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Mighty Matts
We teach the children how to develop respect and confidence, learn how to avoid strangers and pick up basic self-defence, how to avoid dangerous situations and how to defeat a bully without fighting.
Parents of our Mighty Matt’s children tell us what great changes we have made to their behaviour, respect and attitude. Book online to come and see a Mighty Matts class in action and talk to other parents about what their children get from the classes.
Concentration
Good Behaviour
Stranger Danger
Coordination
Confidence
Respect
Self Control
Classes are around 45 minutes long and our instructors are especially trained to teach children of this age group. All of our confidence-building exercises help to develop hand-eye coordination and motor skills. Through our philosophy of positive reinforcement, and the interaction with instructors and children, your child will develop the security and confidence to accept separation from you, be more focused and attentive, and ready for the upcoming road ahead in school.
The Mighty Matt’s programme is the largest and most successful programme of its kind in the world. We have got it to where it is because we have the finest staff in the martial arts industry who are qualified and trained to teach young children. They are all DBS checked and completely committed to developing our Mighty Matt’s youngsters.
Junior
The junior programme is for kids aged 7-12 and is designed to give your child everything they need to thrive in life from physical fitness and confidence through to improved school work and respect for others. Our classes are loved by the students, parents and their teachers because we make them fun and encourage the children to grow into young responsible adults in a natural way.
Good Behaviour
Self-Defence
Confidence
Anti-Bullying
Fitness
Self Control
We hear a lot in the media about under performing schools and children failing at school. Our aim is to give children and their schools a helping hand to get back on track. The Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Junior Programme works hand in hand with a child’s schoolwork, providing improved self-discipline, self-confidence, concentration, mental alertness, co-operation, goal setting advice and anti-bully skills. Our instructors work with their students teachers to make sure they are achieving in the classroom at well as the martial arts gym. This is one of our unique features and why we are so successful in working with children. All of our Instructors are educators running professional schools rather than a volunteer running a drop in club.
All young students in our children’s programme are required to take a specially designed form to their teachers at school once a month. This has to be signed off by the teacher before the student can be considered to be put forward for an exam to take them to their next martial arts grade. The form also needs to be signed by the parents to show that they are being well behaved and are showing respect at home!
An important point to note is that our students are taught that the physical side of what we teach them should only ever be used in self-defence. We constantly remind them that their martial arts skills should never be used for unwarranted aggression. Our aim is to progress children through our belt grading system and every student’s goal is to achieve Black Belt and beyond. Black belt is a symbol of excellence in martial arts and an important tool for instructors and parents to use for developing desire, determination and for teaching the importance of follow-through in any activity. Our students are taught never to give up at any given task and that they can do anything as long as they just put their mind to it. None of the above is possible without having outstanding instructors to guide and nurture your children. Matt Fiddes Martial Arts employs only fully qualified instructors who are DBS checked before they join our organisation.
Family
The Family classes at the Matt Fiddes Martial Arts schools are extremely popular and offer something for people of all abilities who want to improve their lives. Classes are designed to offer students the best martial arts education – whether you’re looking to lose weight or learn to defend yourself, this class is for you.
We allow adults to train at their own level and pace, making sure you’re not rushed or pushed into anything too quickly. We teach the best of all of the martial arts styles from around the world, we teach only the most up-to-date and beneficial self-defence and fitness techniques. Adult classes are for students aged over the age of 13, with some students in their 70s!
Our adult classes are a great way to meet new people
Social activity
Meet new people, make friends
Combination of all martial arts
Get Fit
Confidence
Weight Control
Self-Defence
Tone Up
Body Definition
Great Fun
Many of you will be living sedentary lifestyles (a polite way of saying you sit on your backside most of the day) and want to get a grip on your level of fitness or shed some weight. The Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Adult Classes are perfect for this and at the same time you will pick up useful self-defence skills and meet new people.
The programme is designed to increase muscle tone, flexibility, strength, confidence, weight loss, self-defence and much much more. The Matt Fiddes classes are a great way to meet new people who have similar goals of getting in shape and one day perhaps achieving a Black Belt. The classes are conducted at your pace so you won’t be expected to perform like a professional until you are ready to be one!
MIXED STYLES
Experience learning different styles to keep it interesting, where you'll master striking techniques and boost your fitness with every session.
Self-Defence
Self-defence builds confidence, awareness, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. It helps you stay safe and feel empowered in everyday life.
