Posts Tagged ‘Matt Fiddes’

Tag-testing starts soon

Posted on: March 3rd, 2019 by David Finch

In preparation for the upcoming Gradings we will start tag-testing for all students from Sunday, 3rd March onward.

For your diaries:

GRADING DAY: 24th March 2019 (Canterbury)

  • Mighty Matts: 0930hrs
  • Juniors & Adults: 1015hrs
  • Panel Grading: 1200hrs

As always, there is never any rush and we will only tag students when we believe the time is right and they are confident and ready to be put forward.  The next available colour-belt Grading Day is Sunday, 16th June.

South-East Championships – CHANGE OF DATE

Posted on: February 20th, 2019 by David Finch

2019 South-East Championships

CHANGE OF DATE & VENUE

Please note that the SE Championships have been moved.  It will now be held on Sunday, 19th May 2019.

NEW VENUE:

  • The Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill
  • Directions – click here

All categories and times will remain the same.

 

 

NEXT CHAMPIONSHIP TRAINING DATE:

  • Sunday, 17th March
  • 10:00 – 12:00pm
  • Chaucer Technology School, Canterbury
  • £5.00/person

Belt presentations – congratulations!

Posted on: December 11th, 2018 by David Finch

Firstly, a huge well done to everyone that took part in Sunday’s Grading.  It was such a positive day for the MF Kent School and each and everyone of you deserve a big pat on the back for working so hard and doing your very best.

We are very excited to be able to present new belts and certificates in all classes this week.  Feel free to bring along your families and friends and don’t forget your cameras.

See you soon.

Wednesday, 5th Dec – Canterbury Classes

Posted on: December 4th, 2018 by David Finch

Wednesday, 5th December 2018 – CANTERBURY

All classes in Canterbury will be held at Simon Langton Girls School, Canterbury at the usual times.

Entry is through the main school reception and we are in the main school hall.

Simon Langton Girls Schoollocation

Many thanks

Congratulations to the MF Kent Team

Posted on: November 12th, 2018 by David Finch

The 2018 MF British Championships were certainly a day to remember.  It was the largest competition ever for the MF Group and the excitement, tension and standard was very high indeed.

Our intrepid team ventured to Swindon having dedicated a great deal of time and effort to their training.  Simply to enter and compete takes a great deal of courage.  All of them are winners!

We had tears, laughter, highs and lows but with over 600 competitors it was always going to be a tough day.  We put in some exceptional performances and they can all be very proud of how they performed.

Here was the team:

  • Hugo Ross-Phillips (1 x silver: Wavemaster)
  • Jack Calvert (1 x silver: Extreme Kicking)
  • John Boon (1 x silver: Forms)
  • Josh Boon
  • Evie-Sue Lewis (1 x Gold: Kick-boxing drill)
  • Millie-Rose Hinder

None of their success would be possible without the incredible dedication of our team of Instructors, families and friends who all came along to support and cheer the team on.  Thank you one and all for helping to create a superb atmosphere for everyone.

Regional Championships – March 2019!

Goodluck to the MF Kent Team

Posted on: November 9th, 2018 by David Finch

On Saturday, 10th November our small but determined team of students and Instructors head to Swindon for the British Championships.

On behalf of everyone here in Kent – GOODLUCK!  It will be a very exciting day with 600 competitors from across the UK and we look forward to watching you in action.

MF Kent Team:

  • Millie-Rose Hinder
  • Evie-Sue Lewis
  • Jack Calvert
  • John Boon
  • Josh Boon
  • Hugo-Ross Phillips
  • Henry Ross-Phillips

See you soon!

Christmas party – save the date

Posted on: October 24th, 2018 by David Finch

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, 15th December 2018

~ MF Kent Christmas Party ~

More details to follow shortly – all ages welcome

Staplehurst – summer holidays

Posted on: July 22nd, 2018 by David Finch

As usual during the school holidays we move all classes to the Village Centre.  Please note, this holiday the classes will run from the South Hall.

Our usual holiday timetable applies:

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

Summer shut-down: there will be no classes on Thursday, 16th August due to our summer shut-down that week.

See you soon and bring plenty of water.

Summer Shut-down

Posted on: June 29th, 2018 by David Finch

Each summer we all need a little time to rest, recharge and reflect on what a fantastic year it has been so far.  Please make a note of the summer shut-down this year:

  • 11th August – 19th August

There will be no classes during this period so please feel free to attend any other locations / classes to make up for missed time.  To find out other location days and times please e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com.

It has been a wonderful year so far and you have all worked incredibly hard towards your goals.  Have a good rest, enjoy some wonderful family time and we look forward to seeing you in class soon.

Regards

Master Finch

Grading day – 24th June 2018

Posted on: June 11th, 2018 by David Finch

Sunday, 24th June 2018

Colourbelt & Panel Grading

The next Grading day is just around the corner and our tag-testing is well underway.  Congratulations to those students who have been tagged and if it is not quite your time yet just keep going and it will be worth the wait.

After a small technical glitch the grading forms are now available to download.  Could I ask all parents to read the letter carefully regarding the relevant homework etc and if you have any questions please speak to me in class or e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com (please do not leave it to the night before the grading).

The grading details are:

Chaucer Technology School, Canterbury, CT1 1SU

  • Mighty Matts: 0930hrs
  • Juniors & Adults: 1015hrs
  • Panel Grading: 1200hrs – 1500hrs*

(*this is only for students who are currently red-stripe and above)

Please remember the following:

  • hand in any homework the lesson before the Grading
  • bring along your full uniform and belt (white / black t-shirts only underneath)
  • bring along the application form and fee on the day
  • bring your Grading & Licence Book on the day (white & purple-stripe belts will be issued one on the day – please bring a photo)
  • arrive in plenty of time
  • have fun!

See you soon

Master Finch

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