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MF Online – now live
I am delighted to announce that the new MF Online portal is now live. Here you will find a host of videos (and more) to help your training at home; from curriculum clips to specific training routines.
The portal will be continually added to and developed so be sure to make it a part of your home training.
How to access the portal?
- Click here and go to the MF Online portal
- Register your details for free
- Once you have registered all MF Kent members need to e-mail Master Finch for a link to view the courses
Have fun!
COVID-19 – update (17th March, 12pm)
COVID-19 update – 17th March (12pm)
Good afternoon parents, guardians, students and friends,
At this challenging time I firstly would like to wish you all the very best and hope that life has not been too disrupted. Understandably, we have been inundated with questions regarding classes, training and the upcoming Grading on 29th March.
We are constantly reviewing the situation and advice on an hourly basis as well as speaking daily with venues and schools and aim to keep you all informed should anything change. For the moment, all classes and events will continue as normal this week however, this could change and we are prepared for that. That being said, we will be implementing the following:
- All students MUST wash their hands before the start of class.
- We will only allow those students training in the room. All parents / guardians / friends must wait outside or in your cars to limit the number of people in one space.
- We will ask all students waiting for class to wait outside until the class before has left – again, to limit the number of people in one space.
- If you or anyone in your household display any symptoms or generally feel unwell, please do not come to class.
We are putting plans in place should we be forced to close classes and will keep you all informed should this be necessary.
Thank you for your patience and understanding at this challenging time.
Master Finch
South-East Championships – 26th April 2020
South-East Championships – Burgess Hill
26th April 2020
On-line registration is now open for the 2020 South-East Championships to be held in Burgess Hill. To register simply click here.
15% DISCOUNT if you register in January!
As well as all the usual exciting categories there are one or two small changes:
- There is no wave-master category for Mighty Matts
- Instead there is a 5 x Kick combo category
- There are hand-drill categories for ALL BELT LEVELS
- There are more sparring categories
Watch out for training dates and in the meantime be sure to enter in January to receive your 15% discount!
Championship success
International Championships 2020 – Bath University
After months of preparation, hard work, highs and lows we finally made the journey to Bath for the Matt Fiddes International Championships. This was the biggest and most exciting championships to date with over 650 competitors from as far afield as Australia!
We may have been small in number but the spirit with which we competed was outstanding. There were some excellent performances across the board and I think it is true to say that each and every team member did their very best.
As usual, out intrepid team of parents, friends and Instructors were incredible and a huge part of the MF Kent Team success. Thank you one and all.
Here is the team:
- Brear Homewood (Canterbury) – 1 x bronze
- Charlie Hinder (Canterbury) – 1 x silver
- Millie-Rose Hinder (Canterbury) – 1 x bronze
- Jack Calvert (Canterbury) – 2 x bronze
- Evie-Sue Lewis (Canterbury) – 2 x bronze
- John Boon (Canterbury)
- Josh Boon (Canterbury)
- Emily Calder (Canterbury) – 3 x gold, 1 x bronze
- Kalle Homewood (Canterbury) – 1 x silver
- Henry Ross-Phillips (Canterbury) – 1 x bronze
- Hugo Ross-Phillips (Canterbury)
- Allegra Beaton (Maidstone) – 1 x gold
- Kendra Beaton (Maidstone)
Our championships are open to ALL students, all ages and all locations so it would be fantastic to see more of our wonderful students from all over Kent. Look out for the dates for 2020 and all the training days we have available just for the team.
NEW VENUE Opening soon – Herne Bay
OPENING 3rd SEPTEMBER
We are delighted to announce the opening of a new location:
Lady of the Sacred Heart Church
Clarence Road
Herne Bay, CT6 8SP
This new location will run every Tuesday and will also include a new FAMILY CLASS for all family members aged 7yrs and above. The school schedule will be:
Day: Tuesdays
Times:
- Mighty Matts – 4:15pm
- Family – 5:00pm
WOULD YOU LIKE TO ATTEND MORE CLASSES?
If you currently attend 1 X class per week why not take advantage of our other locations and push your learning even further.
From as little as £20/mth extra you could attend 2, 3 or even 4 classes a week!
Please e-mail us or speak to us in class to find out what membership you have and how to attend more classes per week. We can then adjust your direct debit from September onward.
- If your membership allows 2 classes a week already please feel free to attend our new classes at no extra cost.
Prison Island – student & family challenge
We would like to invite all our students (7yrs & above) and families to an afternoon of fun & teamwork at The Prison Island in Maidstone.
- Do you like a challenge?
- Do you like working in a team?
- Children – do you think you can beat the adults?
- Who has both physical & mental skills?
Here is some information about the centre: Prison Island
You can enter as a team of 3 or 4 or if you are coming on your own we will put together a team for you. Each team competes against one another to see who can solve the most challenges in an hour. Parents, are you feeling brave enough to take on the children?
The plan for the day is:
- Saturday, 20th July 2019
- Prison Island, Maidstone
- 4:00 – 5:00pm
- Under 16yrs: £15.00
- 16yrs & over: £22.50
For those interested we would like to suggest going for some food after. Please let us know if you are interested in eating after so that we can book a suitable restaurant.
To book your space(s):
- e-mail or speak to your Instructor in class
- we will only confirm your space(s) once you have paid in full
- arrange your own team or let us know if you would like us to sort this
- give yourself a team name (if applicable)
- Let us know if you would like to come for food after
We have currently reserved only 20 spaces which we predict will go quickly!
Easter week timetable
Please see below our timetable for the Easter weekend.
- 16th April: no classes in Ashford
- 17th April: classes as normal in Canterbury
- 18th April: classes as normal in Staplehurst (Village Centre – holidays times)
- 19th April: no classes in Maidstone
- 20th April: classes as normal in Broomfield (no classes on 13th April)
- 21st April: no classes in Canterbury
All other classes before and after the Easter weekend are as normal.
STAPLEHURST CLASSES
11th & 18th April: Staplehurst Village Centre (North Hall)
4:00pm – Mighty Matts & Juniors
4:45pm – Seniors
5:30pm – Black Belt class
South-East Championships – CHANGE OF DATE
2019 South-East Championships
CHANGE OF DATE & VENUE
Please note that the SE Championships have been moved. It will now be held on Sunday, 19th May 2019.
NEW VENUE:
- The Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill
- Directions – click here
All categories and times will remain the same.
NEXT CHAMPIONSHIP TRAINING DATE:
- Sunday, 17th March
- 10:00 – 12:00pm
- Chaucer Technology School, Canterbury
- £5.00/person
Thursday, 21st Feb – STAPLEHURST
As usual, all classes will run from the Village Centre, North Hall this week (school holidays) at the following times:
- Mighty Matts & Juniors: 4:00pm
- Seniors: 4:45pm
- Black Belt Club: 5:30 – 6:15pm
See you soon
Master Finch
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