe and supportive environment in which her students can grow and develop themselves. Her classes focus not only on the practice of postures, but also on breathing techniques and meditation, resulting in a complete yoga experience.

Margonda Bouwman is a valuable asset to Fight Game Academy, and her dedication to promoting well-being and harmony in body and mind makes her an inspiring and valued yoga instructor for all participants."

As you may have already seen, a new trainer is active within Fight Game Academy.

Her name is Rozemin Kleijweg and she was born and raised in Haren. Rozemin is an energetic and passionate trainer who provides boxing bag training to music on Wednesday evenings and is available as a personal trainer. She also fills in for the classes taught by Sem. With her infectious energy and approachable approach, Rozemin creates a stimulating environment in which everyone can thrive.

We as the Fight Game Academy are delighted with this new addition and hope to serve you (our members) even better.

Denise was born in Arnhem on 21 July 1972, married to René, two children and lived in Zuidlaren for some 17 years. She has had her own practice since 2007, now in Ubbena, for coaching, training and therapeutic interventions. Since 2016, Denise started bringing exercises from kickboxing into her clients' developmental issues. Not much later, Denise enthusiastically apprenticed with Semmy and trains weekly herself.

Especially for clients with aggression problems, Denise contacted Semmy Schilt at the time, to give these clients a safe basis to work with.

In recent years, kickboxing in combination with coaching, training & therapy has proved suitable for various themes:

• Growth in assertiveness, self-confidence and acting confidently
• Recovery from trauma or other unpleasant experiences
• Prevention and recovery from burnout/depression
• Behavioural problems
• More effective team collaboration
• Leadership training for managers
• Training of coaches and trainers

Denise regularly deploys kickboxing exercises during coaching or even EMDR therapy. Denise and Semmy also organise workshops and training sessions for professionals, managers and teams, among others.

Lisa an enthusiastic new recruit. She is a permanent substitute for Zumba at Fight Game Academy! Her passion and enthusiasm for Zumba contribute to the energetic and fun classes. As a regular substitute, Lisa inspires and motivates participants during their Zumba workout.

Lisa is a valuable addition to the instructor team and contributes to the positive and vibrant atmosphere of the Zumba classes.

Sakvan is a young and enthusiastic trainer at Fight Game Academy. After completing his sports education, he is now studying as a lab technician. Besides his studies, Sakvan has developed as a kickboxer and regularly competes abroad.

Sakvan is responsible for running small group classes and occasionally fills in for kickboxing and boxing bag trainings. His experience as a kickboxer enables him to impart valuable knowledge and techniques to participants. With his energy and enthusiasm, Sakvan will motivate and challenge participants during training sessions.

For Fight Game Academy, it is great to have trainers like Sakvan who are committed to sharing their passion for kickboxing and their expertise with others. His contribution to Small-Group classes and other training sessions is definitely appreciated by Fight Game Academy participants.

Wendy is a driven and energetic 1st kyu Kyokushin karateka. Despite her modesty, her impressive skill in Kyokushin karate shows that she is a true force in the martial arts world.

Patient and understanding, Wendy is a great mentor to others who are new to the world of Kyokushin karate. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience to help others grow in their own karate skills.

Fight Game Academy is proud to welcome Wendy as a valuable member of the team. Her determination, patience and energy make her a valued asset to the karate community. As a 1st kyu Kyokushin karateka she is and driven, Wendy inspires others to pursue their passions and always train with full energy."