Summer shut-down & well done!: 10th – 16th August

Posted on: August 8th, 2020 by David Finch

Summer shut-down – no classes 10th – 16th August

It has been a very strange and challenging few months and, on reflection, I think we all deserve a good rest both mentally and physically.

I am so proud of the MF Kent family for all that you have achieved since March and all that you have maintained throughout this period.  As we look back at this time this will sere as a very important lesson to us all; that, no matter what challenges lay ahead, if we want to achieve anything in life, sometimes the path will be hard and unknown but if we stick to our values and believe in ourselves we will come through the other side.

A huge thank you to all our students and families for your determination to continue your training and to our wonderful Instructors and Juniors Instructors who have given such a significant amount of time, energy and resources to enable everyone’s Martial Arts journey to continue.

Have a well deserved rest and I cannot wait to return with you all and see what exciting things the latter part of 2020 will bring.

All the best

Master Finch

Launch of NEW syllabus and online curriculum videos

Posted on: August 4th, 2020 by David Finch

NEW MF Syllabus coming soon!

We are very excited to be launching the brand new MF syllabus for all ages.  Some students may have noticed a few extra drills and / or techniques being taught these last two weeks and this is the start.

We will be explaining more to all students as we embark on this after the week break but the most important thing to note is that this is a very exciting change but one that will not disrupt a student’s learning or progression.

New syllabus now available online

The new syllabus has been filmed for all age groups and is now available to purchase online.  As well as the syllabus, this new online membership will be an ever-growing library of videos to help a students Martial Arts journey.  The options for you are:

1. BASIC PACKAGE: (£4.99/mth OR £45.00/yr) – click here

  • Mighty Matt curriculum
  • Junior & Adult curriculum
  • Black Belt curriculum
  • Additional videos for home training & learning

2. LEADERSHIP / WEAPONS PACKAGE (£6.99/mth / OR £65.00/yr) – click here

  • Mighty Matt curriculum
  • Junior & Adult curriculum
  • Black Belt curriculum
  • Additional videos for home training & learning
  • Extra training videos exclusively for Leadership  Weapons students

FAQ’s

What will happen to the free MF Online membership?

  • This will still be available however the content will be reduced over August.  The free package will not contain the new MF syllabus.

Do we have to purchase both packages if we train in both programmes?

  • No. The Leadership / Weapons Package contains everything that the Basic Package has and more.

Do we have to purchase a package for each family member?

  • No. One package is for the whole family to enjoy.

 

 

Important update from Master Finch (3rd Aug)

Posted on: August 4th, 2020 by David Finch

3rd August update from Master Finch

You can now view the weekly update from 3rd August either on our YouTube channel (click here), on our “MF Kent Members & Online Training” Facebook Group page or by logging on to this website.

Here is a bullet point summary:

  • Classes are going well now we are face-to-face
  • No classes next week (10th – 16th Aug)
  • Reminder about booking for EVERY class and for every family
  • Online colour-belt Grading; 30th Aug
  • Launch of a NEW syllabus for all age groups
  • Brand new syllabus available to purchase online – click here
  • This is the last weekly update (unless something very important arises).  Communication will continue via:
  1. This website
  2. WhatsApp group for each school location
  3. Facebook group pages for each location
  4. Private Facebook group for members; “MF Kent Members & Online Training”

 

NEW Timetable – 27th July onward

Posted on: July 27th, 2020 by David Finch

The new updated timetable is available to view via:

  • Logging into the website
  • MF Kent Online Training Facebook group page

Please note the following:

  • ASHFORD CLASSES – Tuesdays
  • CANTERBURY CLASSES – Wednesdays & Saturdays
  • MAIDSTONE / AYLESFORD CLASSES – Fridays
  • STAPLEHURST CLASSES – starting 20th August
  • ZOOM CLASSES – will continue on Tuesdays & Thursdays until 13th August
  • SUMMER SHUT-DOWN – there are no classes from 10th – 16th August incl.

