South East Championship success

Posted on: June 21st, 2015 by David Finch

Saturday, 20th June marked the first ever MF South East Championships in Crawley and to say it was a success would not give it justice.

Without exception, the entire team of students were amazing today and each and every one of you can be so proud! To stand up and be counted as you all did takes courage, determination and commitment and to see you all grow in confidence as the day unfolded was truly inspiring.

Of course, this would not be possible without our wonderfully dedicated team of Instructors and Assistants as well as our passionate and energetic group of families and friends who came to support today. As one big family I feel we can be very proud today.

The standard from all schools was amazing to watch and the sportsmanship and effort was humbling. From those competing for the first time to the seasoned professionals, you are all winners.

We took a team of 20 students of all ages and came home with many wonderful memories, amazing performances, huge pride and an unprecedented 33 medals.

Master Finch

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SE Championship Training

Posted on: May 20th, 2015 by David Finch

South East Championships

20th June 2015

K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley

TRAINING DATES: 7th & 14th June 2015 (Chilham Sports Centre, Chilham)

The first ever Matt Fiddes South East Championships!

2015 also brings with it more categories:

– more sparring categories split by belt
– more Kick-Boxing categories split by belt
– hand-drill ONLY category
– Extreme Kicking Combo category

We are putting on some extra free training for all ages and students. If you are thinking of or definately competing be sure to speak to your Instructor.

7th & 14th June 2015

Chilham Sports Centre, Chilham

10:15 – 11:15am; Forms, KB, HD, Extreme Kicking Combo

11:15 – 11:45am; Sparring

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Sunday Classes in Canterbury

Posted on: May 11th, 2015 by David Finch

Due to the Sports Hall at Simon Langton Boys School, Canterbury being used as an exam venue all Sunday evening classes will run from the gym.

All class times will run as normal:

Mighty Matts – 4:30pm

Juniors – 5:15pm

Weapons – 6:00pm

Adults – 7:00pm

This will continue until 28th June 2015.

 

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Exciting day with Grand-Master Murphy

Posted on: May 11th, 2015 by David Finch

Sunday, 10th May saw the MF Kent family host world renowned Grand-Master Murphy, 7th Degree Black Belt and one of the founders of Taekwondo in the UK.

We would like to thank him for such an energetic and passionate morning of classes and for all of you parents and students who attended and took part.  An amazing opportunity to learn from one of the best.

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Ladies take on Pretty Muddy 5k challenge

Posted on: May 8th, 2015 by David Finch

Pretty Muddy 5k

Mote Park, Maidstone

11th July 2015

REGISTER HERE

Pretty Muddy®
Cancer plays dirty, but so can us ladies at MF Kent! So all female students, parents Friends and supporters are invited to come and show it what we’re made of!

Pretty Muddy® isn’t like any other fundraising event. It is a 5k muddy obstacle course where women of any ability can climb, jog and walk all over cancer.

5k is just over three miles and is achievable for all ages and abilities so you can take part however you wish to join the fight against cancer.

Want to run? You can. Prefer to walk? You can do that too. Fancy dancing the whole way round? Go for it!

It is £19.99 per adult (16 and over) and of course all money will going to this brilliant cause.

Let me know who would like to join us and I will get the ball rolling for team registration! Please email hernebay@mattfiddes.com or kent@mattfiddes.com to get your place now!

You must be female and 13 or over at the time of your event and if you have a pre-existing medical condition, you should seek your doctor’s advice before registering.

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NEW Leadership (Weapons) class – Maidstone

Posted on: May 8th, 2015 by David Finch

TOPNOTCH HEALTH CLUB, MAIDSTONE

FRIDAY, 6:00pm

We are very excited to announce the launch of a NEW Weapons class (also known as Leadership) at our Maidstone School.  We currently run these from our Staplehurst & Canterbury Schools and so are very pleased to extend this class  further.

The Leadership Programme is a fun and dynamic programme of classes where you will be taught a wide variety of Martial Arts skills that are not in the normal Matt Fiddes White – Black curriculum.

Lessons will be taught in blocks of 4wks, learning:

  •  Weapons skills
  • Brazilian Ju-Jitsu
  • Street fighting skills
  • Traditional Taekwon-Do techniques
  • Forms
  • Competition sparring
  • Board Breaking
  • & more!

Special Leadership Uniform:

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

Who can join the Leadership Programme?

To enrol onto the Leadership Programme students must be:

1)    7yrs and above

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.

LAUNCH DAY

 You will have the opportunity to try a Leadership class for FREE!

Friday  –                       15th May, 2015

6:00 – 6:45pm (this will be the normal time)

If you enrol the classes will start on Friday, 22nd May 2015

To book your place (space is limited!) please speak to your Instructor asap.

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Thursday, 7th May – Swalecliffe

Posted on: May 5th, 2015 by David Finch

All Saints Church, Swalecliffe, Whitstable

Due to the elections there will be no class on Thursday, 7th May  as the hall is being used for voting.

Please feel free to attend an alternative class to make up for any class that you may have missed.

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Grand-Master Murphy visit – Sunday, 10th May

Posted on: April 29th, 2015 by David Finch

Sunday, 10th May 2015

Simon Langton Boys School (gym)

We are very proud and excited to announce that Grand-Master Frank Murphy will be visiting our Canterbury School to teach some classes.

GM Murphy is Master Fiddes’ Instructor and one of the UK’s original pioneers of Taekwondo.

This is an exceptionally rare and unique opportunity and one not to be missed.  You will all learn so much from one of the world’s best!

The classes are open to all students  and they will replace the normal classes in Chilham & Canterbury (evening):

Mighty Matts – 10am

Juniors – 11am

Adults – 12pm

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Seminar with Bill “Superfoot” Wallace

Posted on: April 14th, 2015 by David Finch

Sunday, 17th May 2015 – Swindon (new venue!)

Bill “Superfoot” Wallace

This is your chance to learn from and watch one of the most successful competition and exhibition Martial Artists and charismatic Instructors in the world.

We have pre-booked 12 spaces for MF Kent students and this event will fill fast.

Simply contact me to book your place: kent@mattfiddes.com

Master Finch 

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End of line clothing sale

Posted on: April 13th, 2015 by David Finch

From April onwards we will no longer be in a position to supply our usual MF Kent branded line of clothing.  Instead, you will be able to order your t-shirts and hoodies etc from the MF Premier range – details of how to do this will be released soon.

Many of you have already purchased this range of t-shirt or you may have seen them in class.

We have a small stock of MF Kent clothing to sell – first come first serve I am afraid.  If the item size is not on the list I am afraid we will not be able to supply your desired size.  The normal RRP is in brackets so you can see how much you are saving.

Please e-mail me on kent@mattfiddes.com  to place an order.

(Amount in stock x item – sale price (RRP)

White cotton t-shirt: – £5 (£10)

  •  1 x 12/14yrs
  • 6 x large
  • 1 x X-Large

White Sports T-shirt: – £5 (£15)

  •  1 x X-Large
  • 1 x XXX-Large

Black / Red Sports T-Shirt: – £5 (£15)

  •  2 x 11/12yrs
  • 1 x 11/13yrs

White base layer: – £10 (£15)

  •  1 x small youth

Black base layer: – £10 (£15)

  •  1 x XXX-Large
  • 2 x Small youth
  • 2 x Medium youth

 1 x Large Beach Towel – £15 (£25)

3 x Hand Towels – £10 (£20)

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