Tag-testing starting soon

Posted on: June 5th, 2017 by David Finch

With the next Grading day fast approaching (Sunday, 25th June) we will be starting the process of tag-testing.  We will be looking at those students who we believe are ready to move up to the next level.

For all students, there is never a rush and it is about being ready at the right time.  If somebody is not quite ready then the next is September.

If you or your child is awarded with a black tag please take the time to read the letter we present at the same time.  If you have any questions please speak to you Instructor in plenty of time (please do not leave it to the night before or even the morning of the Grading).  All Grading forms and homework sheets are now available to download from the student login section of our website.

Student Philosophy

Whether Grading or not we would like all our Mighty Matt & Junior students to take the time to learn and complete the homework philosophy for their belt.  Once they hand this in we will award them with the red tag.

Grading details

  • Sunday, 25th June 2017
  • Chaucer Technology School, Canterbury
  • Mighty Matts: 0930hrs
  • Juniors & Adults: 1015hrs
  • Panel Grading: 1200hrs
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STAPLEHURST – Thur, 1st June

Posted on: May 31st, 2017 by David Finch

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

As usual, all classes will transfer to the Village Centre (North Hall) during the school holiday week.  Class times as follows:

Mighty Matts & Juniors: 4:00pm

Seniors: 4:45pm

Weapons: 5:30pm

Note about last week’s cancellation:

Once again, please accept my apologies for the cancellation of last week’s classes and thank you all for your kind messages and understanding.

Feel free to attend a class at any one of our other locations – not just this week but any week, feel free to do so.  In addition, we will be adding a little bit of time, where possible, to lessons for the next few weeks to make up for lost time.

If you would like to know lessons days and times of our other locations please feel to do so (remember, you can do this ANY time during the year ad not just this week)

Many thanks

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Day of P.E. at Hernhill Primary

Posted on: April 25th, 2017 by David Finch

On Monday, 24th April we were invited to spend a day at Hernhill Church of England Primary School to deliver a day of Martial Arts P.E. lessons.

We taught 5 lessons for years 2-6 and what a fun time we had.  All the children were incredibly focused and well behaved and really got stuck in!  Lots of kicking, balance and learning about what it takes to be a champion in life.

Thank you to everyone involved and well done to all of the wonderful children.

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South-East Championships

Posted on: April 3rd, 2017 by David Finch

The South-East Championships is a really exciting day for all students and families to come together and demonstrate their passion, determination, skill and sportsmanship.  This is an excellent opportunity for students of all ages and experience to show their talents.

This year we have the chance to take part in a tournament relatively close to home and we are looking to take a team of 30 students.  The details are:

Edenbridge Leisure Centre, Edenbridge

Sunday, 7th May 2017

This is open to all students from Purple Belt and above with categories for:

  • Hand-Drills
  • Extreme Kicking Combination
  • Sparring
  • Forms
  • Pair Forms
  • Kick-Boxing

To enter simply follow the link, complete and hand in the form and money to Master Finch.

In class we will be dedicating time towards this exciting event.  If you are unsure or have any questions please do speak to an Instructor or any students who have taken part in such events.

Come and be a part of team MF Kent!

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Thursday, 30th – Staplehurst

Posted on: March 29th, 2017 by David Finch

Thursday, 30th March – STAPLEHURST

Due to a parent consultation evening all classes will be held in the Infant Hall (normal classes times).

See you then

Master Finch

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Sparring kit – SALE NOW ON

Posted on: March 20th, 2017 by David Finch

After such an exciting Grading this weekend there are lots of exciting times ahead, whether they be learning new techniques and drills or preparing for the South East Championships (7th May 2017).

To celebrate this exciting time we are offering a special discount on all sparring equipment.  This is available for all students.  Having sparring equipment in class will help all students take their training up another level and allow them to train in greater safety and comfort when performing certain drills.

10% discount on individual items (feet protection etc) – RRP £30.00

15% discount on full sparring package – RRP £90.00

20 discount on full sparring package only (2+ family members)

  • items must be paid for when ordering
  • offer expires 5th April 2017

Speak to your Instructor in class or e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com

Master Finch

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Changes to Weapons Classes – spaces available

Posted on: March 20th, 2017 by David Finch

Change to the Leadership Programme

As you know, we currently run a 6-month rotation on the Leadership / Weapons programme.  After reviewing this and with feedback from various parties, I have decided to change the content of this programme.  The aim of this is to:

  1. Continue to offer variations outside of the normal MF programm
  2. Use the classes to add greater benefit to your normal Junior / Adult classes

Consequently, the Leadership / Weapons programme will consist of the following monthly rotation:

–               Weapons skills

–               Street self-defence & board breaking

–               Fitness training

–               Forms training

–               Championship / Sparring training

–               Grading preparation

–               Guest instructors

You will be informed what is coming up next a month in advance:

March    –               Bokken

April       –               Championship / Sparring training

The cost for this refreshed programme will remain the same. To continue in this class you do not need to do anything.  If you are new to the programme please see below.

Special Leadership Uniform:

Students who are part of the Leadership / Weapons Programme are still able to wear the MF Black uniform.

Who can join the Leadership Programme?

To enrol onto the Leadership Programme students must:

  • Be 7yrs and above
  • Show the correct attitude and focus in class

NOTE:    Places will be limited for this special programme due to safety and insurance reasons.  If places become available students may join once they have been personally invited and recommended to do so by their instructor.

 

Timetable                       Canterbury           –               Sunday                  6:15pm

Maidstone            –               Friday                     6:00pm

Staplehurst          –               Thursday               7:30pm

 

                                          

To find out how to get started and book your place please e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com.

Master Finch

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April – school closures

Posted on: March 7th, 2017 by David Finch

Due to the Easter weekend and a National Instructor Training weekend the following class closures will be in effect:

  • Saturday, 1st April (Herne)
  • Sunday, 2nd April (Canterbury)
  • Friday, 14th April (Maidstone)
  • Saturday, 15th April (Herne)
  • Sunday, 16th April (Canterbury)

There will be no classes on these dates.  Please feel free to attend any other schools / classes to make up for missed classes.  For class information please e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com

Thank you

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March Grading – tag-testing

Posted on: February 27th, 2017 by David Finch

Tag-testing commencing Monday, 27th February onwards

The first Grading day of 2017 is fast upon us and I am so excited to see you all work so hard towards your next goal, whatever that may be.

The first Grading for 2017 is:

 

 

 

 

Sunday, 19th March 2017 (Simon Langton Boys School, Canterbury)

  • Mighty Matts: 0930hrs
  • Juniors & Adults: 1015hrs
  • Panel Grading (Red-Stripe & above): 1200hrs

If you have been awarded your black tag you will also be given a letter explaining what you need to do next.  If you have not been awarded your black tag you have no need to worry.  There is no rush and everyone progresses at different speeds.

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Class timetable

Posted on: February 14th, 2017 by David Finch

You can now view the class schedules for all of our schools by downloading the MF Kent 2017 Class timetable from the student login section of our website.  It can be found in the “other” section from the drop-down menu.

Class timetables available for:

  • Canterbury
  • Herne
  • Maidstone
  • Staplehurst*
  • Ashford

*please note there is a change to the timetable for Staplehurst during the school holidays.

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