As usual, each summer it is important that we all have a little break from the normal routine to charge the batteries. This year our summer shut down will be:
Monday, 21st – Sunday, 27th August (inclusive)
There will be no classes running during this period. All classes will run as usual before and after this little break.
Happy holidays!
The South-East Championships is a really exciting day for all students and families to come together and demonstrate their passion, determination, skill and sportsmanship. This is an excellent opportunity for students of all ages and experience to show their talents.
This year we have the chance to take part in a tournament relatively close to home and we are looking to take a team of 30 students. The details are:
Edenbridge Leisure Centre, Edenbridge
Sunday, 7th May 2017
This is open to all students from Purple Belt and above with categories for:
To enter simply follow the link, complete and hand in the form and money to Master Finch.
In class we will be dedicating time towards this exciting event. If you are unsure or have any questions please do speak to an Instructor or any students who have taken part in such events.
Come and be a part of team MF Kent!
Change to the Leadership Programme
As you know, we currently run a 6-month rotation on the Leadership / Weapons programme. After reviewing this and with feedback from various parties, I have decided to change the content of this programme. The aim of this is to:
Consequently, the Leadership / Weapons programme will consist of the following monthly rotation:
– Weapons skills
– Street self-defence & board breaking
– Fitness training
– Forms training
– Championship / Sparring training
– Grading preparation
– Guest instructors
You will be informed what is coming up next a month in advance:
March – Bokken
April – Championship / Sparring training
The cost for this refreshed programme will remain the same. To continue in this class you do not need to do anything. If you are new to the programme please see below.
Special Leadership Uniform:
Students who are part of the Leadership / Weapons Programme are still able to wear the MF Black uniform.
Who can join the Leadership Programme?
To enrol onto the Leadership Programme students must:
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.
Timetable Canterbury – Sunday 6:15pm
Maidstone – Friday 6:00pm
Staplehurst – Thursday 7:30pm
To find out how to get started and book your place please e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com.
Master Finch
Tag-testing commencing Monday, 27th February onwards
The first Grading day of 2017 is fast upon us and I am so excited to see you all work so hard towards your next goal, whatever that may be.
The first Grading for 2017 is:
Sunday, 19th March 2017 (Simon Langton Boys School, Canterbury)
If you have been awarded your black tag you will also be given a letter explaining what you need to do next. If you have not been awarded your black tag you have no need to worry. There is no rush and everyone progresses at different speeds.
Just a reminder that all of our classes will be running as normal with the exception of our Staplehurst School (please see below).
With the first Grading of 2017 looming it is important to train consistently and with the same effort and energy.
Staplehurst:
Staplehurst Village Centre, North Hall
See you soon
Welcome back and Happy New Year to you all. I hope that you had a wonderful time with family & friends and are well-rested.
All MF Kent classes are fully up and running as of today and I am very excited about what 2017 has to offer for you all. Our school club work will commence from Monday, 9th January.
The 2017 diary will be published today in the student login section of this website so please keep and eye out and make note of any dates that may apply.
As usual, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I look forward to seeing you all back in class working towards your next goal, whatever they may be.
Best Wishes for 2017
Master Finch
We are delighted to announce the opening of a brand new school in Ashford, Kent. As part of our MF Kent family we are delighted to be teaching from Ashford Oaks Primary School who are also very excited. As part of this we will be working very closely with the school to share the benefits of Martial Arts within the community.
At this location we will be teaching every Tuesday:
Mighty Matts (3-6yrs): 5:00pm
Family (7yrs+): 5:45pm
There will be an OPEN EVENING on Tuesday, 10th January and we hope as many of you as possible will be able to join us for our launch night.
From today we will start tag-testing for the Colour-belt Grading being held on Sunday, 11th December (Canterbury).
For those students who we believe are ready to move up to the next level we will tag them and hand out the information needed for the day and homework. All forms are available to download from the student login section of the website.
This is the last Grading for 2016 so I am sure it will be an exciting event and a wonderful way to close 2016. For those students who are not quite ready we will be releasing the 2017 diary very soon so we can work with you to plan your next goal.
Saturday, 5th November saw the 2016 British Championships in Swindon. With over 300 competitors from as far afield as Devon to Cornwall it was always going to be an exciting day for our little team and it did not disapoint.
After weeks of intense dedication and training our intrepid team entered with lots of passion and determination and the results certainly showed. From Hugo & Henry going crazy in the Mighty Matt Wavemaster category to Charlie, Emily and Millie performing to an amazing standard we are all incredibly proud!
A huge thank you goes to our die-hard team of family supporters who are such an important part of our MF Kent family as well as our dedicated Instructors who give up more time and energy than most people realise.
The day was also a very exciting step for our Junior Instructors; Lauren Coulthard & Charlie Hinder. With 10yrs of experience each and many tournaments under their belts they were given the opportunity to judge and referee and they did this with exceptional professionalism, enthusiasm and ability. They certainly represented the MF Group and MF Kent extremely well and we are all so proud of this huge positive step forward.
We were also treated to a new Instructor Forms category which, as you would expect, was of exceptionally high standard. Congratulations to Mr K.Homewood for coming out of retirement and performing so well – wonderful and inspiring to see.
Hugo & Henry worked so hard on their Hand-Drills for this competition and to stand in front of hundreds of people and perform as they did (and at such a young age) was a huge accomplishment. Millie had some exceptional performances, including top 5 placing in the Extreme Kicking and top 6 pacing in the Hand-Drill category. Emily had yet another successful championships which included competing against Charlie in the final of the Hand-Drill category and then clinching the British Title with Charlie in the Pair Forms. An amazing performance from them both. Charlie added to his championships haul with an inspired performance in the Hand-Drill category.
Our team consisted of:
Small in number – huge in stature.
Congratulations to you all.
Master Finch
Light Up The City 2016
Saturday, 22nd October 2016
Dane John Gardens, Canterbury
We are delighted to once again be supporting Pilgrims Hospices and their “Light Up The City” event this year.
This is an utterly unique charity event taking in the sights and sounds of Canterbury at night and this will be the 4th year that the MF Kent family have helped and supported this event. Last year the event raised an amazing £20,500 and I am sure we can improve on that.
You can register by clicking here.
This is open to all members of the family, of any age and you can even take your pet on the walk!
So dust off your trainers and find something that glows and come and join this hugely popular and fun event!
See you there!
Master Finch
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