Matt Fiddes Martial Arts is a renowned martial arts school located in Maidstone. Established in 1996, it is part of the prestigious Matt Fiddes brand, which is known globally for its expertise in martial arts, fitness, and entrepreneurship.
Founder Matt Fiddes is a respected figure in the international martial arts community. His passion for martial arts ignited at the age of seven when he faced bullying at school. By the age of twelve, he achieved his Black Belt and went on to open the first Matt Fiddes Martial Arts School in Barnstaple, North Devon, with only 100 in savings. Within a short span of time, the school gained over 700 members and became the largest martial arts school in the UK.
Today, Matt Fiddes Martial Arts has a network of over 1500 schools across the UK, Europe, and other countries worldwide, including Ireland, Germany, Holland, Australia, and South Africa. Matt himself holds a 7th Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and Black Belts in Kickboxing and Kung Fu. His expertise has also attracted numerous celebrity clients, most notably the late Michael Jackson, for whom he served as a personal bodyguard and friend for over a decade.
In addition to martial arts, Matt has expanded the Matt Fiddes brand to include “MF Dance,” offering street dance programmes globally. Collaborations with Boxercise and Kick boxercise have further paved the way for the opening of over 2000 new Matt Fiddes locations in 54 countries.
As the Managing Director of the Matt Fiddes Group, Matt oversees a thriving franchise brand that provides fitness, self-defence, and personal safety classes to hundreds of thousands of individuals worldwide.
At Matt Fiddes Martial Arts in Maidstone, students can expect to learn from highly qualified instructors who are dedicated to nurturing their skills and empowering them with life-changing programmes. The school offers a range of martial arts classes, including Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, and Kung Fu, suitable for all ages and abilities.
Whether you or your child are seeking to improve fitness, build confidence, learn self-defence, or simply have fun, Matt Fiddes Martial Arts is the perfect place to embark on your martial arts journey. The school prides itself on creating a friendly and inclusive environment where students can thrive and achieve their goals.
To find out more about joining Matt Fiddes Martial Arts in Maidstone or to explore franchise opportunities within the Matt Fiddes Group, please contact them today. You can also follow their official Instagram page for updates on classes, events, and success stories.