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PHASE ONE COMPLETED!! 
2011 seen massive changes made to the MAFC with phase One of our works project being completed.  New works included a new cafeteria to the front of the building, a brand new reception area, new signs, rendering and windows to the front of the building.

In 2012 Students will see Phase Two of our works project being carried out at the MAFC.  Students will see a new Taekwon-do and Kickboxing room with speed balls, punch bags and top bottom speed ball for our Adult students and new upgrades in the building being made such as having central heating put through the whole of the building. 

We hope you will like our new upgraded look as we constantly strive to bring our students the very best training environment and equipment and to provide you with the greatest quality of teaching.
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LADIES KICKBOXING FITNESS DAYTIME CLASSES **5 WEEK  COURSE** NOW TAKING PLACE TWO MORNINGS PER WEEK - STARTING MONDAY 20TH FEBRUARY

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Due to the great success of our 5 week course for Ladies Kickboxing fitness daytime classes we are pleased to announce we are now holding Ladies daytime classes twice a week!! The next course will run for 5 weeks starting Monday 20th February and will take place on:
 
Monday and Thursday mornings
10am - 11am
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Classes will be instructed by Master Gary Gassor 7th Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-do and Kickboxing.

Prices are available for once a week only and discount is provided if you would like to train in both classes per week.

If you would like to reserve a place on the next course for either a Monday/Thursday or for twice a week please see Kay or Emma at reception or email us via the contact us tab.  Limited places are available therefore we recommend to reserve your place as soon as possible if you would like to take part in this course.
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MUAY THAI BOXING SEMINAR WITH KRU TONY MOORE - SUNDAY 26TH FEBRUARY

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Great news!!! Master Gassor has been in discussion with the British Thai Boxing Council headed by Mr. Tony Moore who has kindly agreed to hold regular Seminars at the MAFC.  These seminars are exclusive to all MAFC and I.M.A.A. Satellite members only.

The next Muay Thai Boxing Seminar will take place on Sunday 26th February with Kru Tony Moore at the MAFC.  Please see times below:

Sunday 26th February 
12pm - 1:30pm for Juniors
2pm - 4pm for Adults

The cost of the Seminar is £15.  Tickets are available from the MAFC Reception or for students from our I.M.A.A Satellite Clubs please see your Instructor. Limited Places available so please buy your ticket early to avoid disappointment.  
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM TRAINING - SATURDAY 3RD MARCH

Gassor's Tournament Team training session will take place on:

Saturday 3rd March    2pm - 4pm (There will be a photo shoot for the South Wales Argus newspaper at 2pm.  Please remember to bring your medals along with you).
                
Please note: It is compulsory for Gassor's Tournament Team members to wear their White Taekwon-do bottoms and blue t-shirts to all Team training sessions.  If you are unable to attend the lesson please notify Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones in lesson or via telephone on 07870 604413.

Tournament Team training sessions are for Tournament Team members only.  You must be selected and have an official letter of invite to the team in order to train in these sessions.
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KICKBOXING PRE-GRADING - SATURDAY 10TH MARCH

Children Tigers All Grades                     10am - 11:30am
Teenage Cobras All Grades                   11:30am - 1pm

Adults White Belts to Orange Tips          1pm - 2:30pm
Adults Orange Belts & Above Grades      2:30pm until finish

Please note: Pre-Grading and Grading times are set according to the belt you are at present and not the belt you are going for.  The pre-grading times above are approximate times as we will not know until the day how many students will be attending the pre-grading.  Please ensure you arrive 15-30 minutes before your pre-grading is due to start to allow time to be checked in.  Any latecomers on the day will not be able to pre-grade.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REMINDER: Due to the new Pre-Grading and Grading rules which took effect from March, 2011, ALL boxes in your attendance card must be completed by the Pre-Grading (There will be no exceptions).  If you have not completed all boxes then you will not be able to attend the Pre-Grading and will have to wait until the next available pre-grading when all your boxes are completed.

If you are unable to attend the Pre-Grading or Grading please see Kay or Emma at reception or contact us on 01633 222260.
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TAEKWON-DO PRE-GRADING - SUNDAY 11TH MARCH

Little Dragons Taekwon-do
Little Dragons White Belts to Purple Tags        11am - 12pm
Little Dragons Purple Belts & Above Grades     12pm - 1pm

Children's Taekwon-do
Children White Belt to Green Tags                 11am - 12:30pm
Children Green Belts and above Grades          12:30pm - 2:30pm

Adults Taekwon-do

Adults All Grades                                         12:30pm - 2:30pm

Please note: Pre-Grading and Grading times are set according to the belt you are at present and not the belt you are going for.  The pre-grading times above are approximate times as we will not know until the day how many students will be attending the pre-grading.  Please ensure you arrive 15-30 minutes before your pre-grading is due to start to allow time to be checked in.  Any latecomers on the day will not be able to pre-grade.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REMINDER: Due to the new Pre-Grading and Grading rules which took effect from March, 2011, ALL boxes in your attendance card must be completed by the Pre-Grading (There will be no exceptions).  If you have not completed all boxes then you will not be able to attend the Pre-Grading and will have to wait until the next available pre-grading when all your boxes are completed.

