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Weekly update from Master Finch (28th Feb)
Colour-belt Grading Info – 28th March 2021
We are very excited to announce the details for the first Grading day of 2021. After a long and, at times, challenging lock-down, we are so pleased to be able to offer our students the opportunity to show their skills after working so hard online.
Will I / my little one be Grading?
If we feel it is the right time we will invite you / your little one to the Grading via text message. This message will detail where to find all the information needed.
How do we confirm our place?
Your space is confirmed by paying online. By paying online you are acknowledging that you have read and understood all the paperwork.
Where do we find the information?
All the files that you need to read can be found:
- Logging in to this website
- In the “Files” section of our members Facebook Group – click here
How do we pay for the Grading?
Payment for the Grading is made online – details of which are on the paperwork. We will confirm receipt of payment via text which will include the Zoom password and details.
Is the Grading online?
Yes, we will send you the password etc upon receipt of payment.
How can we practice to prepare for the Grading?
If you would like to know exactly what to practice do get in touch (kent@mattfiddes.com). You can also purchase the complete syllabus in video format which shows all the skills and drills for each belt:
- Mighty Matts – click here
- Juniors & Adults – click here
- Black Belts – click here
- All three courses – click here
A Return to classes – how and when?
Following the Government announcement on Monday, 22nd Feb we are delighted to be able to prepare for a phased return to our face-to-face classes.
As with all previous dates and plans, it is important to remind ourselves that these are based on a continued improvement in the current situation and could well change at any given time.
For now, let us all think positive and plan as follows:
- 8th March – schools return (classes remain on Zoom)
- 12th April – children can train indoors, adults (18yrs +) can also train on their own or in family bubbles with limits. No contact and COVID Safe procedure in places as before (classes will run both face-to-face AND Zoom).
- 17th May – children & adults can train indoors.
No contact and COVID Safe procedure in places as before (classes will run face-to-face ONLY) - 21st June – most COVID restrictions removed (contact training can resume)
We will re-issue our COVID Safe guidelines for all parents and students to review prior to the start of classes on 12th April.
Please be reminded that all student must book online as previously – details will be re-issued.
Stay safe – stay positive and we will see each other very soon!
Master Finch
Weekly update from Master Finch (23rd Feb)
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Weekly update from Master Finch (14th Feb)
https://youtu.be/YUAWv1wRsdg
This week’s update from Master Finch is now available to view on the following platforms:
- YouTube – click here
- Logging in to this website
- Our members only Facebook group (“MF Kent Members & Online Training ” – click here)
Extra February half-term sessions (Juniors & Mighty Matts)
There are some extra classes for our younger students to take part in (in addition to normal classes) during the school half term.
Thank you to our Instructor Team for volunteering their time to put on something extra.
The extra timetable can be viewed:
- Our members only Facebook group
- Your school WhatsApp group
- Logging in to this website
Please note:
- You do not need to book
- These classes are in addition to normal classes
- Full uniform and belt (as normal)
- Drink and space (as normal)
- Log on in plenty of time
- Same log-in details as classes
- Please read the timetable
Weekly update from Master Finch (7th Feb)
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February 100k Challenge
GOAL
- To complete 100,000 kicks before 10pm on 28th February 2021 as a team
WHO CAN TAKE PART?
- This is open to all students and families – the more the merrier
HOW DO WE REGISTER?
- To take part simply send the names of everyone taking part to Master Finch (07980308952 or kent@mattfiddes.com). If you are taking part as a family please send your family name (you can give yourself a team name if you wish!)
HOW DO WE RECORD THE KICKS?
- All kicks must be performed either on a pad / cushion
- All kicks must be at least waist height
- You must put your foot on the ground after each kick
- You can perform any kick you wish
- You add both your left and right leg together for everyone taking part
- Kicks that are performed in our Martial Arts classes do not count towards the total
- Text or e-mail your daily total to Master Finch
HOW DO WE KNOW THE TOTAL?
- Each day we will post online (Facebook) the running total and who has the highest individual / family total.
PRIZE FOR THE HIGHEST TOTAL…
- There is a prize for the individual or family who record the highest number of kicks
Weekly update from Master Finch (31st Jan)
This week’s update from Master Finch is now available to view at the following locations:
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Junior Black Belt Bingo Challenge
You can now download the Junior Black Belt Bingo Challenge either by logging in to this website or from the members only Facebook group.
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