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FREE Forms training with Master Poplett (4th Dan)

Posted on: January 19th, 2021 by David Finch

Free Online Forms Training with Master Poplett (4th Dan):

APRIL SEMINAR & PRE-SEMINAR SESSIONS:
💥 This is an open invitation to all instructors and students who are interested in improving or learning forms regardless of their belt level. 

💥 The seminar in April will last four hours and will cover all forms up to Sipjin should we need to go that high.

💥 Please know that during this seminar Master Poplett won’t be teaching the moves of each form but rather looking at the technique and finer details.

To make sure we are all up to speed, Master Poplett will be holding a two hour session every other Sunday between the 24th January and the 18th April. In each session she will be working on two forms so, if you wish to learn a new form or need to recap on ones you’ve done before, please attend thus maximising our time during the seminar.

The seminar will start off with Form 1 and then we will work our way up from there. Once all the forms you know have been covered, if you wish to, you may sign out. However all are welcome to follow the seminar until the end.

Dates are as follows:

Lead up Sessions – 10:00-12:00
24th January – Form 1 & 2
7th February – Form 3 & 4
21st February – Recap of previous Forms & Keumgang
7th March – Taebaek & Koryo
21st March – Pyongwon & Sipjin


4th April – Easter Sunday so there will be no training.

Seminar – 10:00-14:00
18th April – All Forms in detail
(Remember, you may leave once all your forms are covered)

If you wish to attend some / all of the FREE sessions please email me and I will send you the Zoom code.

Master Finch (kent@mattfiddes.com)

Word search available

Posted on: January 17th, 2021 by David Finch

Our Juniors can now download a Martial Arts related word search:

  • Log in to this website
  • Our Facebook group for members

Have fun!

“Super hero” work sheet for Mighty Matts (3-6yrs)

Posted on: January 17th, 2021 by David Finch

We have now uploaded a fun work sheet for our Mighty Matts (3-6yrs) to show that they can be a “Super Hero” at home.

Have lots of fun as a family doing this and let us know how you get on.

The work sheet can be found:

  • By logging in to this website
  • The Facebook group for our members

Weekly update from Master Finch (17th Jan)

Posted on: January 17th, 2021 by David Finch

For our weekly video update from Master Finch – click here

Update from Master Finch (10th Jan ’21)

Posted on: January 10th, 2021 by David Finch

Welcome to this week’s video update from Master Finch. Here he goes through a review of the first week back to classes, the activities available for students and a look forward to this coming week.

To view – click here

This YouTube video is also available to view from:

  • School WhatsApp groups
  • Members only Facebook page
  • Logging into this website

Hints & tips for home learning

Posted on: January 8th, 2021 by David Finch

This article published by @BBCNews contains information on home schooling, useful websites and practical tips on structuring your day which some parents may find useful:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55549072

MF Online – now live

Posted on: March 22nd, 2020 by David Finch

I am delighted to announce that the new MF Online portal is now live.  Here you will find a host of videos (and more) to help your training at home; from curriculum clips to specific training routines.

The portal will be continually added to and developed so be sure to make it a part of your home training.

How to access the portal?

  1. Click here and go to the MF Online portal
  2. Register your details for free
  3. Once you have registered all MF Kent members need to e-mail Master Finch for a link to view the courses

Have fun!

COVID-19 – update (17th March, 12pm)

Posted on: March 17th, 2020 by David Finch

COVID-19 update – 17th March (12pm)

Good afternoon parents, guardians, students and friends,

At this challenging time I firstly would like to wish you all the very best and hope that life has not been too disrupted.  Understandably, we have been inundated with questions regarding classes, training and the upcoming Grading on 29th March.

We are constantly reviewing the situation and advice on an hourly basis as well as speaking daily with venues and schools and aim to keep you all informed should anything change.  For the moment, all classes and events will continue as normal this week however, this could change and we are prepared for that.  That being said, we will be implementing the following:

  • All students MUST wash their hands before the start of class.
  • We will only allow those students training in the room.  All parents / guardians / friends must wait outside or in your cars to limit the number of people in one space.
  • We will ask all students waiting for class to wait outside until the class before has left – again, to limit the number of people in one space.
  • If you or anyone in your household display any symptoms or generally feel unwell, please do not come to class.

We are putting plans in place should we be forced to close classes and will keep you all informed should this be necessary.

Thank you for your patience and understanding at this challenging time.

Master Finch

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!

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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