If you are unable to attend the Pre-Grading or Grading please see Kay or Emma at reception or contact us on 01633 222260.
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UNDY TAEKWON-DO PRE-GRADING - SUNDAY 11TH MARCH

THIS PRE-GRADING WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MARTIAL ARTS AND FITNESS CENTRE, MAINDEE, NEWPORT.

Children's Taekwon-do
Children Blue Belts & Above Grades                   12:30pm - 2:30pm

Adults Taekwon-do
Adults Taekwon-do All Grades                           12:30pm - 2:30pm

Please note: Pre-Grading and Grading times are set according to the belt you are at present and not the belt you are going for. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REMINDER: Due to the new Pre-Grading and Grading rules which took effect from March, 2011, ALL boxes in your attendance card must be completed by the Pre-Grading (There will be no exceptions).  If you have not completed all boxes then you will not be able to attend the Pre-Grading and will have to wait until the next available pre-grading when all your boxes are completed.

If you are unable to attend the Pre-Grading or Grading please see Mrs. Gassor-Jones or contact her on 07870 604413.
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UNDY TAEKWON-DO PRE-GRADING - SUNDAY 11TH MARCH

THIS PRE-GRADING IS FOR UNDY TAEKWON-DO STUDENTS ONLY AND WILL TAKE PLACE AT UNDY MEMORIAL HALL

Little Dragons Taekwon-do
Little Dragons All Grades                              4pm - 4.45pm

Children's Taekwon-do
Children White Belts to Blue Tags                   5pm - 6:30pm

Please note: Pre-Grading and Grading times are set according to the belt you are at present and not the belt you are going for. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REMINDER: Due to the new Pre-Grading and Grading rules which took effect from March, 2011, ALL boxes in your attendance card must be completed by the Pre-Grading (There will be no exceptions).  If you have not completed all boxes then you will not be able to attend the Pre-Grading and will have to wait until the next available pre-grading when all your boxes are completed.

If you are unable to attend the Pre-Grading or Grading please see Mrs. Gassor-Jones or contact her on 07870 604413.
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KICKBOXING GRADING - SATURDAY 17TH MARCH

Grading Times will be displayed here after the Pre-Grading has taken place.

Please note: Grading times are set according to the belt you are at present and not the belt you are going for.

If you are unable to attend the Pre-Grading or Grading please see Kay or Emma at reception or contact us on 01633 222260.
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TAEKWON-DO GRADING - SUNDAY 18TH MARCH

Grading Times will be displayed here after the Pre-Grading has taken place.

Please note: Grading times are set according to the belt you are at present and not the belt you are going for.

If you are unable to attend the Pre-Grading or Grading please see Kay or Emma at reception or contact us on 01633 222260.
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UK-ITF SCOTTISH OPEN TOURNAMENT - SUNDAY 18TH MARCH

The UK ITF Scottish Championships to be held on Sunday 18th March 2012 at The Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility. ML1 1AD. 

To download the Info sheet and Entry form for this event please visit our Gassor's Tournament Team page (please scroll down to the bottom of the page where you can download/print documents).
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UNDY TAEKWON-DO TOURNAMENT SEMINAR: PATTERNS, SPARRING & JUMP KICKS - SUNDAY 25TH MARCH

A Seminar will be taking place at The Memorial Hall, Undy on Sunday 25th March in preparation for the I.M.A.A. Interclub Tournament (please see information regarding the I.M.A.A. Interclub Tournament below).  The Seminar will cover Patterns, Sparring and Jumping Kicks and is ideal to gain extra practice and receive coaching from Mrs.Gassor-Jones for the Tournament. 

The Seminar will take place at The Memorial Hall from 4pm until 6pm.

To reserve your place for the Seminar please see Mrs.Gassor-Jones or contact her on 07870 604413.
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I.M.A.A. INTERCLUB TOURNAMENT - SUNDAY 1ST APRIL

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The I.M.A.A. Interclub Tournament will be taking place on Sunday 1st April at Duffryn Community Sports Centre (Front of Duffryn High School), Newport.  NP10 8YD. Doors open 9:30am. Starts at 10am.

