As usual, the summer is the time where we take a little break from classes. Please make a note of the following dates – there will be no classes running throughout this week:
19th August – 25th August 2024
All other classes will be running as normal through the summer holidays so do come to as many as you can to keep that consistency (and to hopefully tire out the little ones!).
Every Friday one of the Instructing team will be taking over the MF Kent Instagram account to answer any questions you may have.
You may wish to ask them about their own training, what got them started, any high / low points or just what is their favourite food? It is up to you!
We are starting this Friday (8th Jan) with Mr Levermore!
If you are not on Instagram do follow: @matt_fiddes_kent
29th – 31st July 2024
The Canterbury Academy
9:30am – 1:00pm
Come and join us for 1, 2 or 3 x fun-filled mornings of activities and martial arts fun – open to students and non-students.
Come and join us for a fun-filled morning of Martial Arts and lots of other fun games and activities all led by Miss Emily Calder (3rd Dan) & team. This camp is open to all children aged from 5yrs to 12yrs and families can pick 1, 2 or 3 days. If you would like to bring along a family member or friend, you can also book them in too!
More information and details will be provided via e-mail once you have booked your space(s).
Deadline to register: 20th July 2024
Sunday, 9th June 2024
Canterbury Primary School
We are delighted to be able to host a first aid course for all of our students, parents and families – this is open to everyone.
The course will run as follows:
Spaces will be limited to so book please use the following link and we look forward to seeing you there.
Further details can be found online and will be sent out to those booked on nearer the time.
Fundraising Race Night
The Canterbury Academy
7:00 – 10:30pm
Come and join us for a adrenaline fuelled evening of laughter and light-hearted gambling, all to help raise funds to send a team to the International Championships in Australia this year.
If you have not attended a race night before, they are lots of fun for everyone. With some light-hearted betting for each race (£0.50p per bet), all the races are pre-recorded and selection is made on the night, so nobody knows the result – not even us! 50% of the takings go to help raise money for the trip and the remainder is split between winning ticket holders and sponsors. There will also be a raffle and light refreshment available to purchase.
£20.00 per table
£0.50p per bet
There are also opportunities to get involved a little more and win bigger on the night;
For all sponsors, we will show your logo and any details you wish on programmes and throughout the evening. To find out more details or to get involved please e-mail: kent@mattfiddes.com .
Other details…..
Saturday, 7th April 2024
Ditton Community Centre, Aylesford
We are so excited to announce a NEW Interclub Tournament aimed at giving every student an opportunity to compete in a smaller scale, more relaxed tournament as well as helping to raise funds to send the team to Australia in October for the International Championships.
The day is open to all ages and levels and is the perfect opportunity for anyone to try a tournament for the first time, or just to sharpen those skills and drills in a fun setting.
£25.00 – single competitor
£40.00 – 2+ family competitors
Spectators – FREE
MIGHTY MATT students can compete in:
JUNIORS & ADULTS can compete in:
This is very much a family day so do bring along family and friends to watch and take-part.
There will also be a RAFFLE and TEA & COFFEE to purchase and help much needed funds for the UK team.
If you have any questions please speak to your Instructor and be sure to book your space(s).
MF South-East Championships – Burgess Hill
Sunday, 21st April 2024
After the huge success of the 2023 championships we are very excited to announce the date and venue for the South-East Championships in Burgess Hill. This regional tournament is open to all ages and levels and there are categories and events for everyone.
Please keep an eye out for extra training days too!
10% OFF with “Earlybird24” (up to 31st Jan)
Family discounts available
All details and categories are available when you click to register. If you have any questions please speak to your instructor and they will be able to advise.
I am delighted to announce some unique training dates for students who are red-stripe & above. These IMC sessions (IMC – “International Master Class”) are taught by some of the most experienced instructors within the MF Group and are open to students and instructors from across the UK. This provides a very special environment to learn from and experience training with some of the highest ranked students and instructors we have.
Each 5hr IMC event is run as follows:
We are very lucky to be hosting one of these IMC events in Canterbury so be sure to book early as spaces are limited:
Anyone who attends an IMC is also eligible to wear the unique IMC range of clothing – IMC shop
Other dates for 2024 are:
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Details for these events are being distributed across the MF Group this week so be sure to book early.
Master Finch
The diary for 2024 is now available to download. Here you will be able to plan for:
There will be no classes between the following dates as we rest over the festive period:
Friday, 22nd December – Wednesday, 3rd January 2024 (incl.)
This means that the last classes of 2023 will be Thursday, 21st December and we will return to classes on Thursday, 4th January 2024.
2024 Diary:
We will shortly be sending out the diary for 2024 via e-mail which will include:
18th ~ 20th December 2023
The Canterbury Academy
9:30am – 1:00pm
The perfect chance to drop the kids off and either finish all those Christmas plans or just get a few hours of quiet before the busy celebrations start.
Come and join us for a fun-filled morning of Martial Arts and lots of other fun games and activities all led by Miss Emily Calder (3rd Dan) & team. This camp is open to all children aged from 5yrs to 12yrs and families can pick 1, 2 or 3 days. If you would like to bring along a family member or friend, you can also book them in too!
More information and details will be provided via e-mail once you have booked your space(s).
Deadline to register: 15th December 2023
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