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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Belt Presentations

Posted on: October 2nd, 2018 by David Finch

COLOUR-BELT GRADING ~ BELT PRESENTATIONS

All belts and certificates will be awarded in class from Thursday, 4th October onwards.  Do feel free to bring along family and friends to celebrate your wonderful successes.

See you soon and bring your cameras!

Master Finch

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International Master Class II – 28th Oct 2018

Posted on: September 18th, 2018 by David Finch

International Master Class (IMC) – II

“A day of Black Belt Excellence”

Sunday, 28th Oct 2018

Sir Bernard Lovell Academy, Bristol, BS30 8TS (10:00 – 5:00pm)

We are delighted to announce the second IMC event to be held in Bristol.  This permanent fixture in the Matt Fiddes Martial Arts calendar will be hosted by Grandmaster Murphy, Master Fiddes & Master Finch and is open to:

  • MF students & Instructors
  • Black Belt Only (1st Dan & above only)
  • 11yrs& above only

For more details and the application form you can either:

  1. Download the poster & application form from the student login section of this website
  2. E-mail IMC@mattfiddes.comces

TICKET PRICE: 50% discount for additional family members

Normal ticket price: £79 (1st Oct – 17th Oct)

Early-bird special: £59 (17th – 30th Sept)

Late fee: £99 (18th Oct – 25th Oct)

Spaces will be limited so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment and take advantage of the early-bird entry fee.  This will be an opportunity to train with and learn from some of the best Black Belts in the organisation.

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Staplehurst – summer holidays

Posted on: July 22nd, 2018 by David Finch

As usual during the school holidays we move all classes to the Village Centre.  Please note, this holiday the classes will run from the South Hall.

Our usual holiday timetable applies:

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

Summer shut-down: there will be no classes on Thursday, 16th August due to our summer shut-down that week.

See you soon and bring plenty of water.

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Ashford – Tuesday, 24th July

Posted on: July 14th, 2018 by David Finch

Tuesday, 24th July – Ashford

Due to end of term house cleaning we are unable to have our normal classes.  We will endeavour to extend classes to make up for missed time.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

Regards

Master Finch

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Summer Shut-down

Posted on: June 29th, 2018 by David Finch

Each summer we all need a little time to rest, recharge and reflect on what a fantastic year it has been so far.  Please make a note of the summer shut-down this year:

  • 11th August – 19th August

There will be no classes during this period so please feel free to attend any other locations / classes to make up for missed time.  To find out other location days and times please e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com.

It has been a wonderful year so far and you have all worked incredibly hard towards your goals.  Have a good rest, enjoy some wonderful family time and we look forward to seeing you in class soon.

Regards

Master Finch

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Grading day – 24th June 2018

Posted on: June 11th, 2018 by David Finch

Sunday, 24th June 2018

Colourbelt & Panel Grading

The next Grading day is just around the corner and our tag-testing is well underway.  Congratulations to those students who have been tagged and if it is not quite your time yet just keep going and it will be worth the wait.

After a small technical glitch the grading forms are now available to download.  Could I ask all parents to read the letter carefully regarding the relevant homework etc and if you have any questions please speak to me in class or e-mail kent@mattfiddes.com (please do not leave it to the night before the grading).

The grading details are:

Chaucer Technology School, Canterbury, CT1 1SU

  • Mighty Matts: 0930hrs
  • Juniors & Adults: 1015hrs
  • Panel Grading: 1200hrs – 1500hrs*

(*this is only for students who are currently red-stripe and above)

Please remember the following:

  • hand in any homework the lesson before the Grading
  • bring along your full uniform and belt (white / black t-shirts only underneath)
  • bring along the application form and fee on the day
  • bring your Grading & Licence Book on the day (white & purple-stripe belts will be issued one on the day – please bring a photo)
  • arrive in plenty of time
  • have fun!

See you soon

Master Finch

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Canterbury – 6th June

Posted on: May 18th, 2018 by David Finch

CANTERBURY – Wednesday, 6th June 2018

Due to a school event all classes will be held in the Old Gym (normal times).

As this is a smaller space please could I ask all families to be mindful of any classes already running whilst you are waiting.

For those of you who come to classes on a Sunday, we will be back in the large Sports Hall from July onward.

Many thanks

Master Finch

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Ashford – 5th June

Posted on: May 17th, 2018 by David Finch

MATT FIDDES MARTIAL ARTS – ASHFORD

Tuesday, 5th June 2018

There will be no classes running on Tuesday, 5th June.  However, we will be making classes a little longer over the next few weeks to make up the time.

Please accept our apologies for this inconvenience.

Master Finch

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International Master Class (IMC) – July

Posted on: May 15th, 2018 by David Finch

International Master Class (IMC)

“A day of Black Belt Excellence”

Sunday, 8th July 2018

St Joseph’s Catholic College, Swindon (10:00 – 5:00pm)

 

 

 

We are delighted to announce the inaugural IMC event to be held in Swindon.  This permanent fixture in the Matt Fiddes Martial Arts calendar will be hosted by Grandmaster Murphy, Master Fiddes & Master Finch and is open to:

  • MF students & Instructors
  • Black Belt Only (1st Dan & above only)
  • 12yrs & above only

For more details and the application form you can either:

  1. Download the poster & application form from the student login section of this website
  2. E-mail IMC@mattfiddes.com

Spaces will be limited so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment and take advantage of the early-bird entry fee.  This will be an opportunity to train with and learn from some of the best Black Belts in the organisation.

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