Online guidance for Parents

Posted on: July 12th, 2016 by David Finch

With our little ones spending more and more time online we thought we would share this useful guide to various social network sites that are used by children.

This has been put together by the NSPCC.

Click here to view – “Your Guide to the Social Network Sites Your Kids Use”

 

NEW Mighty Matt DVD

Posted on: July 10th, 2016 by David Finch

NEW Mighty Matt Training DVD – available now!

We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new training DVD just for our Mighty Matt programme.

This DVD is the perfect training for outside of the class – ideal for sharpening thise skills at home or preparing for Gradings and tournaments.

The DVD includes:

  • seperated belts levels
  • each move and drill shown in normal speed and slow motion
  • every single technique demonstrated from white belt – brown stripe badge 3
  • all hand-drills
  • kick-boxing drill in full

To order your copy speak to your Instructor or e-mail us : kent@mattfiddes.com

(We also have a “White – Black DVD” for our Juniors & Adults)

Staplehurst Primary Summer Fete – 9th July

Posted on: July 7th, 2016 by David Finch

We are delighted to be attending this year’s Staplehurst Primary School Summer Fete being held at the Staplehurst Primary School, 9th July 2016 – 1:00 ~ 4:00pm.

We will have a stall and have 2 demonstration slots for you all to show your wonderful skills and focus:

  • 1:30pm
  • 3:30pm

Do come along and say “hi!” and bring along your Martial Arts uniform to join in the mini-classes we will be holding.  All family and friends welcome to join in the fun!

Huge Grading success

Posted on: July 4th, 2016 by David Finch

For the first time we saw Gradings for our colour-belts and senior grades all on one day and it certainly did not disappoint.

Everyone in every class has been working so hard for the last few weeks and it really did show in the level and attitude on the day.

In the morning we saw our hugely excited Mighty Matts show some incredible concentration and energetic drills, much to the delight of Mr Harris our Grading examiner.  This was followed by our Juniors and Adults who worked extremely hard – showing the results of some really dedicated training.

After a short break it was the turn of our Panel Grading students (Red-Stripe & above) and it was certainly an impressive performance by everyone.  This Panel Grading in particular was one of the toughest challenges our students have faced and we had plenty of sweat and tears, pushing the boundaries of even our most seasoned students.

Each and every candidate gave 100% throughout and it was an absolute pleasure to see everyone achieve what they have.

From our senior students I am delighted to announce the successful promotion to:

Red Belt

  • Ben Davis

Deputy Black Belt

  • Jasper Knight
  • Emma Watson

1st Degree Black Belt

  • Alfie Glenie
  • Ella Newey
  • Megan Hill
  • Marlowe Greenhill-Jeffery

2nd Degree Black Belt

  • James Manners
  • Romesh De Zoysa
  • Emily Calder

3rd Degree Black Belt

  • Charlie Hinder

Junior Instructor Training – 26th June

Posted on: June 24th, 2016 by David Finch

Unfortunately, the J.C.I.T. training planned for Sunday, 26th June in Maidstone will need to be postponed.

We have sent out text messages to all concerned and will let you know the new date for your training (the venue will remain the same).

Many thanks for your patience & understanding.

Yr6 Fun at Barham Primary School

Posted on: June 18th, 2016 by David Finch

We were delighted to be invited to teach the Yr6 children of Barham C of E Primary School on Friday as part of their activity day.  This was a special day organised with the Canterbury School Sports Partnership and gave the children and chance to try new and diverse activities such as American Football, water-based netball (not water polo!) and of course Martial Arts.

Well done to all the children and it was wonderful to see everyone tackle all the challenges like a true Black Belt.

Olympic Legacy continues at Hernhill Primary

Posted on: June 10th, 2016 by David Finch

Thursday, 9th June saw the MF Kent Team continue their work within the community with a fun day of Martial Arts PE lessons at Hernhill CofE Primary School.

This day was part of the Charles Harris Olympic Legacy Programme, set-up to provide opportunities to young children across the region that they otherwise would not have experienced.

We were extremely impressed with the amazing attitude, energy, concentration and manners displayed by all the children – a true credit to the school.

As well as lots of fun-filled exercise and Martial Arts, we focused on Concentration for years 2-5 and Having a Black Belt Attitude for year 6.

Well done to everyone involved and we hope to visit again in the new academic year.

Staplehurst Classes – Thur, 2nd June

Posted on: May 31st, 2016 by David Finch

Due to the school holidays our classes will run as follows on Thursday, 2nd June 2016:

Staplehurst Village Centre (North Hall)

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

See you all soon!

Change of Colourbelt Grading date & lessons (3rd July)

Posted on: May 30th, 2016 by David Finch

For those students thinking about and training towards the Colourbelt Grading on Sunday, 26th June please note that we have had to change this date.

The next Colourbelt Grading will now take place on Sunday, 3rd July (this is the same date as the Panel Grading).

We are currently awaiting confirmation of times for this day and will send those details out as soon as we have them.

Whether Grading or not, please note the following:

  • JCIT training will continue as normal on Sunday, 26th June (as per schedule)
  • There will be no Chilham class on Sunday, 3rd July
  • There will be no Canterbury classes on Sunday, 3rd July
  • All Chilham & Canterbury classes will run as normal on Sunday, 26th June
  • Tag-testing for the Colourbelt & Panel Grading will commence in 2 weeks

Class timetables

Posted on: May 30th, 2016 by David Finch

There is now a file available to download which has the class times for all of our classes in the MF Kent region.

Please use this to view any alternative training days / times should you miss your usual class for whatever reason.  Simply login to the student section of our website.

Want to make more of your training?

If you would like to increase your training from 1 class per week and really push things forward this is really easy.  For just an additional £20/mth* you will be able to increase your training and make really take things to another level.

* please contact Master Finch for specific details

Weapons Programme (7yrs+)

Alternatively, if you have ever wondered about learning weapons and other fun & exciting skills simply contact us about this additional programme.  Weapons classes are available at the following locations:

  • Canterbury – Sunday, 6:15pm
  • Maidstone – Friday, 6pm
  • Staplehurst – Thursday, 7pm

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