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South-East Championships – 26th April 2020

Posted on: January 6th, 2020 by David Finch

South-East Championships – Burgess Hill

26th April 2020

On-line registration is now open for the 2020 South-East Championships to be held in Burgess Hill.  To register simply click here.

15% DISCOUNT if you register in January!

As well as all the usual exciting categories there are one or two small changes:

  • There is no wave-master category for Mighty Matts
  • Instead there is a 5 x Kick combo category
  • There are hand-drill categories for ALL BELT LEVELS
  • There are more sparring categories

Watch out for training dates and in the meantime be sure to enter in January to receive your 15% discount!

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Championship success

Posted on: November 14th, 2019 by David Finch

International Championships 2020 – Bath University

After months of preparation, hard work, highs and lows we finally made the journey to Bath for the Matt Fiddes International Championships.  This was the biggest and most exciting championships to date with over 650 competitors from as far afield as Australia!

We may have been small in number but the spirit with which we competed was outstanding.  There were some excellent performances across the board and I think it is true to say that each and every team member did their very best.

As usual, out intrepid team of parents, friends and Instructors were incredible and a huge part of the MF Kent Team success.  Thank you one and all.

Here is the team:

  • Brear Homewood (Canterbury) – 1 x bronze
  • Charlie Hinder (Canterbury) – 1 x silver
  • Millie-Rose Hinder (Canterbury) – 1 x bronze
  • Jack Calvert (Canterbury) – 2 x bronze
  • Evie-Sue Lewis (Canterbury) – 2 x bronze
  • John Boon (Canterbury)
  • Josh Boon (Canterbury)
  • Emily Calder (Canterbury) – 3 x gold, 1 x bronze
  • Kalle Homewood (Canterbury) – 1 x silver
  • Henry Ross-Phillips (Canterbury) – 1 x bronze
  • Hugo Ross-Phillips (Canterbury)
  • Allegra Beaton (Maidstone) – 1 x gold
  • Kendra Beaton (Maidstone)

Our championships are open to ALL students, all ages and all locations so it would be fantastic to see more of our wonderful students from all over Kent.  Look out for the dates for 2020 and all the training days we have available just for the team.

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Championship Training – 14th April

Posted on: April 8th, 2019 by David Finch

The next Championship training session is fast approaching.  Here are the details as a reminder:

  • Sunday, 14th April
  • 10:00 – 12:00pm
  • Chaucer Technology School, Canterbury
  • £5.00 per person

See you soon – South East Championship; 19th May 2019

If you have not done so already please send in your Championship Application Forms asap to Master James.

All students, families and friends are welcome to come along and support.

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NEW – Championship team training

Posted on: January 2nd, 2019 by David Finch

NEW FOR 2019 – Team Training

For 2019 we will be providing extra championship training for those students wishing to be part of the MF Kent Team.  This will be open to all age groups and to any student committed to furthering their championship skills and experiences.

The extra training will run on a Sunday from 10am – 12pm and will cost £5 per person.

Simply login into the student section of the MF Kent website to see all of the dates etc:

  1. Login in to www.mattfiddeskent.com
  2. Click on the drop-down menu & select “Championships”
  3. Select “2019 Championship Team Training”

ALSO NEW FOR 2019 – we will be releasing details very soon of a new MF Kent Team tracksuit so watch this space!

See you soon!

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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!

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British Championships – 10th November

Posted on: October 5th, 2018 by David Finch

BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS

10th November 2018

Oasis Leisure Centre, Swindon

Now is the time to increase our training so that we are ready for the British Championships.  This is a really exciting day and is open to all ages and levels from Purple Belt and above:

  • Hand-drills
  • Wavemaster & flying side-kick (Mighty Matts only)
  • Forms (single & pairs)
  • Kick-boxing drill
  • Extreme kicking combo (single and pairs)
  • Sparring

IMPORTANT:

If you would like to be part of the MF Kent Team please speak to an Instructor.  We must have your application form so that we can make your training more specific for the big day and we know what to focus on.

CHAMPIONSHIP APPLICATION FORM = CHAMPIONSHIP TRAINING

 

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Success at the South East Championships

Posted on: May 2nd, 2018 by David Finch

On Sunday, 29th April the Matt Fiddes group held the second South-East Championships and it was wonderful to see so many students and families attending.  With more competitors this year, we knew it was going to be a fun but challenging day and our little team performed so well!

For some it was their first tournament and for others, who are more experienced, it was an opportunity to be role models and help the team through the day.  It is no exaggeration to say that we had some outstanding performances and I am so very proud of each member of the MF Kent Team.

It takes a great deal of commitment, hard work, determination and passion to perform at a Championships and I look forward to celebrating their successes in class this week:

Gold x 5, Silver x 3 & Bronze x 2

MF Kent Team:

  • Millie
  • Evie-Sue
  • Charley
  • Tsvetan
  • Simon
  • Mason
  • Jack
  • Hugo
  • Henry
  • William
  • Katie

Thank you to our wonderful team of coaches, Instructors, families and friends who all made the day go smoothly and offered so much support and enthusiasm.  It was a fantastic atmosphere and such a positive experience for everyone.

Well done MF Kent family!

Master Finch

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Congratulations – belt presentations

Posted on: March 27th, 2018 by David Finch

A huge well done to every student who attended the recent Grading day on Sunday in Canterbury.  The entire day had such a positive and energetic atmosphere and it was wonderful to see so many amazing performances.  It was clear to see that you all worked so hard and deserve your rewards.

Grandmaster Murphy was very impressed with you all, especially our little Mighty Matts and is very much looking forward to returning later on this year.

I would like to also say a big thank you to the MF Kent family who gave up so much time to help on the day and this includes all you wonderful parents too – thank you for the day and for your continued support.

To give us time to get all the belts and certificates together we will be making belt presentations in class from Tuesday, 3rd April onward.

Congratulations to you all and I look forward to seeing you soon!

Master Finch

PS – South-East Championships; 29th April (Horley Leisure Centre) – BE PART OF THE MF KENT TEAM!

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Master Fiddes to visit Kent

Posted on: February 5th, 2018 by David Finch

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:

  • Mighty Matts: 4:30pm
  • Juniors & Adults: 5:30pm

More details will follow shortly.

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South-East Championships

Posted on: April 3rd, 2017 by David Finch

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:

  • Hand-Drills
  • Extreme Kicking Combination
  • Sparring
  • Forms
  • Pair Forms
  • Kick-Boxing

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!

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