EASTER WEEKEND
30th March – 1st April
There will be no classes running over the Easter weekend.
All other classes will run as normal over the Easter school holidays.
STAPLEHURST CLASSES:
As usual, all classes in Staplehurst will run from the Village Centre (North Hall) on 5th & 12th April at the following times;
Colourbelt Grading & Panel Grading
Sunday, 25th March 2018
Simon Langton Boys School, Canterbury
This week we will be starting the process of tag-testing in preparation for the first Grading day of 2018. This is the start of tag-testing so please do not be worried if you or your child are not tagged straight away. We have just under 3 weeks to sharpen things up.
As always, if a student is ready they will receive:
To earn a black tag students will not only be required to remember their techniques and drills but “perform them” as well as demonstrating the correct attitude. If a student is not quite ready that is ok. There are plenty of other opportunities through the year. Please remember, all students progress at different speeds and there is no rush.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Master Finch
Sunday, 4th March 2018
Simon Langton Boys School, Canterbury, CT4 7AS
Master Fiddes has confirmed his visit today to our school in Canterbury. He is making his way through the snow in and around Swindon and is looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
Please note the following times will replace our usual Sunday class times (we have organised longer class times to enable all the students to meet Master Fiddes):
Please wear your full uniform and belt and arrive in plenty of time for your class.
Master Finch
Friday, 2nd March 2018 – MAIDSTONE CLASSES
Due to the bad weather and safety concerns travelling to and from class we have taken the difficult decision to cancel classes this evening in Maidstone.
We will make up time over the next couple of weeks.
Stay safe and warm everyone!
Master Fiddes VII Dan
Simon Langton Boys School, Canterbury
Sunday, 4th March 2018
We are very excited to announce that Master Fiddes (7th Dan), Head of the Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Organisation, will be visiting Kent on Sunday, 4th March 2018.
Due to the popular nature of such a visit we have had to pick a single, large location. If it was possible, he would love to visit each location individually.
All students are welcome to come along, have a class and meet Master Fiddes. The schedule will be as follows:
More details will follow shortly.
We are delighted to be working with Maidstone Grammar School for Girls this year, delivering self-defence P.E. lessons to year 11.
The classes got off to a fantastic start today and will continue for the next 3-mths working on everything from basic self-defence principles, basic strikes and some fun fitness. Well done ladies!
Please make a note of the following shut-down dates for all of our class. During these dates there will be no classes running; 22nd Dec ~ 1st Jan (incl.)
Last classes of 2017
*This class will run from the Staplehurst Village Centre (North Hall):
All classes will resume as normal from Tuesday, 2nd January onwards.
Happy holidays!
The last Grading Day for 2017 is fast approaching and I hope everyone is excited about the next challenge.
We will start the process of “tagging” this week and will continue this leading up to the Grading Day. If a Black Tag has been awarded we will also hand out a letter explaining what to do next (homework, venue etc).
As always, if a student is not quite ready for the December Grading that is ok. Martial Arts is an ongoing journey and there will be plenty of exciting challenges and opportunities ahead.
Here are the details for the Grading:
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to speak to your Instructor and we look forward to seeing you all in class
2017 International Championships
Saturday, 4th November
Oasis Leisure Centre, Swindon
It is that time of year again when all the best competitors from the MF family come together to compete for the title of “British Champion”. This year is extra special because, as well as students from across the UK and Scotland, we welcome our cousins from Australia making this tournament the 2017 International Championships.
We will be training for this in every sessions and so if you would like to be part of the MF Kent Team please speak to your Instructor. You can compete in:
This is a really exciting family day out and students will take so many positives from it so come and speak to us and be part of team MF Kent!
To enter simply click here
WELCOME BACK
I hope you have had a wonderful summer break and enjoyed lots of fun family time.
From today we are now back and running as normal* and very much look forward to seeing you all back in class, working towards some exciting goals.
*Staplehurst School – we are still in the Village Centre (North Hall) on Thursday, 31st Aug and back at the Primary School on Thursday, 7th September at our normal class times.
For your diary:
See you soon
Master Finch
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