Be quick to snap up this year’s Black Friday sales.

Stock clearance so everything must go – very limited number and sizes so be quick.

Our annual summer shut-down this year is as follows:

18th August – 24th August (incl.)

There will be no classes during this week with the exception of our ASHFORD SCHOOL, which will run as normal through the summer.

All other weeks / classes will run as usual through the school summer holidays.

Whilst having a little rest and a break is important for the body and mind, consistency is key to progress, especially in the holiday period. Our next grading date is 22nd September 2025.

Have a lovely summer!

Master Finch & Team

Dates: 28th – 30th July (incl.)

Deadline for registration: 24th July 2025

For students aged 5-12yrs.  The perfect way to burn off any excess holiday energy – for students, family and friends.

Come and join us for 1, 2 or 3 x fun-filled mornings of activities and martial arts fun – open to students and non-students.

Come and join us for a fun-filled morning of Martial Arts  and lots of other fun games and activities.  This camp is open to all children aged from 5yrs to 12yrs and families can pick 1, 2 or 3 days.  If you would like to bring along a family member or friend, you can also book them in too!

More information and details will be provided via e-mail once you have booked your space(s).

Location: The Canterbury Academy School (map)

Times:

9:00am: registration

9:30:00 – 1:00pm; Martial Arts Camp

The days will consist of lots of:

• Fun drills which will improve your overall knowledge of martial arts
• Self Defence
• Sparring
• Lots of fun activities
• & much more!

Venue: The Triangle Leisure Centre, Triangle Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 8WA. 

Registration: 8.00am

Line-up: 8:45am

Start time:  9:00am: Finish: 5:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: An individual registration form must be completed for each competitor, the Liability checkbox must be completed individually.

• All competitors must bring their licenses with them on the day of the competition; licenses will be checked at registration.
• All students must wear full Matt Fiddes white / leadership uniform + belt.
• The organiser of the competition reserves the right to adjust the age/grade categories on the day of the tournament according to the entries received. If there are not enough competitors in your belt category you will be given the opportunity of moving up to the next category.
• BRAND NEW CATEGORIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS
• ALL SPECTATOR TICKETS MUST BE BOUGHT IN ADVANCE

If you have not done so already, now is the time to book yourself on to the upcoming International Master Class (IMC); a unique training day just for students and Instructors who are red-stripe & above.

This is a unique opportunity to train alongside some of the highest ranked students and instructors in the UK and it is right on our doorstep.

Led by members of the MF Panel Grading Board, the day will consist of:

• Red-stripe – Deputy Black Belts : 3hrs training
• 1st Degree & above : 5hrs training

Whether you are working specifically towards your next grading, wish to learn something new or just want to take your martial arts journey to a different level, these IMC sessions will be a hugely positive opportunity for everyone involved.

To book your limited space simply click on the image below and we look forward to seeing you there:

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to speak to any of the team.

See you soon

Master Finch

Registration is now open for the SOUTH EAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS:

Date: 25th May 2025

Location: Triangle Leisure Centre, Burgess Hill

For the family discount please e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com or speak to your instructor.

Team Training

As well as being able to practice in class we will be running our usual team training sessions.

Easter Martial Arts Camp

Dates: 14th – 16th April (incl.)

Deadline for registration: 11th April 2025

For students aged 5-12yrs.  The perfect way to burn off any excess holiday energy – for students, family and friends.

Come and join us for a fun-filled morning of Martial Arts  and lots of other fun games and activities all led by Miss Emily Calder (3rd Dan) & team.  This camp is open to all children aged from 5yrs to 12yrs and families can pick 1, 2 or 3 days.

More information and details will be provided via e-mail once you have booked your space(s).

Location: The Canterbury Primary School, Canterbury

Times:

9:00am: registration

9:30:00 – 1:00pm; Martial Arts Camp

The days will consist of lots of:

• Fun drills which will improve your overall knowledge of martial arts
• Self Defence
• Sparring
• Lots of fun activities
• & much more!

Sparring Camp

Dates: 14th / 15th & 16th April (students can chose any number of days)

Location: Canterbury Primary School, Canterbury

Times: 1:00 – 3:00pm

These sessions are open to all students aged 7yrs & above.  Whether training for a tournament, your next belt or you just wish to learn more about sparring (an important skill to become a black belt and beyond), then these are the sessions for you.

PLEASE NOTE:

Students must have a minimum of the official MF sparring gloves.

Students who are deputy black belt & above must have the full MF sparring kit.

Easter Classes

There will be no classes on the following dates over Easter:

• Friday, 18th April
• Saturday, 19th April

All other classes will run as normal during the Easter holidays.​

Sunday, 2nd March April 2025

Ditton Community Centre, Aylesford

We are so excited to be running our Interclub Tournament for the second year, aimed at giving every student an opportunity to compete in a smaller scale, more relaxed tournament as well being a fantastic practice tool for your progression in martial arts.

The day is open to all ages and levels and is the perfect opportunity for anyone to try a tournament for the first time, or just to sharpen those skills and drills in a fun setting.

£25.00 £20.00 (early bird special) – single competitor

£40.00 £30.00 (early bird special) – 2+ family competitors

Spectators – FREE

** early bird special ends 1st Feb ’25 **

MIGHTY MATT students can compete in:

• Hand-drills
• Kick-boxing drill
• Kicking combo
• “Beat the Instructor” sparring
• Flying Sidekick

JUNIORS & ADULTS can compete in:

• Hand-drills
• Kick-boxing drill
• Kicking combo
• Sparring

This is very much a family day so do bring along family and friends to watch and take-part.

There will also be a MERCHANDISE STALL and TEA & COFFEE to purchase.

If you have any questions please speak to your Instructor and be sure to book your space(s).

The 2025 diary is now available to view and this includes dates for:

• Grading dates
• Championship dates
• Team training dates
• Holidays
• etc

As usual, the summer is the time where we take a little break from classes. Please make a note of the following dates – there will be no classes running throughout this week:

19th August – 25th August 2024

All other classes will be running as normal through the summer holidays so do come to as many as you can to keep that consistency (and to hopefully tire out the little ones!).