Red Tag Challenge

Posted on: April 20th, 2020 by David Finch

MIGHTY MATTS & JUNIORS

Red Tag Challenge

During these uncertain and sometimes worrying times it is important that we stick to what we now is right and continue to demonstrate the attitudes of a Black Belt.

The challenge is simple – demonstrate your wonderful Black Belt attribute and earn your Red Tag.

We would like to challenge all our Mighty Matt & Juniors students to earn their RED TAG in the next 3-weeks.  Whether you are Grading or not, we can still learn what it is to be a Black Belt.

  • Download your philosophy / homework sheets (either from this website of the MF Kent Online Training Facebook page)
  • Mighty Matts are to download: “Being Brave”
  • Juniors are to download the philosophy for their belt (the belt they are currently on)
  • Learn the philosophy and put it into practice
  • Send us evidence of you understanding your philosophy and you will earn your RED TAG online and then we will present you with it when we return a normal
  • If you have already earned your RED TAG then this is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate even more wonderful examples

I have explained the importance of the RED TAG in a video on the MF Kent Online Training Facebook page.

Any questions please do ask – who is ready for the challenge?

Master Finch

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Membership collections: DFC – NEST

Posted on: April 3rd, 2020 by David Finch

Change of collections from DFC to NEST

For those members who’s fees are collected by DFC each month, we will be changing companies as of 1st May 2020.  You should hopefully receive a text and / or e-mail from NEST asking for you to set up a direct debit either on the 1st or 15th May.  Please do this online following the link sent to you.  Your DFC payments will cease automatically.

THIS ONLY APPLIES TO MEMBERS WHO HAVE THEIR FEES COLLECTED BY DFC.

Your membership fee will remain the same.

If you have any questions regarding this change please do get in touch.

Many thanks for your patience and support.

Master Finch

Posted in School News

1-2-1 Live – available to book now!

Posted on: April 2nd, 2020 by David Finch

1-2-1 Live – BOOK NOW

We are very excited to announce the start of our live 1-2-1 sessions.  These are in addition to the live classes we are running each week and will help to give you that extra bit of specific training and feedback.

HOW TO BOOK:

  • Please read the T&C’s before sending in your requests
  • Once you have read the T&C’s please e-mail Master Finch: kent@mattfiddes.com
  • You will find the T&C’s plus the timetable of available times either;
  1. On the MF Kent Online Training facebook group page
  2. In the student login section of this website

See you soon!

Master Finch

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COVID-19 & Training update – 30th March

Posted on: March 30th, 2020 by David Finch

COVID-19 & Training update – 30th March

After a week of going “live”, here is a little information to keep you updated for the week ahead.

If you would like to see a more in-depth video on how things are progression, please go to the MF Kent Online Training Facebook page and watch Sunday night’s chat with Master Finch.

Here is a brief overview:

  • Firstly, well done for all of your fantastic efforts to continue your training & learning this week – it has been a learning curve for us all.
  • Please see below the timetable for the week
  • There is a small change to the Junior & Adult classes on Tuesday & Thursday this week (15-min later start)
  • We will be trialling a Zoom class at 6:30pm on Tuesday, 31st March for Black Belts (30-min)

Weekly timetable:

Tuesday – classes (MM = 4:30pm, Juniors & Adults = 5:30pm, Black Belts = 6:30pm)

Wednesday – “Workout Wednesday”

Thursday – classes (MM = 4:30pm, Juniors & Adults = 5:30pm

Friday – challenge day

Saturday – classes (MM = 9:30am, Juniors & Adults = 10:15am)

Sunday – Facebook live chat with Master Finch (brief 20-min update and Q&A)

 

*** MF Online Portal – remember, you have access to this 24/7 – click here!

Have fun and stay safe!

Master Finch

Posted in Community News, School News

MF Online – now live

Posted on: March 22nd, 2020 by David Finch

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?

  1. Click here and go to the MF Online portal
  2. Register your details for free
  3. Once you have registered all MF Kent members need to e-mail Master Finch for a link to view the courses

Have fun!

Posted in Community News, School News, Uncategorized

Master Finch Live – your training at home

Posted on: March 22nd, 2020 by David Finch

Please click on the link below to watch Master Finch talk about the current challenges we now face and how your Martial Arts training will continue for the time-being:

Master Finch Live

 

Stay safe everyone.

Posted in Community News, School News

Some exciting news – 1-2-1 training coming soon

Posted on: March 20th, 2020 by David Finch

1-2-1 Training : COMING SOON!

As you know, due to the challenges facing us all regarding COVID-19, after Friday, 20th March, all of our training is going online.  This will have some very exciting benefits for you all and will add to your Martial Arts knowledge and development.