 

Maidstone classes returning

Posted on: July 23rd, 2020 by David Finch

Maidstone classes re-starting – 31st July

We are delighted to announce that our MF Maidstone School will be able to re-open from Friday, 31st July.

As with many centres across the UK, difficult decisions have had to be made and sadly Welcome Gym in Maidstone had taken the decision not to hire out their facilities to external parties.  Therefore, we have moved location just 3.5 miles up the road to what will be a better facility long term.

Our new facility is: DITTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, AYLESFORD, ME20 6AHclick here for map

This facility offers:

  • better, safer parking
  • more space for the future once the school starts to grow
  • safer facility for younger students

Our timetable will be very similar:

  • Mighty Matts: 4:30 – 5:00pm
  • Juniors: 5:15 – 6:00pm
  • Black Belt Club: 6:15 – 7:00pm
  • Adults: 7:00 – 8:00pm

As with all our venues all students will need to:

  1. Read the COVID-Safe guidelines for this location (on the “MF Kent Online Training” Facebook group page / this website)
  2. Book your space for every lesson (via this website)

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch and, in the meantime, I very much look forward to seeing you all again face-to-face.

Master Finch

CANTERBURY CLASSES – opening 25th July

Posted on: July 21st, 2020 by David Finch

Canterbury Classes are back!

We are delighted to announce that classes in Canterbury will be re-opening from Saturday, 25th July with the following timetable:

SATURDAYS:

  • Mighty Matts: 9:00 – 9:30am
  • Juniors: 9:45 – 10:30am
  • Adults: 10:45 – 11:45am

WEDNESDAYS:

  • Mighty Matts: 6:00 – 6:30pm
  • Juniors: 6:45 – 7:30pm
  • Adults: 7:45 – 8:45pm

For all classes it is absolutely vital that:

  1. You book your space for each week – click here
  2. Students parents read through the safety guidelines available online (Facebook / website etc)

Students who have a twice a week membership will be able to book 2 classes per week if you wish.

Are you looking to return to training?

If you are looking to return to classes with us we would be delighted to see you again.  Please contact Master Finch and we can sort that for you very quickly and easily: kent@mattfiddes.com

NEW Timetable – 20th July onward

Posted on: July 21st, 2020 by David Finch

20th July onward – NEW timetable for online and face-to-face classes

The new timetable is available to view in the following locations:

  1. The “MF Kent Online Training” Facebook group page – click here
  2. Log into this website
  3. Your school WhatsApp group

 

Herne Bay – change to Saturday classes

Posted on: July 15th, 2020 by David Finch
HERNE BAY CLASSES – Saturdays
Due to numbers I have made a small tweak to the JUNIOR & ADULT timetable.
From this week (18th July) they will now run as follows:
  • Juniors: 9:45 – 10:30am
  • Adults: 10:45 – 11:30am
You do not need to alter your bookings if you have made them already.
REMEMBER: if your membership is for 2+ classes per week (not including Black Belt Club / Weapons) then you are allowed to book in to 2 classes per week (not on the same day).
The Wednesday timetable will remain as it is for now.
Regards
Master Finch

12th July – update from Master Finch

Posted on: July 12th, 2020 by David Finch

We have posted a video update from Master Finch on our “MF Online Online Training” Facebook group page as well as the individual school WhatsApp groups.  Some exciting updates including:

  • review of new face-to-face classes in Herne Bay
  • students who have a 2 x per week membership – new info
  • re-opening dates for various locations
  • September colour-belt grading
  • August shut-down week

Exciting news ahead!

Ashford Classes re-starting on 21st July

Posted on: July 5th, 2020 by David Finch

After all the wait we can announce that classes in Ashford will re-start on Tuesday, 21st July 2020.

More details will be announced very soon once we have put into place all the necessary safety measures and finalised the timetable – watch this space!

See you soon!

Master Finch

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