More school partnerships

Posted on: April 20th, 2016 by David Finch

So far, 2016 has been a very exciting year! Even more so since we are working with lots of new schools across Kent who wish to provide safe, fun and educational alternatives to their curriculum / extra-curriculum provision.

Today we saw the launch of a NEW breakfast club at Boughton-Under-Blean & Dunkirk Primary School as well as a morning of PE lessons at St Edmund’s School, Canterbury.

In addition, we have extended our club provision with Dover College to 2 days a week with a new class every Tuesday.

Exciting times ahead working with forward thinking teachers & schools.

Posted in Community News, School News

Canterbury Classes – 20th April

Posted on: April 19th, 2016 by David Finch

Canterbury Classes – Wednesday, 20th April

Unfortunately, we are unable to run classes on this date due to the school facilities being unavailable.

Sadly, we were only informed of this yesterday (19th April) afternoon.  Please accept our sincere apologies for this inconvenience – this is something completely out of our control.

Alternative Classes

Where possible, please feel free to attend the following class(es) instead:

Wednesday, 20th April:

Reculver Primary School, Reculver

  • Mighty Matts – 4:15pm
  • Juniors & Adults – 5:00pm

Sunday, 24th April:

Chilham Sports Centre, Chilham

  • Mighty Matts & Juniors – 9:30am

Simon Langton Boys School, Canterbury

  • Mighty Matts – 4:30pm
  • Juniors – 5:15pm
  • Adults – 7:00pm

Again, apologies for this inconvenience and thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Master Finch

Posted in School News

Black Belts – Forms 1-4

Posted on: April 14th, 2016 by David Finch

We now have Forms 1-4, as performed by Master Finch, available to download from the student login section of our website for you to practice at home.

If you have any questions about these or any Forms please do not hesitate to speak to your Instructor.

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Junior Instructor teaches local Primary School

Posted on: April 8th, 2016 by David Finch

We are all very proud of Emma Watson who, as part of her Junior Instructor Certification, delivered a very engaging and educational Martial Arts P.E. lesson to her local Primary School.

Part of the J.C.I.T. assessment is to think of, organise and deliver a Community Challenge – something that will benefit others in the community.

In addition, Emma then presented her Challenge to her Martial Arts class in Canterbury.  Well done Emma!

It took a great deal of courage to deliver this lesson and shows the huge progress that Emma has made over the past 12-mths and, in particular, since completing the J.C.I.T. weekend in February this year.

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Championship Training

Posted on: March 31st, 2016 by David Finch

Southern Championships

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The 2016 Southern Championships are fast approaching and now is the time to focus our training towards this.  It is such an exciting day and so beneficial to your Martial Arts training as a whole.  You will get to meet lots of wonderful people and be inspired by the amazing energy, determination and skill on show!

To help prepare you we have arranged for some free Championship Training – please speak to your Instructor to register your interest.

Chilham Sports Centre, Chilham

  • 10th April – 10:15 – 11:15am
  • 24th April – 10:15 – 11:15am
  • 1st May – 10:15 – 11:45am

We will also ensure that you have time to practice in your lessons so it is vital you let us know if you are interested.

Registering for the Championships

To enter you must do this online:

Southern Championships 2016 – click here

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NEW Family & Adult class

Posted on: March 29th, 2016 by David Finch

From 1st April 2016 we will be making a few changes to some of our classes which is great news for all of you adults and parents out there.

Whether you currently train in our adult programme but have to wait for you children to have their classes or you have been watching from the sidelines and always thought what it would be like to join in, or if you know somebody who you think would like to give it a try – NEW Family & Adult classes are here!

RECULVER

Family Class (7yrs+) – Wednesday, 5:00pm (holiday times apply)*

 

 

STAPLEHURST

Adult Class (12yrs+) – Thursday, 5:45pm (holiday times apply)*

* The Family Class will replace the normal Junior class & the Adult class will replace the current Senior class

Remember, we currently run a Family Class from Herne Community Centre

  • Saturday, 10:15am

If you would like to book your place (new members) please speak to your Instructor.

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Easter Class Schedules

Posted on: March 21st, 2016 by David Finch

With the Easter period just around the corner please see below the class schedule.  As usual, if you are away or cannot make any classes please feel free to attend an alternative session:

CANTERBURY

  • No classes Sunday, 27th March

CHILHAM

  • No class Sunday, 27th March

MAIDSTONE

  • No classes Friday, 25th March

SWALECLIFFE

  • No classes Thursday, 24th March
  • No classes Monday, 28th March

RECULVER

  • Usual school holiday timetable

HERNE

No classes Saturday, 26th March

STAPLEHURST

31st March & 7th April – All classes in the Village Centre (North Hall)

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

All other classes for all schools will remain the same through the School holidays.

Posted in School News

Professional & personalised gum-shields

Posted on: March 16th, 2016 by David Finch

We are delighted to announce a partnership with PROShields to provide the highest quality gum-shield with the personal touch. (www.proshields.co.uk)

Designed and manufactured by dental professionals you can have a moulded gum-shield with your very own colour or pattern on.

They are professional quality without the price of visiting your dentist for a fitting.

How it works 

  • Order the home kit from their website – PROShield
  • Either select from hundreds of colours / schemes or you can upload your own
  • Make your own casting at home in 5-min
  • FREE POST it back to them in the bag provided
  • Wait 5-7 working days and you have your own personal gum shield.

EXCLUSIVE for Matt Fiddes Members

By using the following discount code you will receive an exclusive 10% discount on-line

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Kent Panel Grading Success

Posted on: March 14th, 2016 by David Finch

Sunday, 13th March saw the first Kent Panel Grading for 2016 and what a fantastic start to the year it was.

A total of 37 students participated from both Mr Harris’s Schools and the MF Kent family and the standard across the board was fantastic!

After months and sometimes years of dedication & hard work it was wonderful to see all of you show just how great you are and earn your well-deserved promotions.

Congratulations to our new:

Red Belt

  • Jasper Knight
  • Henry Rivers
  • Luca Capaldi
  • Emma Watson
  • Adrian Marczuk
  • Jason Baker

Deputy Black Belt

  • Harrison MacKinnon
  • Joshua Broderick
  • Alexander Duckett
  • Archie Burford
  • William Harrison
  • Natalia Harrison
  • John Boon
  • Nick Chivers
  • Theo Song-Smith
  • Rebecca Matthews

2nd Degree Black Belt

  • Jake Porter-Ward
  • Saom Anisi
Posted in Gradings, School News

Tag-testing – NEW procedure starting today

Posted on: February 28th, 2016 by David Finch

Lots of Grading preparation coming up this week and next – tag testing starts today for both the Panel Grading (13th, March) & the Colour-belt Grading (20th March).

NEW FOR 2016

We will be implementing a NEW 2-tag system for Mighty Matts & Juniors:

  • Red tag – for homework (to be handed in BEFORE the Grading)
  • Black tag – techniques & attitude (as usual)

Students must earn both tags to be able to grade.

Have fun!

Posted in Gradings, School News

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