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Friends Bram and Robert are twelve years apart but have much in common: ‘At a judo club like this, you are almost family’

Friends Bram and Robert are twelve years apart but have much in common: ‘At a judo club like this, you are almost family’

Bram van Kooten and Robert Kamphof from Velserbroek share how their friendship grew through their shared hobby at a local judo club. Despite a twelve-year age gap, they highlight the strong, family-like bonds formed between members of the club.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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