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2017 International Championships

Posted on: October 3rd, 2017 by David Finch

2017 International Championships

Saturday, 4th November

Oasis Leisure Centre, Swindon

It is that time of year again when all the best competitors from the MF family come together to compete for the title of “British Champion”.  This year is extra special because, as well as students from across the UK and Scotland, we welcome our cousins from Australia making this tournament the 2017 International Championships.

 

We will be training for this in every sessions and so if you would like to be part of the MF Kent Team please speak to your Instructor.  You can compete in:

 

 

 

  • Mighty Matt (3-6yrs) Hand-drills
  • Mighty Matts (3-6yrs) Kick-Boxing Drill (Brown-stripes and above only)
  • Mighty Matt (3-6yrs) Wavemaster
  • Hand-drills
  • Kick-boxing drill
  • Sparring
  • Forms (individual, pairs & Instructor categories)
  • Extreme kicking

This is a really exciting family day out and students will take so many positives from it so come and speak to us and be part of team MF Kent!

To enter simply click here

 

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WELCOME BACK

Posted on: August 29th, 2017 by David Finch

WELCOME BACK

I hope you have had a wonderful summer break and enjoyed lots of fun family time.

From today we are now back and running as normal* and very much look forward to seeing you all back in class, working towards some exciting goals.

*Staplehurst School – we are still in the Village Centre (North Hall) on Thursday, 31st Aug and back at the Primary School on Thursday, 7th September at our normal class times.

 

 

 

For your diary:

  • 24th September – Colourbelt & Panel Gradings (Maidstone)
  • 4th November – MF Championships (Swindon)
  • 10th December – Colourbelt & Panel Gradings (Maidstone)

See you soon

Master Finch

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Summer shut down

Posted on: July 26th, 2017 by David Finch

As usual, each summer it is important that we all have a little break from the normal routine to charge the batteries.  This year our summer shut down will be:

Monday, 21st – Sunday, 27th August (inclusive)

There will be no classes running during this period.  All classes will run as usual before and after this little break.

Happy holidays!

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Belt & certificate presentations

Posted on: June 27th, 2017 by David Finch

After the wonderful successes of the past Grading we are excited to let you know that belt & certificate presentations will take place across our schools from Monday, 3rd July onward.

Be sure to bring along family, friends and cameras and join in the celebrations.

Those students who have reached 1st Degree Black Belt and above, we will contact you when your belts have been completed.

See you soon.

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Father and son running for Cancer Research

Posted on: June 6th, 2017 by David Finch

On Sunday, 2nd July one of our adult Black Belts, Saom, and his father Amir, will be taking part in Man on the Run; a wonderful 5k run raising much needed funds and awareness for male cancer research.

This is such a fantastic cause and challenge – one which we know you will both triumph in.

Good-luck to you both and let’s all help them hit their fundraising target.

To sponsor them please click here to go to their Justgiving page.

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STAPLEHURST – Thur, 1st June

Posted on: May 31st, 2017 by David Finch

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

As usual, all classes will transfer to the Village Centre (North Hall) during the school holiday week.  Class times as follows:

Mighty Matts & Juniors: 4:00pm

Seniors: 4:45pm

Weapons: 5:30pm

Note about last week’s cancellation:

Once again, please accept my apologies for the cancellation of last week’s classes and thank you all for your kind messages and understanding.

Feel free to attend a class at any one of our other locations – not just this week but any week, feel free to do so.  In addition, we will be adding a little bit of time, where possible, to lessons for the next few weeks to make up for lost time.

If you would like to know lessons days and times of our other locations please feel to do so (remember, you can do this ANY time during the year ad not just this week)

Many thanks

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Day of P.E. at Hernhill Primary

Posted on: April 25th, 2017 by David Finch

On Monday, 24th April we were invited to spend a day at Hernhill Church of England Primary School to deliver a day of Martial Arts P.E. lessons.

We taught 5 lessons for years 2-6 and what a fun time we had.  All the children were incredibly focused and well behaved and really got stuck in!  Lots of kicking, balance and learning about what it takes to be a champion in life.

Thank you to everyone involved and well done to all of the wonderful children.

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South-East Championships

Posted on: April 3rd, 2017 by David Finch

The South-East Championships is a really exciting day for all students and families to come together and demonstrate their passion, determination, skill and sportsmanship.  This is an excellent opportunity for students of all ages and experience to show their talents.

This year we have the chance to take part in a tournament relatively close to home and we are looking to take a team of 30 students.  The details are:

Edenbridge Leisure Centre, Edenbridge

Sunday, 7th May 2017

This is open to all students from Purple Belt and above with categories for:

  • Hand-Drills
  • Extreme Kicking Combination
  • Sparring
  • Forms
  • Pair Forms
  • Kick-Boxing

To enter simply follow the link, complete and hand in the form and money to Master Finch.

In class we will be dedicating time towards this exciting event.  If you are unsure or have any questions please do speak to an Instructor or any students who have taken part in such events.

Come and be a part of team MF Kent!

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Sparring kit – SALE NOW ON

Posted on: March 20th, 2017 by David Finch

After such an exciting Grading this weekend there are lots of exciting times ahead, whether they be learning new techniques and drills or preparing for the South East Championships (7th May 2017).

To celebrate this exciting time we are offering a special discount on all sparring equipment.  This is available for all students.  Having sparring equipment in class will help all students take their training up another level and allow them to train in greater safety and comfort when performing certain drills.

10% discount on individual items (feet protection etc) – RRP £30.00

15% discount on full sparring package – RRP £90.00

20 discount on full sparring package only (2+ family members)

  • items must be paid for when ordering
  • offer expires 5th April 2017

Speak to your Instructor in class or e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com

Master Finch

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Changes to Weapons Classes – spaces available

Posted on: March 20th, 2017 by David Finch

Change to the Leadership Programme

As you know, we currently run a 6-month rotation on the Leadership / Weapons programme.  After reviewing this and with feedback from various parties, I have decided to change the content of this programme.  The aim of this is to:

  1. Continue to offer variations outside of the normal MF programm
  2. Use the classes to add greater benefit to your normal Junior / Adult classes

Consequently, the Leadership / Weapons programme will consist of the following monthly rotation:

–               Weapons skills

–               Street self-defence & board breaking

–               Fitness training

–               Forms training

–               Championship / Sparring training

–               Grading preparation

–               Guest instructors

You will be informed what is coming up next a month in advance:

March    –               Bokken

April       –               Championship / Sparring training

The cost for this refreshed programme will remain the same. To continue in this class you do not need to do anything.  If you are new to the programme please see below.

Special Leadership Uniform:

Students who are part of the Leadership / Weapons Programme are still able to wear the MF Black uniform.

Who can join the Leadership Programme?

To enrol onto the Leadership Programme students must:

  • Be 7yrs and above
  • Show the correct attitude and focus in class

NOTE:    Places will be limited for this special programme due to safety and insurance reasons.  If places become available students may join once they have been personally invited and recommended to do so by their instructor.

 

Timetable                       Canterbury           –               Sunday                  6:15pm

Maidstone            –               Friday                     6:00pm

Staplehurst          –               Thursday               7:30pm

 

                                          

To find out how to get started and book your place please e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com.

Master Finch

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