Christmas Holiday shut-down

Posted on: December 12th, 2015 by David Finch

The festive period is upon us already so please make a note of our annual shut-down over this time:

  • Last class before Christmas: Sunday, 20th December
  • First class of 2016: Sunday, 3rd January

All classes leading up to and including 20th December will run as normal (exception of the Grading Day; 13th December).

On behalf of the entire MF Kent Team we would like to firstly congratulate all our wonderful students for yet another fantastic year, full of achievements and personal growth and secondly to wish each and every family a lovely holiday period.

Christmas Wishlist

Posted on: December 1st, 2015 by David Finch

If you are looking for something special as a Christmas gift this year try something that will enhance their Martial Arts training.

Everything from focus pads to Matt Fiddes clothing – simply download the wishlist in the student login section of the website and hand to your instructor.

 

Sunday, 13th December: Gradings & Masterclasses

Posted on: December 1st, 2015 by David Finch

Sunday, 13th December 2015

Colour-belt Gradings & Master-classes

The last colour-belt Grading is soon upon us and everyone that is due to grade should have been tagged and given all the necessary instructions for this special day.  There are still a few lessons left so keep working hard and enjoy the journey.

Here are the timings for the day:

  • MM Grading                                      –              10am
  • MM Masterclass                              –              10-:45am
  • JNR & ADLT Grading                        –              11:30am
  • JNR & ADLT Masterclass                –              12:30pm

Master-classes

The master-classes are FREE and open to each and every student, whether Grading or not.  THESE MASTER-CLASSES WILL REPLACE THE NORMAL CLASSES IN CHILHAM & CANTERBURY

There will be no Chilham class or classes in Canterbury in the evening that day.

Staplehurst – 29th Oct

Posted on: October 29th, 2015 by David Finch

As usual, due to the school half term all of the classes will run from the Village Centre (North Hall) at the following times:

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

See you soon

Congratulations new Black Belts

Posted on: October 26th, 2015 by David Finch

This weekend has been a particularly exciting one for the MF Kent family as we have seen the presentation of 10 new 1st Degree Black Belts.

Congratulations to the following students:

Maidstone School

  • Mia Neaves
  • Jack Yates
  • Harry Watkinson
  • Lily Farrow-Foster

Canterbury & Reculver Schools

  • Thomas Harrison
  • Aryana Anisi
  • Ben Osbourne
  • Ernest Brenchley
  • Harry Richardson
  • Lauren Russell

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Light Up The City 2015

Posted on: October 19th, 2015 by David Finch

“Light Up The City” – Pilgrims Hospices

Saturday, 24th October 2015

Dane John Gardens, Canterbury

We are delighted to be helping and taking part in this year’s “Light Up The City” charity event to raise much needed funds and awareness for the Pilgrims Hospices.

 

 

You can register on-line and take part in either the 3km walk or 5km run.

This is an event for the entire family and a rare and unique chance to see the city at night – feel free to dress up.

We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible

REGISTER HERE

 

Black Belt Presentations

Posted on: October 17th, 2015 by David Finch

We are delighted to announce the dates for our latest Black Belt Presentations:

Friday, 23rd October: Maidstone

Sunday, 25th October: Canterbury

These will be wonderful occasions where we will all be able to recognise the huge achievements, dedication and commitment of our fantastic new 1st Degree Black Belts.

The Maidstone presentations will take place at the end of the adult class and the Canterbury class will take place at the end of the junior class.

British Championships & extra training

Posted on: September 28th, 2015 by David Finch

British Championships

Saturday, 7th November 2015

Oasis Leisure Centre, Swindon

It is that time of year again already where we are gearing up for the British Championships to be held in Swindon.

This is a really exciting day for the whole family and each event the MF Kent Team have attended we have come home full of pride and huge personal achievements across the board.

NEW for 2015:

This year all applications must be completed on-line – please use the following link to ensure your place.

2015 British Championships on-line registration

Championship Team Training

We will be running FREE training for any students thinking of competing this year.  Whether it is your first time or you are a seasoned professional these sessions are ideal practice for the big day (on top of your regular classes):

Chilham Sports Centre, Chilham

  • Oct, 11th         –              1015 – 1145hrs  
  • Oct, 18th         –              1015– 1145hrs  
  • Nov, 1st           –              1015 – 1145hrs   

Please speak to your Instructor for more information.

Category list: please note that some of the categories are slightly different from the Regional Championships (noticeably the sparring) and there is a NEW category just for Mighty Matts.

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Panel Grading training – 13th Sept

Posted on: September 8th, 2015 by David Finch

There will be a (free) training session to give all appropriate students the experience and understanding of what is involved in a Panel Grading.

Attendance does not guarantee being put forward for the upcoming Panel Grading on 4th October, however it will be a brilliant training opportunity to sharpen your skills and let you know where you are in your training plan.

  • Sunday, 13th September
  • Chilham Sports Centre, Chilham
  • 10:15 – 11:45am
  • Open to ALL students Red-Stripe & above

 

September – “Double Points” month

Posted on: September 2nd, 2015 by David Finch

SEPTEMBER is “Bring a Buddy = Double Points”

For the entire month whenever you recommend a friend or family member to join you can earn DOUBLE POINTS!!!

For September only:
Recommend a friend = 10pts
Friend joins = 30pts

Points = prizes!

ALSO…..there is a SPECIAL prize for the member that refers the most people in September.

You can invite people in a number of ways:
1. Pass their contact details to your Instructor and they will personally invite hem to class.
2. Bring them to class for a FREE trial
3. Use the MF App to invite them (all class details will be automatically sent to them)

See you Instructor for your points card or we can add your points on the MF App.

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