COVID-19 – update (17th March, 12pm)

Posted on: March 17th, 2020 by David Finch

COVID-19 update – 17th March (12pm)

Good afternoon parents, guardians, students and friends,

At this challenging time I firstly would like to wish you all the very best and hope that life has not been too disrupted.  Understandably, we have been inundated with questions regarding classes, training and the upcoming Grading on 29th March.

We are constantly reviewing the situation and advice on an hourly basis as well as speaking daily with venues and schools and aim to keep you all informed should anything change.  For the moment, all classes and events will continue as normal this week however, this could change and we are prepared for that.  That being said, we will be implementing the following:

  • All students MUST wash their hands before the start of class.
  • We will only allow those students training in the room.  All parents / guardians / friends must wait outside or in your cars to limit the number of people in one space.
  • We will ask all students waiting for class to wait outside until the class before has left – again, to limit the number of people in one space.
  • If you or anyone in your household display any symptoms or generally feel unwell, please do not come to class.

We are putting plans in place should we be forced to close classes and will keep you all informed should this be necessary.

Thank you for your patience and understanding at this challenging time.

Master Finch

Grading day (29th March) – new venue

Posted on: March 16th, 2020 by David Finch

Grading Day – Sunday, 29th March 2020

*** CHANGE OF VENUE ***

Due to the number of students attending the Grading on Sunday, 29th March we have changed the venue slightly.  Instead of being at the Primary School, we will be hosting the Grading at the Canterbury High School in the main school hall (look out for signs and flags).

Here is a link to the school.

All times are as advertised – please arrive in plenty of time.

Coronavirus advice

Posted on: March 13th, 2020 by David Finch

COVID-19 Letter

Thursday, 5th March – no classes

Posted on: March 3rd, 2020 by David Finch

Thursday, 5th March 2020

REMINDER – there are no classes this week due to the school being used.

We will start tag-testing next week (12th March).

Practice – practice – practice

Tag-testing starts this week

Posted on: March 3rd, 2020 by David Finch

We will start tag-testing this week for the upcoming grading day on Sunday, 29th March.

As always, if we feel a student is ready to move up to the next level we will add a black tag to their belt and issue a grading letter.  Please do not worry if your son / daughter does not receive a tag.  We have plenty of time for you to practice at home or they may just need a little extra time.

Here are the details of the grading day:

  • Sunday, 29th March 2020
  • Canterbury Primary School, Canterbury
  • Mighty Matts – 9:30am (start)
  • Juniors & Adults – 10:15am (start)
  • Panel Grading – 12:00 – 3:00pm (for red-stripe – deputy black students only)

Half-term classes

Posted on: February 15th, 2020 by David Finch

All classes will be running as usual this week during this half term.

If you are away, have a lovely half-term and we look forward to seeing you all back in class ready to work hard towards the Grading in March (29th, Canterbury) and the South-East Championships (26th April, Burgess Hill).

Staplehurst Classes (20th Feb)

  • Mighty Matts & Juniors – 4:00pm
  • Seniors – 5:00pm (class will be in the large sports hall)
  • Black Belt Class – 5:45 – 6:30pm

South-East Championships – 26th April 2020

Posted on: January 6th, 2020 by David Finch

South-East Championships – Burgess Hill

26th April 2020

On-line registration is now open for the 2020 South-East Championships to be held in Burgess Hill.  To register simply click here.

15% DISCOUNT if you register in January!

As well as all the usual exciting categories there are one or two small changes:

  • There is no wave-master category for Mighty Matts
  • Instead there is a 5 x Kick combo category
  • There are hand-drill categories for ALL BELT LEVELS
  • There are more sparring categories

Watch out for training dates and in the meantime be sure to enter in January to receive your 15% discount!

Ashford classes – starting 14th Jan

Posted on: January 5th, 2020 by David Finch

Classes for our Ashford School will re-start on Tuesday, 14th January 2020.

Please accept our apologies for the delayed start to 2020.  We will be extending the classes for the following 2 x weeks (14th & 21st Jan) to make up for lost time.

Regards

Master Finch

Happy New Year & welcome back

Posted on: January 5th, 2020 by David Finch

Happy New Year to you all!  I hope you managed to have a good rest and spend some valuable time with family and friends.  2020 is going to be an exciting year for everyone so I hope you are all ready!

Classes re-start this evening in Canterbury and as normal across our other locations this week (Ashford will re-start on Tuesday, 14th Jan).

We look forward to seeing you all soon and seeing what the new year brings!

Staplehurst – Thurs, 19th Dec

Posted on: December 13th, 2019 by David Finch

Holiday class timetable – STAPLEHURST

Thursday, 19th December 2019

  • Mighty Matts & Juniors: 4:00 – 4:45pm
  • Seniors: 5:00 – 6:00pm
  • Black Belt class: 6:00 – 6:45pm

Please remember this is the last class of 2019 and we return on Thursday, 9th January 2020.

If you are not able to make the class, on behalf of the entire MF Kent Team, have a wonderful festive period and we look forward to seeing you in 2020!

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