Action plan for training and gradings during November
Following on from the Government’s announcement regarding a national lock-down, we will be taking all training and gradings online as we have done before.
With our experience of this we are very confident that all our students will continue to learn and develop over November and we will be back to face-to-face classes on Wednesday, 2nd December.
Here is the update from Master Finch for you to watch: click here
As a summary:
Zoom Class timetable:
Zoom Classes – important information:
15th November Colour-belt Grading:
15th November Panel Grading:
STAY CALM – STAY SAFE – CLASSES ARE RUNNING
Sunday, 15th November 2020 – GRADING DAY (all levels)
After all the hard work and dedication during COVID 2020 we are delighted to be able to provide this opportunity for our students to be tested. This will be open to all age groups and belt levels (invite only).
Venue: The Canterbury Primary School, Canterbury
Times: tbc
(White – Blue belts will be in the morning and Red-stripes & above will be in the afternoon)
We will release all the necessary details as soon as we have finalised them. For now, please put this date in your diary.
How do I know if my child has been invited?
Due to the COVID guidelines in place we are unable to award the Black Tag to students to indicate that they have been invited. Instead we will:
What is the schedule for the day?
We will release timings as soon as we have confirmed them. The day will run slightly differently due to the safety measures we will have in place, all of which will be explained in due course.
Do I have to register my son / daughter / myself for the Grading?
If you have been invited (i.e. told in class and received the text) you will be given all the details of what to do and how to do it. Once invited, you will need to confirm your place by paying online – details to be given out soon.
Do I need to complete any paperwork / homework?
Our younger students will still need to complete their homework to be considered for the Grading. This must be sent via e-mail to us. Again, more details will be given soon to those students who have been invited.
You will not need / be allowed to hand in any paperwork on the day. For the application form you will simply need to read it. By paying online you are confirming that you have read and understood all the relevant details concerning the Grading.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me (kent@mattfiddes.com) and in the meantime – practice, practice and practice some more.
On Saturday, 13th June we held our very first online colour-belt grading due to the COVID-19 challenges we are all facing.
To be able to get all our students up to the level expected has been a huge achievement not only from our Instructing team but also, more importantly, for the amazing students and families that have shown so much dedication and determination to continue. The success of the day was down to you all!
We are delighted to say that the standard was absolutely exceptional across all age groups. When training or grading online there really is no hiding place or anyone to refer to and hep. Students have to find another level of confidence and belief and this came through in abundance.
Belts and certificates are being ordered as we speak and I am very much looking forward to getting those out to all successful students very soon.
The training and learning continues and I will see you all very soon.
Well done!
Master Finch
Online Colour-belt Grading – 13th June 2020
ONLINE GRADING: 13th June 2020
We are very excited to announce our first ever online grading for coloured belts. During this extraordinary period our students have continued to train extremely hard and have demonstrated many times over the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes required to be given this opportunity.
Saturday, 13th June 2020 (Zoom)
All students who we feel are ready to take this opportunity will be contacted directly by the MF Kent team. This opportunity is available for all current students whether they were black tagged prior to lock-down or not. That being said, if you or your child were awarded a black tag prior to lock-down, it is vital that we see them training live (either 1-2-1 or via a zoom class) so that we can check their levels.
If we have not seen a student live in any way over this lock-down period, unfortunately, we will be unable to put them forward for the grading as we would not have been able to asses their level, even if they have been training at home.
There is still time to work hard and improve so keep training, take the opportunities that are being made available to learn and we will see you in class online.
Guidelines for online the grading:
It is very important that all parents / guardians / students read and understand the online grading guidelines we have issued for this upcoming event. These can be found:
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me (kent@mattfiddes.com / 07980 308952).
Master Finch
MIGHTY MATTS & JUNIORS
Red Tag Challenge
During these uncertain and sometimes worrying times it is important that we stick to what we now is right and continue to demonstrate the attitudes of a Black Belt.
The challenge is simple – demonstrate your wonderful Black Belt attribute and earn your Red Tag.
We would like to challenge all our Mighty Matt & Juniors students to earn their RED TAG in the next 3-weeks. Whether you are Grading or not, we can still learn what it is to be a Black Belt.
I have explained the importance of the RED TAG in a video on the MF Kent Online Training Facebook page.
Any questions please do ask – who is ready for the challenge?
Master Finch
COVID-19 Update
Ref; the upcoming Grading on 29th March 2020 – POSTPONED
Due to the current situation and the large numbers of students and families who would have attended we have taken the decision to postpone the upcoming Grading on Sunday, 29th March.
We have re-scheduled this for the weekend of 9th May 2020 (Canterbury). We will confirm whether it is a Saturday / Sunday for you / your children.
Please note that we are having to monitor events daily and so this may change but we will keep you all posted.
KEEP TRAINING – this is important. You have all worked so hard this year and it is important to maintain what you have accomplished. May will come around very quickly and we want to be ready.
At this moment in time classes are continuing as normal but please do make note of the actions being putting in place:
Thank you for your patience and understand during this challenging time.
Master Finch
Grading Day – Sunday, 29th March 2020
*** CHANGE OF VENUE ***
Due to the number of students attending the Grading on Sunday, 29th March we have changed the venue slightly. Instead of being at the Primary School, we will be hosting the Grading at the Canterbury High School in the main school hall (look out for signs and flags).
All times are as advertised – please arrive in plenty of time.
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