Categories Available: Sparring, Taekwon-do Patterns, Kickboxing Forms (Cobras and Adults Only), Jump Kick Competition, Creative Taekwon-do Patterns and Creative Kickboxing Forms.

UK-ITF SCOTTISH OPEN TOURNAMENT - SUNDAY 18TH MARCH

The UK ITF Scottish Championships to be held on Sunday 18th March 2012 at The Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility. ML1 1AD. 

To download the info sheet, entry form and timetable for this event please visit our Gassor's Tournament Team page (please scroll down to the bottom of the page where you can download/print documents).
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM TRAINING - SATURDAY 14TH APRIL

Gassor's Tournament Team training session will take place on:

Saturday 14th April    2pm - 4pm 
                
Please note: It is compulsory for Gassor's Tournament Team members to wear their White Taekwon-do bottoms and blue t-shirts to all Team training sessions.  If you are unable to attend the lesson please notify Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones in lesson or via telephone on 07870 604413.

Tournament Team training sessions are for Tournament Team members only.  You must be selected and have an official letter of invite to the team in order to train in these sessions.
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UK-ITF SOUTH WEST OPEN TAEKWON-DO CHAMPIONSHIPS  - SUNDAY 22ND APRIL

The UK-ITF South West Open Taekwon-do Championships will be taking place on Sunday 22nd April at Torbay Leisure Centre, Penwill Way, Paignton, Devon TQ4 5JR. 

Further details to follow shortly.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM 'BAG PACKING' FUNDRAISING DAY - SATURDAY 28TH APRIL

There will be a Gassor's Tournament Team 'Bag Packing' fundraising day taking place at Asda (Pill, Newport) on Saturday 28th April.

For further details please see Mrs.Gassor-Jones.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM TRAINING - SATURDAY 12TH MAY

Gassor's Tournament Team training session will take place on:

Saturday 12th May   2pm - 4pm 
                
Please note: It is compulsory for Gassor's Tournament Team members to wear their White Taekwon-do bottoms and blue t-shirts to all Team training sessions.  If you are unable to attend the lesson please notify Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones in lesson or via telephone on 07870 604413.

Tournament Team training sessions are for Tournament Team members only.  You must be selected and have an official letter of invite to the team in order to train in these sessions.
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UK-ITF TEAM CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT - SUNDAY 20TH MAY

The UK-ITF Team Challenge Tournament will take place on Sunday 20th May, 2012 in the Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Further details to follow shortly.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM 'BAG PACKING' FUNDRAISING DAY - SATURDAY 26TH MAY

There will be a Gassor's Tournament Team 'Bag Packing' fundraising day taking place at Asda (Pill, Newport) on Saturday 26th May.

For further details please see Mrs.Gassor-Jones.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM TRAINING - SATURDAY 2ND JUNE

Gassor's Tournament Team training session will take place on:

Saturday 2nd June   2pm - 4pm 
                
Please note: It is compulsory for Gassor's Tournament Team members to wear their White Taekwon-do bottoms and blue t-shirts to all Team training sessions.  If you are unable to attend the lesson please notify Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones in lesson or via telephone on 07870 604413.

Tournament Team training sessions are for Tournament Team members only.  You must be selected and have an official letter of invite to the team in order to train in these sessions.
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ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIPS - SUNDAY 17TH JUNE

The English Championships will be taking place on Sunday 17th June. 

Further details to follow shortly.
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CELTIC CUP TOURNAMENT - SATURDAY 23RD JUNE

The Celtic Cup Tournament will be taking place on Saturday 23rd June.

Further details to follow shortly.
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I.M.A.A. INTERCLUB TOURNAMENT - SUNDAY 8TH JULY

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The I.M.A.A. Interclub Tournament will be taking place on Sunday 8th July at Duffryn Community Sports Centre (Front of Duffryn High School), Newport.  NP10 8YD. Doors open 9:30am. Starts at 10am.

Categories Available: Sparring, Taekwon-do Patterns, Kickboxing Forms (Cobras and Adults Only), Jump Kick Competition, Creative Taekwon-do Patterns and Creative Kickboxing Forms.

For further information please see Mrs. Gassor-Jones.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM TRAINING - SATURDAY 14TH JULY

Gassor's Tournament Team training session will take place on:

Saturday 14th July   2pm - 4pm 
                
Please note: It is compulsory for Gassor's Tournament Team members to wear their White Taekwon-do bottoms and blue t-shirts to all Team training sessions.  If you are unable to attend the lesson please notify Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones in lesson or via telephone on 07870 604413.

