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Maidstone classes returning

Posted on: July 23rd, 2020 by David Finch

Maidstone classes re-starting – 31st July

We are delighted to announce that our MF Maidstone School will be able to re-open from Friday, 31st July.

As with many centres across the UK, difficult decisions have had to be made and sadly Welcome Gym in Maidstone had taken the decision not to hire out their facilities to external parties.  Therefore, we have moved location just 3.5 miles up the road to what will be a better facility long term.

Our new facility is: DITTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, AYLESFORD, ME20 6AHclick here for map

This facility offers:

  • better, safer parking
  • more space for the future once the school starts to grow
  • safer facility for younger students

Our timetable will be very similar:

  • Mighty Matts: 4:30 – 5:00pm
  • Juniors: 5:15 – 6:00pm
  • Black Belt Club: 6:15 – 7:00pm
  • Adults: 7:00 – 8:00pm

As with all our venues all students will need to:

  1. Read the COVID-Safe guidelines for this location (on the “MF Kent Online Training” Facebook group page / this website)
  2. Book your space for every lesson (via this website)

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch and, in the meantime, I very much look forward to seeing you all again face-to-face.

Master Finch

CANTERBURY CLASSES – opening 25th July

Posted on: July 21st, 2020 by David Finch

Canterbury Classes are back!

We are delighted to announce that classes in Canterbury will be re-opening from Saturday, 25th July with the following timetable:

SATURDAYS:

  • Mighty Matts: 9:00 – 9:30am
  • Juniors: 9:45 – 10:30am
  • Adults: 10:45 – 11:45am

WEDNESDAYS:

  • Mighty Matts: 6:00 – 6:30pm
  • Juniors: 6:45 – 7:30pm
  • Adults: 7:45 – 8:45pm

For all classes it is absolutely vital that:

  1. You book your space for each week – click here
  2. Students parents read through the safety guidelines available online (Facebook / website etc)

Students who have a twice a week membership will be able to book 2 classes per week if you wish.

Are you looking to return to training?

If you are looking to return to classes with us we would be delighted to see you again.  Please contact Master Finch and we can sort that for you very quickly and easily: kent@mattfiddes.com

NEW Timetable – 20th July onward

Posted on: July 21st, 2020 by David Finch

20th July onward – NEW timetable for online and face-to-face classes

The new timetable is available to view in the following locations:

  1. The “MF Kent Online Training” Facebook group page – click here
  2. Log into this website
  3. Your school WhatsApp group

 

Herne Bay – change to Saturday classes

Posted on: July 15th, 2020 by David Finch
HERNE BAY CLASSES – Saturdays
Due to numbers I have made a small tweak to the JUNIOR & ADULT timetable.
From this week (18th July) they will now run as follows:
  • Juniors: 9:45 – 10:30am
  • Adults: 10:45 – 11:30am
You do not need to alter your bookings if you have made them already.
REMEMBER: if your membership is for 2+ classes per week (not including Black Belt Club / Weapons) then you are allowed to book in to 2 classes per week (not on the same day).
The Wednesday timetable will remain as it is for now.
Regards
Master Finch

12th July – update from Master Finch

Posted on: July 12th, 2020 by David Finch

We have posted a video update from Master Finch on our “MF Online Online Training” Facebook group page as well as the individual school WhatsApp groups.  Some exciting updates including:

  • review of new face-to-face classes in Herne Bay
  • students who have a 2 x per week membership – new info
  • re-opening dates for various locations
  • September colour-belt grading
  • August shut-down week

Exciting news ahead!

Ashford Classes re-starting on 21st July

Posted on: July 5th, 2020 by David Finch

After all the wait we can announce that classes in Ashford will re-start on Tuesday, 21st July 2020.

More details will be announced very soon once we have put into place all the necessary safety measures and finalised the timetable – watch this space!

See you soon!

Master Finch

NEW Timetable starting this week (6th July) – UPDATE

Posted on: July 5th, 2020 by David Finch

We are very excited to be heading into a new phase of our return to classes with the launch of face-to-face class in Herne Bay.  For all the details of these classes please refer to:

  • Previous news posts
  • MF Kent Online Training Facebook group page
  • Log in to this website
  • Your school WhatsApp group

There is one small change to the new timetable – there will no longer be any classes on a Friday on Zoom.

If you have any questions regarding the new timetable please do not hesitate to contact us, but please remember:

You MUST book you classes for Herne Bay

 

COVID Safe Classes – safety video

Posted on: July 1st, 2020 by David Finch

With the exciting news that we will be returning to face-to-face classes from 8th July (in Herne Bay only initially), we have produced a safety video for all students and families to watch so that they are aware of procedures.

You can watch the video by:

  • Logging in to this website and going to the videos section
  • Go to our YouTube channel; click here
  • Go to our Facebook pages – here is a link to our MF Kent Facebook Page;  click here

For all those students who will be attending the classes in Herne Bay please ensure:

  1. You have watched the safety video
  2. You have read the COVID Safe Lessons document (log into this website or go to one of our Facebook pages)
  3. You have booked in online: click here

See you soon!

Master Finch

8th July onward – NEW FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES

Posted on: June 29th, 2020 by David Finch

Face-to-face classes starting 8th July in Herne Bay

Due to the recent lifting of restrictions we are very pleased to announce the opening of our first face-to-face classes since the COVID-19 lock-down.

As you would imagine, there are some very important safety concerns and procedures that we have put in place to protect both students and instructors.

The face-to-face timetable will start from Wednesday, 8th July and will run as follows:

VENUE: Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Herne Bay

WEDNESDAY:

  • Mighty Matts: 4:30pm
  • Juniors 1: 5:15pm
  • Juniors 2: 6:00pm
  • Adults 1: 6:45pm
  • Adults 2: 7:30pm

SATURDAY:

  • Mighty Matts: 9:00am
  • Juniors 1: 9:45am
  • Juniors 2: 10:30am
  • Adults 1: 11:15am
  • Adults 2: 12:00pm

These classes will be streamed live on our “MF Kent Online Training” Facebook group page.

Important points to note:

  1. Please read the safety guidelines that are available in the login section of this website or on our Facebook group pages or on your school Whatsapp group.
  2. Students must book their space in advance (“Book Appointment” button on the bottom left of this web-page)
  3. Classes are limited to 10 x students maximum
  4. Juniors & Adults have 2 x choices for each day
  5. Students can only book 1 x class per week

We appreciate that there are many students who may not be able to travel for these classes – thank you for your patience.  As soon as we can we will be opening up in your area.  If you can travel you are more than welcome to attend.

See you soon!

Master Finch

NEW Online Timetable & 1-2-1’s (29th June – 3rd July only)

Posted on: June 15th, 2020 by David Finch

PHASE 2: the next step towards a return to face-to-face classes

From 29th June onward we will be running a new timetable for online classes as well as our 1-2-1 sessions.  The new schedule will include Zoom classes 4 x per week (Tuesday – Friday).

This new schedule is designed to help students and families ease back into more of an evening routine, no too dissimilar to our usual class timetable when we are in our venues.

Please note the following:

  1. Students are welcome to attend 1 or more of the Zoom classes per week
  2. There will be no more Facebook live classes on a Saturday morning
  3. There will be no more 1-2-1 sessions after Friday, 26th June (except for those students who currently have 1 x session per week)

This new timetable is available to view:

  • On this website (please log in)
  • The Facebook group page “MF Kent Online Training”
  • All school WhatsApp groups

Please do take the time to read the new timetable and note the new days / times / zoom codes etc.  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards

Master Finch

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