Grading day: Sunday, 26th September 2022

CHANGE OF VENUE:

Due to numbers we have moved the grading to another hall (same day and times). It is just around the corner:

NEW GRADING VENUE: The Canterbury High School, CT2 8QA – click here

• Entry is through the main reception doors up the stairs (you will see our MF Kent flag)
• Please wait outside until called in

ROAD CLOSURES & TRAFFIC

Please note that traffic has been particularly busy in and around Canterbury as well as ongoing road works – please allow a little more travel time.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION

The deadline for registering is Thursday, 23rd September 2022

Grading day: Sunday, 26th September 2021

The deadline to register and pay for this upcoming grading is:

Thursday, 23rd September 2021

All students who are eligible for this grading have been awarded a Black Tag and parents have been sent information either via WhatsApp or text.

Practice – practice – practice!

It is that exciting time of year when we start to assess those students who we feel are ready for the upcoming Grading and the next level. We will be tag-testing all the way until the last lesson before the grading day so there is plenty of time to practice and work hard.

What is tag-testing?

Tag-testing is where we look very closely at each student in class and see if :

• They are confident with their techniques and drills
• They have the right attitude
• They have been practicing and working hard in and out of the classes

Like anything in life, if a student wishes to be successful then they must be prepared to work hard and put in that extra bit of practice at home. If you need any help with this please do speak to your instructor.

If we feel they are ready we will:

• Place a black tag on their belt
• Send their parents a text with all the links and information needed

If you receive a black tag and text message it is very important you read all of the necessary files. These can be found either by logging in to our website or in the “Files” section of our members only facebook group.

All Canterbury classes will be moved from the Primary School to the main Secondary School campus from Wednesday, 25th August – Wednesday, 8th Sept (incl.). We will return to the Primary School on Saturday, 11th September.

Click here for the map.

All class times remain the same.

There is lots of parking and entry is up the steps and through the main reception doors – please wait outside until called in (no spectators)

See you soon!

After a well deserved rest we are very much looking forward to seeing all of our wonderful students and families back in class.

Please note we will still be operating some of our COVID-Safe procedures (details online) but this will not change the excitement of seeing everyone again.

A few dates for your diary:

• 19th Sept – IMC ~ Black Belt Training Day (Swindon)
• 26th Sept – Grading Day

We have updated the COVID guidelines for each location and these are available to view as follows:

• Our Facebook group page
• Logging in to this website

Please ensure you read them and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us (kent@mattfiddes.com).

DO NOT ATTEND CLASSES IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID SYMPTOMS OR NOT FEELING 100% WELL IN ANY WAY

FILE NAMES

• COVID Safe lessons – CANTERBURY 19th July
• COVID Safe lessons – STAPLEHURST 19th July
• COVID Safe lessons – ASHFORD 19th July
• COVID Safe lessons – AYLESFORD 19th July

AYLESFORD CLASSES:

We are going to trial having a limited number of spectators in this venue only. PLEASE READ the guidelines so that you are aware of procedures and expectations.

Please read the update file for any changes on what is required after 19th July. As usual, we will be constantly looking at the most recent guidance and are very well aware of the recent rise in cases.The main things to note are:

1. You DO NOT need to book your space(s) for classes AFTER 19th July
2. We will continue to utilise hand-sanitiser etc before, during and after classes
3. We will NOT be able to allow spectators just yet

The file can be found either:

• “File” section of our Facebook group – click here
• By logging in to our website: www.mattfiddeskent.com

If you have any questions or concerns after reading the update please do not hesitate to contact us.Master Finch

We have added an additional grading date for those students who were very close to being ready for the previous grading and for some of our newest members:

18th July 2021 – Canterbury

When we feel a student is ready we will “tag” them and send parents a text message with all the details needed to register. All the paperwork needed is available on:

• The Facebook Group (“files”)
• By logging in to our website

Please be sure to read all the paperwork fully – by paying online you are confirming that you have read everything.