Tournament Team training sessions are for Tournament Team members only.  You must be selected and have an official letter of invite to the team in order to train in these sessions.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM TRAINING - SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST

Gassor's Tournament Team training session will take place on:

Saturday 11th August    2pm - 4pm 
                
Please note: It is compulsory for Gassor's Tournament Team members to wear their White Taekwon-do bottoms and blue t-shirts to all Team training sessions.  If you are unable to attend the lesson please notify Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones in lesson or via telephone on 07870 604413.

Tournament Team training sessions are for Tournament Team members only.  You must be selected and have an official letter of invite to the team in order to train in these sessions.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM TRAINING - SATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER

Gassor's Tournament Team training session will take place on:

Saturday 1st September    2pm - 4pm 
                
Please note: It is compulsory for Gassor's Tournament Team members to wear their White Taekwon-do bottoms and blue t-shirts to all Team training sessions.  If you are unable to attend the lesson please notify Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones in lesson or via telephone on 07870 604413.

Tournament Team training sessions are for Tournament Team members only.  You must be selected and have an official letter of invite to the team in order to train in these sessions.
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IRISH ITF KUP CUP TAEKWON-DO TOURNAMENT -  SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER

The Irish ITF Kup Cup Taekwon-do Tournament will be taking place in Wexford, Ireland on Sunday 16th September.  

Further details to follow shortly.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM TRAINING - SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER

Gassor's Tournament Team training session will take place on:

Saturday 6th October    2pm - 4pm (This is an extra Team Training session in preparation for the British Championships)
                
Please note: It is compulsory for Gassor's Tournament Team members to wear their White Taekwon-do bottoms and blue t-shirts to all Team training sessions.  If you are unable to attend the lesson please notify Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones in lesson or via telephone on 07870 604413.

Tournament Team training sessions are for Tournament Team members only.  You must be selected and have an official letter of invite to the team in order to train in these sessions.
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BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS -  SATURDAY 13TH & SUNDAY 14TH OCTOBER 

The British Championships will be taking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October.  Venue to be confirmed.  

Further details to follow shortly.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM 'BAG PACKING' FUNDRAISING DAY - SATURDAY 20TH OCTOBER

There will be a Gassor's Tournament Team 'Bag Packing' fundraising day taking place at Asda (Pill, Newport) on Saturday 20th October.

For further details please see Mrs.Gassor-Jones.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM TRAINING - SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER

Gassor's Tournament Team training session will take place on:

Saturday 27th October   2pm - 4pm 
                
Please note: It is compulsory for Gassor's Tournament Team members to wear their White Taekwon-do bottoms and blue t-shirts to all Team training sessions.  If you are unable to attend the lesson please notify Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones in lesson or via telephone on 07870 604413.

Tournament Team training sessions are for Tournament Team members only.  You must be selected and have an official letter of invite to the team in order to train in these sessions.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM 'BAG PACKING' FUNDRAISING DAY - SATURDAY 10TH NOVEMBER

There will be a Gassor's Tournament Team 'Bag Packing' fundraising day taking place at Asda (Pill, Newport) on Saturday 10th November.

For further details please see Mrs.Gassor-Jones.
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I.M.A.A. INTERCLUB TOURNAMENT - SUNDAY 18TH NOVEMBER

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The I.M.A.A. Interclub Tournament will be taking place on Sunday 18th November at Duffryn Community Sports Centre (Front of Duffryn High School), Newport.  NP10 8YD. Doors open 9:30am. Starts at 10am.

Categories Available: Sparring, Taekwon-do Patterns, Kickboxing Forms (Cobras and Adults Only), Jump Kick Competition, Creative Taekwon-do Patterns and Creative Kickboxing Forms.

For further information please see Mrs. Gassor-Jones.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM TRAINING - SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER

Gassor's Tournament Team training session will take place on:

Saturday 24th November    2pm - 4pm (There will also be an End of Year Presentation on this session)
                
Please note: It is compulsory for Gassor's Tournament Team members to wear their White Taekwon-do bottoms and blue t-shirts to all Team training sessions.  If you are unable to attend the lesson please notify Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones in lesson or via telephone on 07870 604413.

Tournament Team training sessions are for Tournament Team members only.  You must be selected and have an official letter of invite to the team in order to train in these sessions.
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GASSOR'S TOURNAMENT TEAM TRAINING - SATURDAY 12TH JANUARY, 2013

Gassor's Tournament Team training session will take place on:

Saturday 12th January, 2013      2pm - 4pm 
                
Please note: It is compulsory for Gassor's Tournament Team members to wear their White Taekwon-do bottoms and blue t-shirts to all Team training sessions.  If you are unable to attend the lesson please notify Mrs. Leanne Gassor-Jones in lesson or via telephone on 07870 604413.

Tournament Team training sessions are for Tournament Team members only.  You must be selected and have an official letter of invite to the team in order to train in these sessions.
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