Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Gympie

MF Parent Pad Holding & Discovery Session 🥋

Ever watched your child train and wished you knew how to help them practice at home?

Now’s your chance!

Join us for a fun and interactive session designed to help parents, families and teens become more involved in their child’s martial arts journey and discover the opportunities available within the MF community.

Perfect for:
✅ Parents wanting to learn basic pad holding
✅ Families wanting to build confidence together
✅ Teens interested in developing leadership skills
✅ Anyone curious about assisting, instructing or giving back to the MF community

During the session you’ll learn:
🥊 How to safely hold pads at home
🥊 Simple drills your child can practice with you
🥊 How classes are structured
🥊 The different pathways available within MF

Many of our incredible instructors, assistants and team members started exactly where you are now, as parents supporting their children or students looking to take the next step.

Whether you simply want to help your child succeed or you’re interested in future leadership and instructor opportunities, we’d love to have you join us.

✨ No martial arts experience required.
✨ Just bring a positive attitude and be ready to have some fun!

📍 Pacific Paradise State School Hall
📅 Sunday 9th August 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 12:00pm

⚠️ Places are limited.

📩 Comment “PADS” below or send us a message to secure your spot today!

Together, we can build stronger, more confident children and an even stronger MF community.

🥋 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GYMPIE JUNIORS & ADULTS 🥋

A huge congratulations to all of our Gympie Juniors and Adults who graded this weekend and earned their next belt.

Every grading represents hours of practice, determination, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone. Whether this was your first grading or one of many, each student demonstrated the focus, discipline, and perseverance that martial arts helps to build.

Belts are more than just a colour change they are a symbol of the effort, resilience, and personal growth that happens both on and off the mats.

We are incredibly proud of every student who stepped up and gave their best.

Keep training, keep learning, and keep striving to be better than yesterday. 👊

🥋⭐ GYMPIE MIGHTY MATS BELT PRESENTATIONS ⭐🥋

A new belt is exciting, but what makes us most proud is everything that happened before it.

The courage to step onto the mats.
The focus to listen and learn.
The determination to keep trying when something feels hard.
The confidence that grows a little more with every class.

These students have worked hard over the past few months and this week they were rewarded with their new belts. Every belt represents effort, progress, and personal growth, and we couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them.

Congratulations, Mighty Mats! Keep working hard, being kind, and believing in yourselves. Your journey is just getting started! 💚💚

🥋🌟 A VERY SPECIAL MIGHTY BLACK BELT ACHIEVEMENT 🌟🥋

Today was an incredibly proud day as Wednesday achieved her Mighty Black Belt.

For the last four years, Wednesday has been working towards this goal. Week after week, grading after grading, she has shown up, trained hard, listened, learned, and continued taking small steps forward. While today was the day she received her black belt, the achievement is really the result of years of dedication, commitment, and perseverance.

One of the things I admire most about Wednesday is that she keeps showing up, even when she’s nervous. Confidence is something she has worked hard on throughout her martial arts journey, and today she demonstrated what true courage looks like.

During her grading, there were moments where she needed support, encouragement, and even a hand to hold. But she didn’t give up. She stepped onto the mats, pushed through her nerves, and completed her grading anyway. To me, that’s what earning a black belt is all about.

A black belt isn’t awarded for being fearless. It’s awarded for having the courage to keep going despite your fears.

Watching Wednesday grow from a tiny Mighty Matt into the young lady she is today has been an absolute privilege. Over the years I’ve watched her skills improve, her knowledge grow, and her belief in herself build. Every challenge she has faced and every lesson she has learned has led to this moment.

Her smile at the end of the grading said it all. She should be incredibly proud of herself because this black belt wasn’t earned in a single day it was earned over four years of hard work, determination, resilience, and a willingness to keep trying even when things felt difficult.

Wednesday, thank you for reminding us all that bravery is simply taking the next step when you’re feeling scared.

Congratulations on your Mighty Black Belt. We couldn’t be prouder of you. 💚🥋

Grading day is tomorrow!! Whoohoo
Sunshine Coast Grading – Saturday, 6th June
Location: Pacific Paradise State School
Times & Groups
Mighty Matts:
• 8:00 AM – Current White & Purple mighty
• 9:00 AM – Current Yellow & Up mighty
Juniors:
• 10:00 AM – Current White to Yellow Juniors
• 11:00 AM – Current Orange to Blue Juniors
Teens & Adults:
• 12:30 PM – Current White to Blue Adults
Registration
Please only register once you have all required tips on your belt.
Blue belts and above: Minimum 6 months between gradings.
You can register via the link below or via the matt Fiddes app.

https://mattfiddes.com.au/grading-registration/

What to Bring & Wear
• Full MF uniform – clean and pressed (Gi pants, top, belt)
• Sparring gear – required for Orange Belts and above

💥 MUMS & CAREGIVERS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU 💥
This May, we’re opening the doors and inviting YOU to train completely FREE all month long 🙌
No experience? Perfect.
No fitness? Doesn’t matter.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just need something for you? This is it.
At Matt Fiddes Martial Arts, we’re not just about kicks and punches — we’re about building strong, confident, resilient women in a space that’s supportive, fun, and real ❤️
✨ Train solo or alongside your child
✨ Boost your confidence & fitness
✨ Relieve stress and clear your head
✨ Connect with an amazing community
And the best part?
👉 You get the whole month of May to try it out — FREE
Because let’s be honest…
You spend so much time doing for everyone else.
It’s time to do something for YOU.
🔥 Stronger mums. Happier families. Better together.
📩 Comment “MUM” below or send us a message to claim your free month
📍 Spots are limited — don’t sit on this

REGISTRATION IS CLOSING!!

Join us at the Regional Championships on May 3rd at Beenleigh State High School!

🔥 Show your skills

💪 Build confidence

🎉 Have fun

Open to all ages - Mighty Matts to Adults!

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📢 Sunshine Coast Grading – Saturday, 7th March

📍 Location: Pacific Paradise State School

⏰ Times & Groups

Mighty Matts:

• 8:00 AM – Current White & Purple mighty

• 9:00 AM – Current Yellow & Up mighty

Juniors:

• 10:00 AM – Current White to Yellow Juniors

• 11:00 AM – Current Orange to Blue Juniors

Teens & Adults:

• 12:30 PM – Current White to Blue Adults

For Red Stripe Belt & Above (Juniors & Adults only):

• 2:00 PM – Panel Grading – Allow approximately 4 hours

✅ Registration
Please only register once you have all required tips on your belt.

📌 Blue belts and above: Minimum 6 months between gradings.

You can register via the link below or via the matt Fiddes app.

https://mattfiddes.com.au/grading-registration/

✅ What to Bring & Wear

• Full MF uniform (Gi pants, top, belt)

• Sparring gear – required for Orange Belts and above