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Get to know your Instructors
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
Out of class activities for all students
Whilst we a all come to terms with this current situation, we at MF Kent are working hard to provide extra activities for our students and families to help keep you busy and active.
As well as regular online classes we will be providing a range of activities to keep minds and bodies active, including:
- Arts & crafts
- Adult and child fitness challenges
- Competitions & games
- Question & Answer sessions & more
We came through 2020 together and I know we will do the same for 2021. Have fun and see you in class!
Master Finch
Classes are back online only – January timetable
Confirmation of classes – ONLINE ONLY from 5th Jan 2021
Due to the recent Government guidance under Tier 4 all of our classes will resume as normal online.
As we did in November 2020, the online timetable will be exactly the same as our face-to-face timetable using the same Zoom login details as before.
** You do not need to book in for online classes **
We will return to face-to-face classes once we are moved back into tier 3 and the guidance suggests it is safe to do so. In the meantime, clear the floor space, iron the uniform and bring your energy as we have lots to do!
CLASSES START from Tuesday, 5th January 2021
WHERE IS THE ONLINE TIMETABLE? You can view the timetable (and Zoom login code) on either:
- School WhatsApp group
- School Facebook page
- Members Facebook group page
- Logging into this website
How many classes may I attend online in a week?
If your membership allows you to attend 1 x face-to-face class/week = 2 x online classes per week
If your membership allows you to attend 2+ x face-to-face class/week = unlimited online classes per week
Happy New Year & Welcome Back
Happy New Year and welcome back to all our wonderful MF Kent families and friends.
A new year is upon us and with the same determination, patience and focus we will ensure 2021 is another success.
2020 was certainly a very challenging year and although the first few months of 2021 may seem uncertain, I am very confident that the next 12-mths will be more positive and even more rewarding than the last.
Whether online or, when the situation permits, face-to-face, myself and the team very much look forward to seeing you all again very soon; helping you all to achieve your goals and taking you through the new and exciting syllabus.
See you soon!
Master Finch
2020 review and best wishes from Master Finch
Last message of 2020 from Master Finch – Click here
Have a wonderful festive time and see you in January!
Master Finch
Timetable reminder:
No classes between 23rd Dec – 4th January 2021 (incl.).
Canterbury Classes – 16th & 19th Dec
Canterbury Classes (16th & 19th Dec) – going online
After a thorough review of local infection rates and with more and more of our students being asked by schools to stay at home, I have decided to move all remaining 2020 class for Canterbury to Zoom.
Please note the following:
- You do not need to book for Zoom classes
- Class times remain the same
- You can use the same Zoom code as throughout November
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we do our part to help keep everyone safe, particularly at this time of year.
For those students who have recently passed a Grading, we will get belts and certificates out to you as soon as we can.
Regards
Master Finch
December & January timetable (Christmas shut-down)
December & January Timetable
Face-to-face & Zoom
Last class of 2020: First class of 2021:
Canterbury (Wednesdays): 16th Dec 6th Jan
Canterbury (Saturdays): 19th Dec 9th Jan
Aylesford (Fridays): 18th Dec 8th Jan
Staplehurst (Thursdays): 17th Dec 7th Jan
Ashford (Tuesdays): 15th Dec 5th Jan
*** There will be no face-to-face classes between 20th Dec ~ 4th Jan inclusive ***
Extra Zoom classes (only) for everyone: (same zoom code as for previous classes)
Monday, 21st December
- Mighty Matts 5:00 – 5:30pm
- Juniors & Adults 5:45 – 6:45pm
Tuesday, 22nd December
- Mighty Matts 5:00 – 5:30pm
- Juniors & Adults 5:45 – 6:45pm
(These are NOT face-to-face classes – Zoom only)
PLEASE NOTE…..
We may decide to close face-to-face classes (only) earlier than the dates above if:
– Government advice indicates that we should
– After reviewing local data and advice we feel it is unsafe to do so
If this is the case all classes will run on Zoom as per the normal timetable (except for 21st & 22nd Dec).
Either way, there will be no classes (face-to-face or zoom) between 23rd December & 4th January (incl.).
Grading Registration – deadline (10th Dec)
GRADING REGISTRATION – Reminder
Deadline: Thursday, 10th Dec
For all those students who have been invited to grade on Sunday, 13th Dec, please remember to register.
TO REGISTER you just need to read the appropriate files and pay via bank transfer (all details sent to you).
ZOOM – if you would be more comfortable grading via Zoom please let us know and register in the same way. The zoom code will be sent you you shortly.
Deadline for registrations is the end of Thursday, 10th Dec.
Regards
Master Finch
Welcome back (from 2nd December)
Classes are back open from Wednesday, 2nd Dec
After careful study of the new tier system across Kent we are delighted to be able to safely open our classes from Wednesday, 2nd December.
Please note the following:
- All COVID-Safe procedures will be in place
- Students must book in online for each class
- Adult students must wear a face mask on arrival / departure
- All students must wear suitable footwear (trainers / Martial Arts shoes)
- We are unable to welcome spectators
- Please stay at home if you have any symptoms / not feeling 100%
We recognise that there are some students and families that are either unable or not quite ready to return to face to face classes and so we will be streaming all classes on Zoom as we have done throughout November. The Zoom classes will be streamed from the live classes and so will run at the same time. Please use the same zoom codes as per November’s online timetable.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us (kent@mattfiddes.com)
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