Grading Day a huge success

Posted on: October 3rd, 2016 by David Finch

Sunday, 2nd October saw over 70 of our MF Kent family test for their new belts and for some, achieve a huge goal of becoming a Black Belt.

We were honoured to have Master James visit to run all of our Gradings from little Mighty Matts nervously taking their first Grading to experienced adults testing for their Black Belt.  His feedback was extremely positive and included high praise for our Panel Grade students.

Well done to everyone single student who took part.  You have thoroughly earned your new belts and I cannot wait to present them to you.  Also, a huge thank you to the MF Kent Team of Instructors, Junior Instructors and parents who helped ensure the day ran so smoothly.

I will announce exactly when new belts and certificates will be presented but we are aiming for Monday, 10th October onward for colour-belts, red-stripes and red belts.

Amongst the many successes I would like to announce the promotion of the following new belts:

Red Belt

  • Millie-Rose Hinder
  • Isabel Charter
  • Jack Seal
  • Charlie O’Halloran
  • Thomas Lower
  • Zakariya Mughal
  • Joshua Boon
  • Kevan Pussella
  • Samuel Parkin
  • Tristan Pagden
  • Harry Loeffler
  • Isabella Loeffler

Deputy Black Belt

  • Allison Bridges

1st Degree Black Belt

  • Nick Chivers
  • Rebecca Matthews
  • Kiren Santhosh
  • Milen Santosh
  • Harry Milton
  • Charlie Charter

2nd Degree Black Belt

  • Milo Baker

Congratulations to you all – I am very proud of everyone.

Master Finch

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Championship Training

Posted on: September 26th, 2016 by David Finch

BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS

5th NOVEMBER 2016

SWINDON

This exciting day is fast approaching and we will be running 2 Championship specific training sessions in conjunction with our normal classes.   These are ideal preparation for any student wishing to take part and compete.

The Championships are open to all students from Purple Belt and above and all ages, including our Mighty Matts!  The categories are:

  • Forms
  • Team Forms
  • Sparring (points)
  • Sparring (continuous)
  • Hand-drills
  • Kick-boxing Drill
  • Xtreme Kicking Combo
  • Wave Master (Mighty Matts only)

The Championships training sessions will be held as “open mat” sessions which means you can come along and practice whatever you wish for the big day.  We will be there to guide and suppport you.  The sessions are:

Chilham Sports Centre, Chilham:

  • Sunday, 16th October
  • Sunday, 23rd October

Tickets for both spectators and competitors can be purchased from here. (spectators under 12yrs go FREE!)

See you all there!

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Sunday, 2nd Oct – Canterbury & Chilham Classes

Posted on: September 20th, 2016 by David Finch

SUNDAY, 2nd OCTOBER

Canterbury & Chilham Classes

Due to the Gradings held on this day there will be no classes in Canterbury & Chilham on Sunday, 2nd October 2016.  Please feel free to attend other classes to make up for the time.

Our Wednesday schedule in Canterbury is as follows:

  • Mighty Matts: 6:00pm
  • Juniors: 6:45pm
  • Adults: 7:30pm
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Tag-testing starts now!

Posted on: September 12th, 2016 by David Finch

Grading Day: Sunday, 2nd October 2016 

From this week onward we will be looking even closer within each school and starting the process of “Tag-Testing” those students who we feel are ready to move up to the next level.

For those students successfully tagged (this will continue up to the end of September so please do not worry if you / your child does not receive a tag straight away) you will also receive a letter outlining the details of the day and what each student needs to bring.

There are login details and the website address on this letter for you to use to download the appropriate forms.

Tag-Testing will commence for both our Colour-belts (White – Blue incl.) as well as our Panel Students (Red-Stripe and above).

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to speak to your Instructor.

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October Panel Grading – form available

Posted on: September 11th, 2016 by David Finch

For this students who have been notified and tagged the Panel Grading Application form is now available to download from the student login section of our website.

The file can be found in the “Grading” section – simple login and select “Gradings” from the drop-down menu.

Panel Grading details:

Sunday, 2nd October 2016

12:00 – 3:00pm

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

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Welcome back

Posted on: August 23rd, 2016 by David Finch

On behalf of the MF Kent Team we hope you have all had a wonderful summer and are making the most of this beautiful weather.

We have now all rested and are eager to return to teaching and working with you all to achieve even more exciting things this year.  All of our classes return to normal from today so be sure to bring lots of energy and smiles! (please note that our Staplehurst & Reculver Schools will remain on their holiday timetables until the start of the school term).

See you all soon!

 

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Summer Shut-Down

Posted on: August 14th, 2016 by David Finch

As we do every year we will be closing all classes for 1-week to give everyone a nice break and chance to recharge the batteries.

To confirm, there will be no classes from Monday, 15th – Sunday, 21st August 2016 (incl.).  Please feel free to attend any other locations & classes to make up for any sessions lost over the summer holidays.

See you soon.

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Staplehurst Summer Classes

Posted on: July 26th, 2016 by David Finch

As we are now into the Summer Holidays we revert to our usual holiday timetable for all Staplehurst classes:

Staplehurst Village Centre (North Hall)

  • Mighty Matts & Juiors – 4:00pm
  • Adults – 4:45pm
  • Weapons – 5:30pm

This timetable will continue through the summer break except for Thursday, 18th August.  There will be no class on this date due to our annual shut-down.

See you all soon.

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Busy end of the school year with more visits

Posted on: July 24th, 2016 by David Finch

The 2015/16 academic year ended with an exciting week of school visits and Martial Arts P.E. lessons.

Monday, 18th saw a visit to The Canterbury Primary School as part of their “Do What You Want” week.  Years 2-5 all participated in a fun, self-defence based Martial Arts class – the effort and concentration throughout was exceptional.  We are very much looking forward to working with this school even more next year.


Shortly after, we visited Ashford Oaks Primary School as part of the Charles Harris Olympic Legacy Programme.  This legacy is designed to introduce children to sports and activities that they would not normally participate in.  Congratulations to all the children and staff for their energetic participation.

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Student nominated for Sports Award

Posted on: July 24th, 2016 by David Finch

Congratulations to Aryana Anisi from our Canterbury Adult class who was recently nominated for the Unsung Hero Award at the Canterbury Partnership Sports Awards.

Aryana was nominated for her dedication and commitment to Martial Arts.  For 3yrs, Aryana helped at the Blean Primary School Breakfast Martial Arts Club on both Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Whilst she continues her regular training at our Canterbury School, on behalf of the MF Kent Team and the children at Blean Primary School we would like to thank Aryana for all of her help and dedication.

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