The 2022 MF Kent diary is now available to view from:

• Logging in to this website
• “Files” section of our closed Facebook group page

The diary includes dates for:

• Gradings
• Tournaments
• Junior Instructor courses
• Black Belt training
• School closures
• etc

We have now updated all of the information needed for the upcoming grading day on Sunday, 13th March 2022. Files and details can be found:

• Logging in to this website
• “Files” section of our student Facebook group page – click here

We will start TAG-TESTING from the beginning of February so there is plenty of time to practice.

Students invited to the grading will be awarded a BLACK TAG.

To achieve anything in life takes dedication and commitment – therefore, we strongly recommend students do a little practice at home in between classes.

Students must be able to:

• Remember all of their skills and drills
• Be able to PERFORM all of their skills and drills with confidence

If you would like a little help to practice then be sure to purchase the online syllabus; a complete video guide of every skill and drill – available from our online shop (CLICK HERE).

Here are the details for the next International Masterclass (IMC) – a day of Black Belt training specifically for Black Belts:

Date:                     Sunday, 13^th February 2022

Venue:                 High Wycombe Judo Centre

Who for:              ALL Black Belts of all ages, abilities and experiences

Tickets:                Maximum capacity 50

To book:              CLICK HERE or go to the Matt Fiddes website and click on the IMC Tab

Cost:                      £49.00 (students)             –              up to 5^th February 2022

                                £69.00 (students)             –              after 5^th February 2022

                                Family discounts available

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.