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STAPLEHURST – Thur, 1st June

Posted on: May 31st, 2017 by David Finch

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

As usual, all classes will transfer to the Village Centre (North Hall) during the school holiday week.  Class times as follows:

Mighty Matts & Juniors: 4:00pm

Seniors: 4:45pm

Weapons: 5:30pm

Note about last week’s cancellation:

Once again, please accept my apologies for the cancellation of last week’s classes and thank you all for your kind messages and understanding.

Feel free to attend a class at any one of our other locations – not just this week but any week, feel free to do so.  In addition, we will be adding a little bit of time, where possible, to lessons for the next few weeks to make up for lost time.

If you would like to know lessons days and times of our other locations please feel to do so (remember, you can do this ANY time during the year ad not just this week)

Many thanks

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Sparring kit – SALE NOW ON

Posted on: March 20th, 2017 by David Finch

After such an exciting Grading this weekend there are lots of exciting times ahead, whether they be learning new techniques and drills or preparing for the South East Championships (7th May 2017).

To celebrate this exciting time we are offering a special discount on all sparring equipment.  This is available for all students.  Having sparring equipment in class will help all students take their training up another level and allow them to train in greater safety and comfort when performing certain drills.

10% discount on individual items (feet protection etc) – RRP £30.00

15% discount on full sparring package – RRP £90.00

20 discount on full sparring package only (2+ family members)

  • items must be paid for when ordering
  • offer expires 5th April 2017

Speak to your Instructor in class or e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com

Master Finch

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Changes to Weapons Classes – spaces available

Posted on: March 20th, 2017 by David Finch

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:

  1. Continue to offer variations outside of the normal MF programm
  2. Use the classes to add greater benefit to your normal Junior / Adult classes

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:

  • Be 7yrs and above
  • Show the correct attitude and focus in class

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

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April – school closures

Posted on: March 7th, 2017 by David Finch

Due to the Easter weekend and a National Instructor Training weekend the following class closures will be in effect:

  • Saturday, 1st April (Herne)
  • Sunday, 2nd April (Canterbury)
  • Friday, 14th April (Maidstone)
  • Saturday, 15th April (Herne)
  • Sunday, 16th April (Canterbury)

There will be no classes on these dates.  Please feel free to attend any other schools / classes to make up for missed classes.  For class information please e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com

Thank you

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March Grading – tag-testing

Posted on: February 27th, 2017 by David 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)

  • Mighty Matts: 0930hrs
  • Juniors & Adults: 1015hrs
  • Panel Grading (Red-Stripe & above): 1200hrs

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.

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School Half-Term – classes as normal

Posted on: February 13th, 2017 by David Finch

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

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

See you soon

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Welcome back

Posted on: January 4th, 2017 by David Finch

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

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New school opening in Ashford – January, 2017

Posted on: December 14th, 2016 by David 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.

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Colour-belt Grading – 11th December

Posted on: November 23rd, 2016 by David Finch

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.

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British Championships Success

Posted on: November 7th, 2016 by David Finch

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:

  • Charlie Hinder: 2 x Gold
  • Emily Calder: 1 x Gold, 3 x Silver
  • Millie-Rose Hinder
  • Hugo Ross-Phillips
  • Henry Ross-Phillips

Small in number – huge in stature.

Congratulations to you all.

Master Finch

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