As part of this new service we will now be offering exclusive, NEW 1-2-1 training with our MF Kent members.

More details will be coming out over the next few days, but for now, here some details for you all:

  • sessions will be available from Monday, 6th April onwards
  • if regulations and safety concerns allow, we will run sessions from a hall facility (there will be strict health guidelines put in place)
  • if we are unable to train face-to-face we will have sessions on the group meeting app: Zoom
  • sessions will be 30-min (all ages)
  • individual / families welcome
  • there will be a limited number of sessions per student per month
  • sessions will either be with myself or one of the MF Kent Team

I hope you are all staying safe and well and are looking forward to this new chapter in your Martial Arts journey.

All the very best and I will see you all online very soon.

Master Finch

 

Posted in Community News, School News, Special Events

COVID-19 update (19th March) – School closures

Posted on: March 19th, 2020 by David Finch

COVID-19 update, 19th March

SCHOOL CLOSURES – Classes postponed after Friday, 20th March

Due to the Governments decision yesterday to close school, the MF Organisation have taken the decision to stop face-to-face teaching after FRIDAY, 20TH MARCH.  We will monitor the situation on a daily basis and keep you all informed as to the duration and when we will be back in the hall.

*** Does this mean my training stops? NO – we have plenty for you to do!

ONLINE PORTAL: There will be an on-line portal available from next week which will contain (link to be sent out soon):

  • curriculum DVD
  • videos of training aids / hints and tips
  • fitness ideas and challenges
  • challenges
  • homework and life-skills for the younger ones
  • lesson plans for you to follow

MF KENT ONLINE TRAINING FACEBOOK GROUP: We have set up a private MF Kent Online Training Facebook group (click to join). If you have not done so already please join and share it with as many members as you possibly can.  We aim to stream live classes for members from next week at the same times as the normal timetable.

SCHOOL WHATSAPP GROUPS: As well as the usual bulk text system we use, we have also set up school WhatsApp Groups to keep the lines of communication quick and open.  If you have not been added and feel you should be please e-mail Master Finch: kent@mattfiddes.com

LESSON PLANS: We will be developing lesson plans for you to follow at home.

PERSONALISED LESSON PLANS: These can be tailored so that if you want an individualised one you can have one.

*** What happens when we return?

As well as maintaining the online support for you all we will also put in place:

  • Extended class times
  • Free, large seminars for all ages
  • No summer shut-down

We appreciate this is a challenging time and our thoughts and efforts must firstly go out to those in need, the vulnerable and those at the front line keeping us safe.  Thank you for all of your amazing support now and in the future and I look forward to seeing you online so be sure to clear out those living rooms!

See you all soon.

Master Finch

Posted in School News, Special Events

COVID-19 update – Broomfield Classes

Posted on: March 18th, 2020 by David Finch

COVID-19 update (18th March) – Broomfield Classes

Due to the current challenges we all now face, Broomfield Church Hall have taken the decision to close to all external lettings.  This is effective immediately.

All our other classes are continuing as normal so do feel free to attend when and where you can:

TUESDAY – Herne Bay

  • Mighty Matts – 4:15pm
  • Family – 5:00pm

WEDNESDAY – Canterbury

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

SUNDAY – Canterbury

  • Mighty Matts – 4:30pm
  • Juniors – 5:15pm
  • Adults – 7pm

Please watch this space for lots of ideas and things we are putting in place to continue your training no matter where you are as well as everything arranged to make up for any missed classes.

Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.

Master Finch

Posted in School News

COVID-19 Update – Upcoming Grading Postponed

Posted on: March 18th, 2020 by David Finch

COVID-19 Update

Ref; the upcoming Grading on 29th March 2020 – POSTPONED

Due to the current situation and the large numbers of students and families who would have attended we have taken the decision to postpone the upcoming Grading on Sunday, 29th March.

We have re-scheduled this for the weekend of 9th May 2020 (Canterbury).  We will confirm whether it is a Saturday / Sunday for you / your children.

Please note that we are having to monitor events daily and so this may change but we will keep you all posted.

KEEP TRAINING – this is important.  You have all worked so hard this year and it is important to maintain what you have accomplished.  May will come around very quickly and we want to be ready.

At this moment in time classes are continuing as normal but please do make note of the actions being putting in place:

  • All students must wash their hands before class.
  • Parents etc must wait outside the hall during the class to reduce numbers.  Please just drop-off and pick-up.
  • All students are to wait outside (in a safe dry place) until the hall has been emptied of the previous class.
  • If you / family members show any symptoms of COVID-19 or just feel unwell please do not come to class.

Thank you for your patience and understand during this challenging time.

Master Finch

Posted in Gradings, School News

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