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Can I watch the classes?

Parents, visitors, friends and family are encouraged to watch classes. We only ask that you respect the class by remaining quiet and that if you are bringing younger children that you keep them quiet and under control. Parents: if you are unable to stay and watch classes, we ask that you drop your children off only a few minutes prior to the class and pick them up immediately following class. The schools become very busy around class times and we cannot be responsible for watching unattended children who are not in class.

Are classes closed on Holidays and Special Events?

The Matt Fiddes Martial arts Schools will be closed on all major holidays, including the period from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day. Some classes may be cancelled with prior notice for special events such as tournaments, seminars, clinics, and instructor training days. In every case, missed classes can be made up at the student's discretion either prior to or following the missed or cancelled class.

Do I need Safety Equipment?

Martial Arts is a contact activity, which means there is a chance that students may injure themselves or others whilst participating.

Here at the Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Schools we take our students safety extremely seriously. This is why we offer a full range of safety equipment at our schools. All Matt Fiddes safety equipment is available through your instructor and is a requirement as you progress though your belt grades. Once you have achieved orange belt your instructor will offer you a basic package which includes hand and feet protection. Get to your blue belt and you will require full protective equipment to participate in class. Again we would like to stress that safety is our main concern. So upon enrolment.

Why do we have to pay for lessons over the XMAS and summer shutdown?

You Don't! Your tuition is calculated over a four-week cycle for 45 weeks a year in 12 equal payments. This allows the school to close for 3 weeks (Summer and Xmas shutdown) and it also leaves 3 weeks worth of lessons that will cover the missed classes for gradings and special events.You do not pay for shutdown periods!

How long will it take to get to Black Belt?

It can take anything from 3 to 5 years to achieve your Black Belt with The Matt Fiddes system. Exams usually take place every two months until you achieve your blue belt, then students will be required to take panel gradings which are every six months.

Can I become an Instructor?

Do you ever dream of having a truly exciting career that you actually felt passionate about?
Would you want to help others to better themselves and achieve their lifelong goals?
Imagine working in an environment where your success was measured every day by those you’ve inspired and helped. Think about what it would be like to work in a place where you were sincerely thanked for changing the life of another person.
Imagine running a business that completely altered the way people look at their life. Sound too good to be true? Are you ready for a truly healthy and rewarding change?

The Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Schools is looking for unique people to be, Franchise owners, Instructors and Programme Directors. We insist on our entire staff leading by example. All of our staff members are continuously held to the highest standards of excellence with the best training programmes in the industry. Now is your chance to join the UK's most successful Martial Arts Schools.